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1. Neiman Marcus Limited Edition Fighter – $11 million Steampunk triumphs with the Neiman Marcus Limited Edition Fighter! There, that’s out first thing. Now to the details. Whoever saw it coming that Neiman Marcus Limited Edition Fighter would later claim pole position at any top ten list of big bikes is probably a seer of the highest order, especially when one considers how it began the market at a “humble” $110,000. And mind you, Neiman Marcus is a name you would rightly connect with department store rather than a superbike. The unique clockwork design, however, seems to have taken care of all that. The bike’s eye-catching chassis, carved from a single piece of metal, proved to be an extreme hit with enthusiasts. As it turned out, even Apple just used the same approach for its new laptop case at the time. Many design experts agreed: this is styling at its best, where the utility of the vehicle is styled rather than hidden from sight. When reviewers first saw the b...

1. Sweptail by Rolls Royce – $13 million. Before you gasp at the price, do note that this car is off the markets. That’s because it was made on the recommendations of one specific customer whose name the company has refused to divulge. A company famous for its luxurious rollouts, there were only 4,000 Rolls Royce cars manufactured in 2016! This particular exclusive car comes with its custom coach work, reminiscent of the royal carriages of yore. Probably modeled on the Wraith, this car can seat only two people (see what they mean by being exclusive?). The sunroof is fully panoramic, tapering down sharply like those of the racing yachts, as per the orders of the customer. Something very cool about the interior handcrafted with wood and leather are the hidden attaché cases for holding laptops behind each door. Not much else is available on this most expensive car in the world, except that it is based on the 1920s and 30s models, and looks like a yacht from the back. The owner does happen...

India's major regulating body. UPSC also conducts a number of competitive exams to fill-in various civil service vacancies for the government of India. The UPSC conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as IAS (Indian Administrative Service) exam, in two phases namely- UPSC Prelims and UPSC Mains. The prelims exam comprises objective-type questions, while the questions asked in mains need descriptive and essay-type answering. If you are planning to appear for the UPSC 2018 or 2019 exam, you need to get acquainted with the factors mentioned below: The exam dates The exam dates are subject to change as per the UPSC guidelines. So, an aspirant is required to keep an eye on the new dates released by the commission on the official website. Why IAS?/PI quotient Before stepping into the preparation of one of the most competitive exams in the nation, an aspirant must get his/her PI (personal interview) quotient scoped-out . During personality test, a cand...

It’s so hard to write this post and narrow down my favorite places here but I get asked about the best places to visit in India  1. Varanasi Varanasi is by far the most unique place I’ve been in the entire world. This is where many Hindus come to be cremated, along the Ganges River. You will see sadhu’s like the man above, with human ashes on them. Here are some tips on  what to expect  at the burning ghats, and some  general travel tips  on Varanasi 2. Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal is world famous and a  must-visit India landmark  for a reason – it’s stunning! I hated being there I have to admit (you are herded like cattle through huge crowds if it’s busy but here are some  tips to visit  the best way possible like showing up for sunrise and saying no to photos.) 3. Rann of Kutch This is where you’ll find the huge salt plains in India. Make sure to visit at the right time (Nov-Feb) or you might show up to find it un...

Caste based reservation system is an affirmative action program for protecting the oppressed castes of India from caste based discrimination. It is important to understand the background of the caste system to understand what it is and why it is required in the form it is now. History of Indian caste system   Indian caste system is one of oldest surviving form of segregation present in the world. This system is claimed to be a fallout of the Aryan invasion of India.  In Sanskrit it is called the   Chatur (four) varna (color) system. It literally means four color system. The colors refers to the skin color of the Aryans (white) and Dravidians (dark skinned). Since there was intermixing between these races in the past, there were more shades.  The Chaturvarna system divided people in to 4 + 1 categories and Brahmins (clergy), Kshatriyas (kings/warriors), Vaishyas (traders/landowners), Shudras (workers) and outcastes (tribals). The top 3 - Brahmins, Kshatriyas an...

Introduction Beautiful scenes of nature, fresh air, hospitable people, and quiet life – all these things come to our mind when we think of the village. Here you can enjoy the natural way of life in full resting from the city bustle. There is almost nothing artificial in these quiet areas. Here you can use everything that nature can give you. There is something divine and mysterious in the village beauty. There is a satisfaction in the slower pace of days. Main body A lot of people think that it is just impossible to live in some under-developed rural areas while modern city life can provide a person with almost everything that one could only imagine. However, such active and bustling way of life is not for everyone. There are a lot of people who do not pursue a crazy success and luxury and just want their life to be simple and plain. A village is a perfect place to live if you are in search of harmony with nature. People have everything for their minimum requirements of life....

German Shepherd has achieved a legendary status as the ideal working dog due to his acute intelligence, courage and amazing versatility. This athletic and fearless breed excels almost anything he is trained to do like police and military service, search and rescue, competitive obedience, drug detection and, last but not least, faithful   companion. German shepherd’s abilities go far beyond its origin as a herding dog, as they have done extremely well in every canine sport, including obedience, agility, rally, tracking and, of course, herding. These protective but loving dogs are great choice for families with children, as well as singles and couples who love the outdoors. If you also want to be a proud owner of this amazing dog breed, then this article is a must read for you as it explains all important information about this energetic dog breed.  Breed Name German Shepherd Common Nicknames: Alsatian, Berger Allemand Group (Of Breed) Herding, Working Breed Type Purebr...