Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Top Real Estate Companies,

Real estate is a legal term (in some jurisdictions, notably in theUSA UNITED KINGDOM and CANADA, and AUSTRALIA) that encompasses land along with anything permanently affixed to the land, such as building, specifically property that is stationary, or fixed in location. Real estate is often considered synonymous with real property (also sometimes called realty), in contrast with personal property (also sometimes called chattel or personalty). However, in some situations the term "real estate" refers to the land and fixture together, as distinguished from "real

property," referring to ownership rights of the land itself.

The terms real estate and real property are used primarily in common law, while civil law jurdistiction refer instead to immovabale property.


Ambuja Realty

Ambuja Realty Group

Promoted as a joint enterprise between West Bengal Housing Board (WBHB) and Gujarat Ambuja Cements Ltd. (GACL), the Company is now a joint venture between WBHB and Ambuja Housing & Urban Infrastructure Company Ltd

Promoted as a joint enterprise between West Bengal Housing Board (WBHB) and Gujarat Ambuja Cements Ltd (GACL), Ambuja Realty is now a joint venture between WBHB and Ambuja Housing and Urban Infrastructure Company Ltd. (Consequent upon the divestment of GACL's Stake) both enjoying equal equity participation. The Company was incorporated in the year 1993 to supplement the efforts of the Housing Board to meet the housing demand in West Bengal over all levels of the society.

Over the years the company has developed excellent professional expertise in developing housing and other infrastructure projects in association with WBHB, Asansol - Durgapur Development Authority, Burdwan Zilla Parishad and Sriniketan Shantiniketan Development Authority. Its signature projects are Udoyan, (The Condoville along the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass), Utsa and Ujjwala (The condoville at New Town, Rajarhat).

Currently, the Ambuja Realty group is being led by Shri Harshvardhan Neotia under the guidance of group patriarchs Shri Suresh Neotia and Shri Vinod Neotia.

Ambuja Realty Group has undertaken Real Estate development through the following Companies:-

  • Ambuja Housing And Urban Infrastructure Company Ltd. (AHUICL)
  • Bengal Ambuja Housing Development Ltd. (BAHDL)
  • Bengal Ambuja Metro Development Limited (BAMDL)
  • GGL Hotel & Resort Company Limited (GGL)
  • Ganapati Parks Limited (GPL)
  • Ambuja Realty Development Limited (ARDL)
  • AIPL Ambuja Housing & Urban Infrastructure Ltd. (AAHUIL)
  • Bhagirathi Neotia Woman & Child Care Centre (BNWCCC)

The West Bengal Housing Board

A premier Government of West Bengal organisation engaged in mass housing in West Bengal, for people from all walks of life.

Ambuja Housing and Urban Infrastructure Company Ltd.

Incorporated in the year 2005 Ambuja Housing And Urban Infrastructure Company Limited has been incorporated for undertaking Real Estate projects. The Company has a capital base of Rs.150 Crores which has been utilised mainly for investments in various Group Companies/Joint Venture Companies. The company has been promoted by the Neotia family.

Bengal Ambuja Housing Development Ltd.

Bengal Ambuja Housing Development Limited is a joint venture with West Bengal Housing Board and Ambuja Housing (WBHB) with equal equity participation by West Bengal Housing Board (WBHB) & Ambuja Housing & Urban Infrastructure Company Ltd. (AHUICL). The Company was incorporated in the year 1993, to sup

plement the efforts of Housing Board to meet the housing demand in West Bengal. It has been the endeavour of the company to provide homes for all sections of the society viz. (Low income group, Middle income group and High income group).

Bengal Ambuja presently is engaged in development of mass scale housing and other infrastructural projects in the state of West Bengal in joint venture with various Government organisations. BAHDL has developed excellent professional expertise over the years in developing housing and other infrastructure projects in association with West Bengal Housing Board, Asansol-Durgapur Development Authority, Burdwan Zilla Parishad & Srineketan Shantineketan Development Authority. BAHDL already has undertaken projects worth Rs. 300 Crores approximately. Further, the Company has entered into a Project Management Ag

reement for development of approx 400 acres of land having a project value of around Rs. 400 crores.

It would be pertinent to mention that Bengal Ambuja Housing Development Ltd. has been the only company in India to be awarded the highest developer grading viz DR1 from ICRA. The aforesaid grading indicates the following

  • A very strong project execution capacity.
  • Prospects of execution of real estate projects as per plan are the best
  • Ability to transfer the ownership as per terms is highest.

The Mission statement of Bengal Ambuja states Home for all-affordable, cost-effective, sensitive to social needs created through systematized process and innovative technology.

Bengal Ambuja Me

tro Development Ltd.

