3 Genres of Motorcycles From Yamaha For Different Biking Needs

Bikes are a passion that many of us are enthusiastic about. And it wouldn't be wrong to say that considering today's scenario in the city, bikes have gone beyond being a passion to being a necessity. The madness on the roads, thanks to the never-ending traffic jams, renders little patience to be behind the wheel for hours at a stretch being stuck in what can be called not-moving-at-all traffic. Maneuvering around on bikes is far better and convenient in the city and this is something I personally prefer too, as the past few months have made me partial towards bikes. The major reason for my choice is the time difference that it takes me to reach my office by a four-wheeler compared to that of a two-wheeler. Now that being said, I must also admit that my love for bikes is limited to being a pillion, but an experienced and knowledgeable one at that. I have been riding pillion with my brother for the last fifteen years and it is his love for bike riding that has made a place in my life too. Now with him being a true-blue bike lover, I have gained immense information about two-wheelers, the various brands as well as some technicalities. My brother has tried his hand at different makes of bikes in all these years and one name that he blindly trusts with his experience is Yamaha. When it comes to deciding on a particular bike, I have seen him visit showrooms of Yamaha motorcycle dealers Mumbai offers and consider his options before a purchase.

There are a number of parameters like your budget, purpose of purchasing a bike, the finance options, fuel consumption and mileage, and resale value, that are usually considered before making the purchase. Apart from these, a rather imperative aspect is to determine the type of bike that you are looking at. The automobile sector has evolved radically and there are genres and sub-genres that justify your every need. During a recent conversation with him, my brother happened to enlighten me about how Yamaha has made a mark for itself in different genres of bikes and thus become a fit-for-all two-wheeler brand. He was scouting for a new set of wheels and during our trip to the dealership stores in the city, I discovered a lot. I was amazed to learn that the brand has a line-up of exciting models for beginners as well as for seasoned bikers, a fact that I was completely unaware of. Of the wide choice from their line-up, 3 types of motorcycles from the house of Yamaha have stayed with me. Here, I will be sharing the 3 types that managed to impress me the most and I hope it makes for a good and insightful read.

Cruisers: For those who enjoy bike riding for the sheer joy of long rides and the thrill of the wind blowing in the face while riding freely across the terrains of the city, cruisers are a perfect fit. Yamaha VMAX is a classic example of what can be called a ride made for giving that adrenaline rush when you set the bike in motion. A sturdy model which is an embodiment of the best of design and technical specifications, it impressed my brother as a rider and me as someone who enjoys the looks of a bike while enjoying the ride. What I like about this type of ride is that while it gives an exhilarating experience, the ride is not at all uncomfortable. If you are someone who enjoys long distance travels on your bike and are looking for an exciting upgrade, then considering this one will surely be a wise decision.

Sports Bikes: Now who doesn't love sports bikes? Even a non-rider's eyes widen at the sight of a majestic and mean sports bike. The sound of the bike's acceleration is enough to invigorate excitement. I cannot even count the number of instances when I have coaxed my brother to become a professional bike racer for the pure pleasure of being able to experience first-hand the on-the-edge feel that it offers. Though Yamaha has a number of sports bikes under its banner, the latest launch from the brand, Yamaha YZF R15 V3.0 is every adventure junkie's need. It is the latest to join the bandwagon of sports bikes and I find it to be a thunderous addition.

Commuter Bikes: I cannot imagine my father riding a sports bike or an off-road motorcycle. For him and for other regular bike riders, commuter bikes are a saviour. After all, it is not every day that you can park yourself on a sports bike or a cruiser and be on your way to the local market to buy your weekly stock of groceries. The Yamaha Saluto RX is a favourite among the masses. I can say so because a couple of friends are proud owners of this one. It fits the bill perfectly for being an affordable ride, one that can take you to your workplace and yet make a style statement, thanks to its smart design.