Bengal Ambuja Metro Development Limited is a Joint Venture with Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). The Company was incorporated in the year 1999 for development of a "City Centre" project comprising 5.50 lac sq.ft. (approx) of residential cum commercial complex.

The project is located at DC Block, Sector I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata in the heart of the prime residential area diagonally opposite the 100 acres central green park in Salt Lake. The total cost of the project was Rs.115 Crores vis- a-vis total realisation of Rs.140 Crores approx. BAMDL has also received DRI Rating from ICRA.

GGL Hotel & Reso

rt Company Limited

GGL Hotel & Resort Company Limited is a subsidiary of Ambuja Housing And Urban Infrastructure Company Limited. Currently GGL has a Share Capital of Rs. 33 Crores. It comprises of various projects / business activities viz. Shyamolima, The Ffort Radission, The Club Magna Charta, The Ffort Holiday Klub, Shimana & Surabhi.

Ganapati Parks Limited

Ganapati Parks Limited is a Joint Venture Company between Ambuja group and Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), which has constructed and developed a project "Swabhumi-The Heritage Plaza"

on the EM Bypass Kolkata. The theme of the project revolves around the Indian Culture and Heritage, which brings together the cultural diversity of India at a single place.

The project endeavours to provide a compatible environment for recreational and cultural activities to meet the objectives of KMC of providing hygienic civic services and pollution control for the health and welfare of the general society at large on the land which once upon a time was used as dumping ground for garbage and waste materials.

Swabhumi offers round-the-year activities like Soirees, skits, books, music, folk songs, paintings, crafts, pantomimes, events, films, delicacies and artifacts.

Ambu

ja Realty Development Limited

Ambuja Realty Development Limited has been incorporated on 10th October, 2005 to undertake various Real Estate development projects. The Company has been promoted by the Neotia Family. The Family has already infused a capital of Rs.100 Crores into the Company for acquisition of land at various


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Monday, June 9, 2008

super bikes

Bajaj Avenger 200 2007




Bajaj Avenger 200 2007
Category: Cruiser

Specifications:

Engine
Type: 4-stroke, DTS-i oil cooled engine
Displacement: 200cc
Peak power: 17.51 PS (12.88 Kw) @ 8000 rpm
Max torque: 16.78 Nm @ 6000rpm

Suspension
Front: Telescopic (140mm travel)
Rear: Triple rated spring, 5 step adjustable, hydraulic shock absorber, 90mm travel
Wheel Base: 1475 mm
Kerb Weight: 152 Kg (without wind shield)

Tires

Front: 90/90 - 17 49 P
Rear: 130/90 - 15 M/C 66 P

Fuel Tank

Main/Reserve: 14 liters (3.4 liters of reserve)

Frame

Tubular Double cradle with rectangular swing arm

Brakes

Front: Large ventilated disc brake
Rear: Drum brake

Country of origin
India


Bajaj Pulsar150 DTS-i



General information
Model: Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i

Year: 2007

Category: Sport

Rating: 70.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes


Engine and transmission

Displacement: 149.00 ccm (9.09 cubic inches)

Engine type: Single cylinder

Stroke: 4

Power: 14.09 HP (10.3 kW)) @ 8500 RPM

Torque: 12.70 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.4 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM

Fuel system: Injection

Valves per cylinder: 1

Starter: Electric & kick


Transmission type

final drive: Chain


Chassis and dimensions
Front suspension: Telescopic

Rear suspension: Triple rate springs

Front brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)


Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)

Speed and acceleration
Other specifications

Fuel capacity: 7.70 litres (2.03 gallons)

Reserve fuel capacity: 2.30 litres (0.61 gallons)

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Honda CBR 1000 RR



Model: Honda CBR 1000 RR

Year: 2008

Category: Sport

Rating: 66.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes


Engine and transmission

Displacement: 999.00 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)

Engine type: In-line four

Stroke: 4

Compression: 12.3:1

Bore x stroke: 76.0 x 55.1 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)

Fuel system: Injection. Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with 40mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors

Valves per cylinder: 4

Fuel control: DOHC

Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping

Cooling system: Liquid

Gearbox: 6-speed


Transmission type


final drive: Chain

More details Consult a Honda repair manual.

Physical measures

Seat height: 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

Wheelbase: 1,407 mm (55.4 inches)

Chassis and dimensions
Rake (fork angle): 23.3°

Trail: 96 mm (3.8 inches)

Front suspension: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability

Front suspension travel: 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension: Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability

Rear suspension travel: 137 mm (5.4 inches)

Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17

Rear tyre dimensions: 190/50-ZR17

Front brakes: Double disc

Front brakes diameter: 320 mm (12.6 inches)

Rear brakes: Single disc

Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm (8.7 inches)

Speed and acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 17.78 litres (4.70 gallons)

Color options: Red/black, Black/metallic Silver, Pearl Yellow/black, Candy dark red/metallic silver, Black/metallic gray

Comments: Model ID: CBR1000RR
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Honda Crf 2008f 250cc


Put in simple, moto-friendly terms, the CRF230F is a certified blast to ride. Just ask the countless riders, of all skill and experience levels, who´ve ever twisted its throttle and made easy work of the toughest trails.
General information
Model: Honda CRF 230 F

Year: 2008

Category: Enduro / offroad

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Engine and transmission

Displacement: 223.00 ccm (13.61 cubic inches)

Engine type: Single cylinder

Stroke: 4

Compression: 9.0:1

Bore x stroke: 65.5 x 66.2 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches)

Fuel system: Carburettor. 26mm piston-valve carburator

Fuel control: SOHC

Ignition: CDI

Cooling system: Air

Gearbox: 6-speed

Transmission type
final drive: Chain
More details Consult a Honda repair manual.


Physical measures


Seat height: 866 mm (34.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

Ground clearance: 297 mm (11.7 inches)

Wheelbase: 1,374 mm (54.1 inches)

Chassis and dimensions

Rake (fork angle): 27.3°

Trail: 112 mm (4.4 inches)

Front suspension: 37mm leading-axle Showa fork

Front suspension travel: 241 mm (9.5 inches)

Rear suspension: Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload adjustability

Rear suspension travel: 229 mm (9.0 inches)

Front tyre dimensions: 80/0-21

Rear tyre dimensions: 100/90-18

Front brakes: Single disc

Front brakes diameter: 240 mm (9.4 inches)

Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)

Speed and acceleration

Other specifications

Fuel capacity: 7.19 litres (1.90 gallons)

Color options: Red

Comments: Model ID: CRF230F



HeroHond karzima




HeroHonda Karzima



Model: Hero Honda Karizma

Year: 2004

Category: Sport

Rating: 75.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission

Displacement: 223.00 ccm (13.61 cubic inches)

Engine type: Single cylinder

Stroke: 4

Power: 17.00 HP (12.4 kW)) @ 7000 RPM

Torque: 18.40 Nm (1.9 kgf-m or 13.6 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM

Max RPM: 7500

Fuel system: Carburettor

Fuel control: OHC

Starter: Electric & kick

Cooling system: Air

Gearbox: 5-speed

Transmission type

final drive: Chain

Physical measures
Dry weight: 150.0 kg (330.7 pounds)

Overall height: 1,160 mm (45.7 inches)

Overall length: 2,125 mm (83.7 inches)

Overall width: 755 mm (29.7 inches)

Ground clearance: 150 mm (5.9 inches)

Wheelbase: 1,355 mm (53.3 inches)

Chassis and dimensions
Front tyre dimensions: 2.75-18 - 42 P

Rear tyre dimensions: 100/90-18 - 56 P

Front brakes: Single disc

Front brakes diameter: 276 mm (10.9 inches)

Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)

Rear brakes diameter: 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Exhaust system: Single Stainless Steel Pipe

Speed and acceleration
Top speed: 125.0 km/h (77.7 mph)

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 14.200 seconds

Power/weight ratio: 0.1133 HP/kg

Other specifications

Fuel capacity: 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons)

Reserve fuel capacity: 2.00 litres (0.53 gallons)

Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles): 2.40 litres (0.63 gallons)

Color options: pearl compose red,myth gold metalic,silver,turquoise blue,candy blazing red,black, moon yellow

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Saturday, June 7, 2008

top race bikes

TVS Apache 150ERAL
GENERAL INFORMATION
Model: TVS Apache 150ERAL INFORMATION
Year: 2007
Category: Sport
Rating: 74.1 out of 100.
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Engine and transmission
Displacement: 109.00 ccm (6.65 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder
Stroke: 4
Power: 13.35 HP (9.7 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque: 12.30 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.1 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Compression: 9.5:1 Bore x stroke: 57.0 x 57.8 mm (2.2 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel system: Carburettor
Fuel control: OHC
Ignition: IDI-Dual mode digital ignition
Cooling system: Air
Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission typefinal drive: Chain
Physical measures
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 136.0 kg (299.8 pounds)
Wheelbase: 1,260 mm (49.6 inches)
CHASIS AND DIMENSION
Front suspension: Telescopic oil-damped
Rear suspension: Monotube inverted Gas filled Shox (MIG)
Front tyre dimensions: 90/90-17
Rear tyre dimensions: 100/80-18
Front brakes: Single disc Front brakes diameter: 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake) Rear brakes diameter: 110 mm (4.3 inches)
Speed and acceleration Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 16.00 litres (4.23 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity: 2.50 litres (0.66 gallons)
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Suzuki B-King ABS 2008