Though there are other genres out there, these 3 have left a mark on my mind. I did get to see these models by visiting a number of Yamaha motorcycle dealers in Mumbai with my brother. He is still contemplating between a couple of options from the brand and hopefully will soon make up his mind. And if you too are looking out for options, do plan a visit to these dealership stores in the city and check for the availability of a model of your choice.

4 Potential Indicators of Hypothyroidism

It was around six years ago that my sister got married. Now the one thing that my entire extended family and friends started relating to my sister's marriage, after a good six months or so, was how I had suddenly gained weight. And when I say I gained weight, I mean I went on from 52 kg to 64 kg in six months and then to 78 kg in another six months. Initially, I did not pay much attention to the extra kilos I kept piling on. After the first 6-8, I blamed it all on binging to overcome the void that my sister's absence had created. And I do not blame myself for it too. After her marriage, I was still scouting for jobs and sitting for campus placements, having finished my final semester of engineering. I had a lot of time at my disposal and would spend most of it stationed on a bean bag with my laptop and food as my constant companions. I thought that it was all the feel-good food that I kept downing continuously that made me discard all my clothing for no longer being the right size. From jeans to shirts and dresses, it was all going to the no-longer-fits-me shelf in my wardrobe. But it wasn't before I noticed some other major changes in my body that an alarm rang and I knew this was something serious, something that needed medical attention. A visit to my family doctor and a few blood tests later, I was told I was suffering from hypothyroidism. She gave me references of a few endocrinologists Chandigarh had and suggested I visit one at the earliest.

I am sure there will be other women out there who can relate to my story. I did learn quite a lot from my own experience with dealing with hypothyroidism and I wouldn't blame anyone of you who might be ignoring potential symptoms, just the way I did. But real queens fix each other's crowns and that's precisely what I am going to do here. During the course of time, my body underwent drastic transformations which I will be listing down below. I hope, unlike me, you do not overlook these signs that could be signalling you to pay a visit to an endocrinologist at the earliest.

1. Unexplained and sudden weight gain: As I mentioned earlier, I put on quite a lot of weight and that too in a very short span of time. Now, if you too observe that you are putting on weight without any sudden lifestyle and diet changes, you might want to consult your family doctor first, just the way I did. Your family doctor is your first step as he/she will recommend a few blood tests that will help determine the medical cause, if any. Now, it may not always happen that your weight gain will be related to hypothyroidism or for that matter any other ailment. But being sure is mandatory.
   
2. Feeling lethargic: I always had this feeling of tiredness which would begin the moment I would open my eyes and plan to step out of bed. The urge to lay in bed a little longer is not new to anyone of us, but when it extends to hours before you actually have to drag yourself out of bed, every single morning, it is not a good feeling, trust me. Another marker here is your hours of sleep. If you notice that you are sleeping more than you otherwise do, on a regular basis, your body could be telling you something which you definitely should not ignore.
   
3. Hair loss: This was one of the major triggers that pushed me to go and consult a doctor. Which woman does not love her hair? Imagine my plight when I saw my thick mane of wavy tresses start thinning in no time. I actually had to run my fingers deep down my mane to be able to feel my scalp and then one fine day, as I ran my fingers into my hair, I could easily feel my scalp. Now that frightened me like never before! I was envied by my sister right from childhood for my luscious locks and here I was standing in front of the mirror staring at a visibly flat hair surface on my crown area. This is when I knew I had to take control of the situation as enough damage has already been done.
   
   
4. Prolonged sadness: I conveniently let myself believe that being left alone post my sister's marriage was the cause of my sad and gloomy behaviour at all times. Turned out I was wrong all along. That did leave me sad but wasn't the reason for my behavioural patterns and constant disinterest in everything around me. The blues I was feeling were more medical symptoms and less of what I forced myself to believe.

Once I put two and two together and assessed the entire situation, I sensed the need to consult a doctor. On my family practitioner's recommendation, I did see an endocrinologist who took matters into her hands. It has been four months since my treatment has started and I can already see a difference. I did waste a lot of time before seeking medical attention but if you notice these symptoms, you must not turn a blind eye to it. Jump into action and visit a doctor. Though these were a few symptoms that I noticed which acted as a catalyst in making me visit my doctor, you might notice these or other signs, which could be indicating you to take control of the situation. My experience with endocrinologists in chandigarh has been exemplary and I am glad to have found the right course of treatment through them.

3 Experiential Dining Experiences in Chennai You Must Not Miss

'People who love to eat are always the best people' goes a famous saying by Julia Child, the renowned French chef. Foodies like me would wholeheartedly believe in this too. In my opinion, Indians love eating and not just eating but also experiences that revolve around food. Each part of our culturally diverse country boasts of a unique story and association with different types of delicacies and ingredients that have crafted a one-of-a-kind historical culinary recipe. In modern times, you see restaurants trying to impress patrons with their own story of sorts, of creating a gastronomical experience, not just for the palate but for the other senses as well. Living in Chennai for the past couple of years, I have seen the culinary scene evolving right in front of my eyes, and it is definitely a welcome sight. Now food lovers from other parts of the country need not associate the restaurants Chennai has as places that served only Idli, Sambhar, Dosa and Curd Rice - all South Indian cuisine staples that I'm definitely proud of, mind you - but also associate them with venues that tickle your taste-buds with niche cuisines, experiential dining experiences, and uncanny ambiences and themes that make dining an overall pleasant sensation. And it is not just the cosmopolitan elite flocking to these venues, but also food lovers who want to savour the experience along with 'Instagram-worthy food'. And so I jot down 3 of my favourite Chennai restaurants with themes that you must visit for, if you want to be served food and a whole lot more.

1. 747, Thoraipakkam
   Letting your taste-buds take flight, this themed restaurant is designed as a 747 jet aeroplane. As soon as you enter the venue, you first encounter the reception area that has an uncanny resemblance to the airport lounge area. To warmly greet you are hostesses who will check your booking and handover the 'boarding pass' to enter the 'aeroplane', which is the restaurant. The 'cabin crew' takes your boarding pass, which has the table number on it, and leads you to your table. You can enjoy a sit-down buffet at this eating house, served in a manner much like what you'd experience sitting on a flight. The design and décor of this establishment can be mistaken for the inside of an actual 747; the resemblance is uncanny. Coming to the food, the serving plates are also shaped like aeroplanes. This eating house serves Tandoori, North Indian, Chinese, Thai and desserts. Dynamite Potato, Patiala Chicken Leg and Andhra Chilli Fish are some of the noteworthy delicacies served here. So, if you want to experience dining on an aeroplane - minus the turbulence - this is the place.
   
   
2. Robot Theme Restaurant, Semmancheri
   If the idea of robots serving you food has not gotten you excited, then you can safely skip reading this paragraph. This restaurant's theme is very much a slice of any of the futuristic sci-fi movies that you must have watched. Needless to say, I was totally blown away by the concept. This establishment claims to be India's first robot-themed restaurant and has already made a lot of headlines. Each of these life-sized android bots that move along between the chairs and tables is handled by an operator, who is human, of course. Celebrating all the famous bots featured in Hollywood movies is the artwork on the walls, including the ever-friendly, Wall-E. You are handed a tablet to tap your selection from an assortment of delicacies in Thai and Chinese. Tip: Make sure you make a table reservation in advance as this place is known to be packed even on the weekdays! If this isn't the future of hospitality, I don't know what is!
   
   
3. Kaidi Kitchen, Mylapore
   When you become a prisoner of hunger, this is where you must head to! Offering a one-of-a-kind theme is Kaidi Kitchen, where you dine in a venue that recreates the look and feel of an Indian jail. Modelled on a prison, don't be surprised to see the some of the waiting staff dressed like prisoners and some like jailors. You can choose to dine at a table behind bars (quite literally), where you can sit with your fellow 'inmates' and let your taste-buds be 'captured' by the tastes and aromas of pure-vegetarian delicacies. This kid-friendly venue serves 'jail-ka-khana' with Jain-friendly options. A few of the noteworthy dishes that you can try here are Spaghetti Carbonara, Tiranga Paneer Tikka, Baked Rasgulla, and Chocolate Fondue.
   
   

If you are like me and still want to explore more such experiential dining options, also check out Abyssinian in Alwarpet, MadHatter's Tea Garden in Chetpet, Haunted in Anna Nagar East, Winter Palace in Alwarpet, and Dialogue in The Dark in Royapettah. Follow your love for Ethiopian and African food to Abyssinian while Winter Palace beckons you to indulge in the atmosphere and the flavours of Russia. Relive the story of Alice in Wonderland with the vibrant ambience at MadHatter's Tea Garden. Dining at Haunted promises you hair-raising goosebumps, while Dialogue in the Dark will make you 'see' food in a different light. Needless to say, restaurants in chennai are ready to offer you experiential and one-of-a-kind dining experiences. The question is, are you ready to indulge?


 

Cost Effective Packers and Movers in Nashik

Just some time ago, my uncle was looking for a packers and movers company to shift to another area in Nashik itself. These days, it is not very difficult to find a reliable and cost-effective movers and packers organization for shifting house if you know where to look for the right kind of services. There are so many relocation companies in this lovely city and most of them are fully capable of offering both local as well as long-distance home shifting. We found our packers and movers company from the Justdial website, which is fully loaded with an array of packers nearby my uncle’s house, and we could find packers agencies in huge numbers. But it was a little tricky for us to find an organization that presented itself to be cost effective as well as safe for shifting home within the city. I think that safety, with regards to household items, and reasonable rates are applicable to everyone and anyone who is planning for a relocation. Even if you are relocating locally or moving to a different city, state or country, assurance, price and a timely delivery of goods is the most crucial concern, isn’t it? I had a wonderful experience with the agency that we picked to help my uncle move to a different locality. And likewise, I would also like to help you with the ideas to pick the most efficient and reliable Packers and Movers Nashik has for home shifting.

How to find cost-effective packers and movers in nashik for shifting your home?
There are a lot of ways to find some reliable movers and packers companies if you are planning to shift elsewhere. As I mentioned earlier, I found my perfect packers and movers organization from the Justdial website. This website offered verified moving agencies for our convenience. It didn’t just end there. After having picked an ideal movers agency, I also needed to employ some extremely thought-out ways to find movers for my uncle’s local home relocation. I kept the following tips in mind while finding the right movers for my uncle. You too can go through it as it may immensely help you in any of your relocation services such as vehicle transportation, household shifting, etc.

Choose a movers agency that is located closer to your place
A lot of us would often choose to hire packers for shifting purposes without considering where exactly the company is based, in the respective city. This is completely alright if you are planning a long-distance relocation. However, if you are planning to move your stuff somewhere locally within the city itself, just like how my uncle did, then it is always advisable to find a mover that is stationed nearby. And in the same way, if you are a business person of sorts and are looking to avail storage and warehousing facilities to keep your goods safe, you ought to look for a company that’s as close to your location as possible.

Pick a packers company that is flexible
I understand that there can be no right and wrong way to judge a company before even availing its services. But if you consider this as one of the criteria, then it will surely help you to hire a packers and movers service that is somewhat flexible with its approach. Having shifted several homes myself, as I am into a government job, I can totally understand how difficult and taxing moving home is. When you shift, there are several entities, large and small, to take care of, and it often turns out that the company starts to charge you extra. This happened with me in my uncle’s case; the workers did not know that my uncle had an extra scooter to transport, but we could finally settle this problem without much hassle. Had my company not been flexible, this would turn out into a displeasing scenario. And hence, it is better to know about your packers’ flexibility of managing a few household articles here or there, which may not be in the initial list of inventory that you had presented to them while finalizing the process. Or what you can do is make it pretty clear in the first place that there may be a few extra items here and there that may need your attention without any prior notification, just as we did.

Always, always compare movers before hiring
This is the most important point to always keep in mind before hiring a packers and movers company. You should always compare at least a couple of movers and packers before you appoint them to relocate your stuff, be it within the city or anywhere in the world. Even if you want to urgently transport a few business goods to the client, it will always be wise to just ask around a little bit, make a few informative calls, before you pick one moving agency. As we all are aware, the charges of any company are not fixed as such so it is advisable to get quotations from at least a couple of them. Afterwards, you can sit in peace and thoughtfully evaluate all the measures before you pick a service. By doing so, I made sure that my uncle did not pay anything more than the present market rates for shifting purposes within the city, and we also rest assured that we had chosen the best possible Packers and Movers in Nashik from the available options. I really hope this blog helps you in picking an efficient and reasonable movers organization, with bare minimum hassles.

Check Twice Before Hiring Packers and Movers To Avoid Getting Tricked

It was August last year when my husband suddenly received the news of his transfer from Coimbatore SBI bank branch to Anandnagar Bangalore office. We had plenty of things to be shifted. We did not have much time in hand and the whole hassle of moving left us completely bewildered - where to start from and how to go about everything. We started looking out for packers and movers Coimbatore. A few of our local friends suggested the names of few companies. We began calling them up. Everyday one or the other company would visit us with their quotation. While some of them provided a very high estimate, some were fitting our budget. It was our first move and so we were not sure which one will offer us a reliable service.

After a lot of searches, we narrowed down the list of the names of packers and movers to three. One was referred by a colleague and the other two was found through online sources. We negotiated with each of the companies and finally decided to go with the one which was giving us the service at the lowest price among the three. Only a week was left for us to relocate. The company that we approved to hire called us up and confirmed that they will send four people and a supervisor at around ten in the morning on the moving day. The same evening we got a call from them again saying that they will arrive at nine in the morning. We thought that they must have made a change in their plan and it was only a matter of one hour by which they preponed. And we were completely OK with it.

We both thought, so finally everything is falling into place. While we were upset about leaving the city, we were also quite excited about moving to a new place. We began packing the clothes in trolleys as we decided not to send them with the packers and movers company. We also put the valuable things like jewellery and important documents in our personal bags. Finally, the day arrived. The bell rang exactly at 9.55 am. As soon as I opened the door, I found three people with a fourth one, who did not appear to be like the other men owing to his neat attire. I immediately mentioned about the talk we had last - ' Were you not supposed to come with four people?' The supervisor said 'No' blatantly. I was a little shocked and surprised. Then we showed them the quotation that was provided to us. They said that they were not the same one. OMG! I realized that the names of the two companies were same but they were completely two different service providers.

We called up the owner of this company and told him that we never finalized them. But this man was extremely rude in his tone. He said that we have taken a quotation from them already and agreed over the phone. I tried to make him realize that there was a big confusion because of the name of their company matching with the other one. But he would not listen for once. Lastly, he agreed to call his team back only if we pay the labour charge which was around 1000 bucks. Seeing no other way to stop this, we paid them the money. It was a big lesson learnt by us.

The company that we originally hired arrived on time. We were upset about the whole thing that took place about an hour back. The supervisor of this company was a very polite and nice guy. He told us that bad things happen Sir, but then you learn from your mistakes. At least the other company closed the matter in thousand rupees and no other damage was caused. The rest of the day went smoothly. These people were professional. They packed everything in appropriate cartons and boxes. Used bubble wraps for fragile items. Within six hours, all our furniture and other goods were packed and were ready to move. We paid them 70 percent of the total money according to the contract and the rest was to be paid upon delivery.

What we learnt from our experience is that

1. You should always check the name of the companies to avoid getting fooled.
2. You should always cross-check how reliable the company is by going through previous customer testimonials.
3. Always ensure to see that if the company has a website of their own.
4. It is also important that the company has a valid address and a valid contact number so that you can always catch them in case of any fraudulent activity.

Had we appointed packers and movers in Coimbatore through a reliable website like Justdial, probably this would not have happened as the company has verified service providers, who are affordable and trustworthy.