The B-King´s imposing engine is out there for all the world to see. One look at its twin exhaust pipes is enough to know that it has the power to reward you with a one-of-a-kind sport riding experience. The new B-King -you´ve never ridden anything like it.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Model: Suzuki B-King
Year: 2008
Category: Allround
Rating: 75.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and Transmission
Displacement: 1340.00 ccm (81.77 cubic inches)
Engine type: In-line four
Stroke: 4
Compression: 12.5:1
Bore x stroke: 81.0 x 65.0 mm (3.2 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel system: Injection
Fuel control: DOIgnition: Digital/Transistorized
Starter: Electric
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Cooling system: Liquid
gear :6-speed
Transmission typefinal drive: Chain
More details Consult a Suzuki repair manual

Physical measures
Dry weight: 235.0 kg (518.1 pounds)
Seat height: 805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,085 mm (42.7 inches)
Overall length: 2,220 mm (87.4 inches) Overall width: 800 mm (31.5 inches)
Ground clearance: 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,525 mm (60.0 inches)



Chassis and dimensions
Front suspension: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable rebound damping and adjustable compression damping

Rear suspension: Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping

Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions: 200/50-ZR17
Front brakes: Double disc
Rear brakes: Single disc Speed and acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 16.50 litres (4.36 gallons)
Color options: Gray/Silver, Black/Matte Black
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Model: Suzuki B-King
Suzuki B-King 2008 ABS










The B-King´s imposing engine is out there for all the world to see. One look at its twin exhaust pipes is enough to know that it has the power to reward you with a one-of-a-kind sport riding experience. The new B-King -you´ve never ridden anything like it.

General information
Model: Suzuki B-King
Year: 2008 Category: Allround
Rating: 75.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 1340.00 ccm (81.77 cubic inches)
Engine type: In-line four
Stroke: 4
Compression: 12.5:1 Bore x stroke: 81.0 x 65.0 mm (3.2 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel system: Injection
Fuel control: DOHC
Ignition: Digital/Transistorized
Starter: Electric
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission typefinal drive: Chain
More details Consult a Suzuki repair manual.
Physical measure

Dry weight: 235.0 kg (518.1 pounds)
Seat height: 805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,085 mm (42.7 inches)
Overall length: 2,220 mm (87.4 inches)
Overall width: 800 mm (31.5 inches)
Ground clearance: 120 mm (4.7 inches) Wheelbase: 1,525 mm (60.0 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Front suspension: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable rebound damping and adjustable compression damping

Rear suspension: Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions: 200/50-ZR17
Front brakes: Double disc
Rear brakes: Single disc Speed and acceleration

Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 16.50 litres (4.36 gallons)
Color options: Gray/Silver, Black/Matte Black

Further information
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Thursday, June 5, 2008

20. Mutual Funds 1: What is a Mutual Fund?

MUTUAL FUND

A mutual fund is a professionally managed firm of collective investments that collects money from many investors and puts it in stocks, bonds, short-term money market instruments, and/or other securities.[1] The fund manager, also known as portfolio manager, trades the fund's underlying securities, realizing capital gains or losses and passing any proceeds to the individual investors. Currently, the worldwide value of all mutual funds totals more than $26 trillion. [2]
Since 1940, there have been three basic types of mutual fund investmentcompanies in the United States. Similar funds also operate in Canada. However, in the rest of the world, mutual fund is used as a generic term for various types of collective investment vehicles, such as unit trusts, open-ended investment companies (OEICs), and unitized insurance funds

History.
Massachusetts Investors Trust (now MFS Investment Management) was founded on March 21, 1924, and, after one year, it had 200 shareholders and $392,000 in assets. The entire industry, which included a few closed-end funds represented less than $10 million in 1924.
The stock market crash of 1929 hindered the growth of mutual funds. In response to the stock market crash, Congress passed the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These laws require that a fund be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and provide prospective investors with a prospectus that contains required disclosures about the fund, the securities themselves, and fund manager. The SEC helped draft the Investment Company Act of 1940, which sets forth the guidelines with which all SEC-registered funds today must comply.
With renewed confidence in the stock market, mutual funds began to blossom. By the end of the 1960s, there were approximately 270 funds with $48 billion in assets. The first retail index fund, First Index Investment Trust, was formed in 1976 and headed by John Bogle, who conceptualized many of the key tenets of the industry in his 1951 senior thesis at Princeton University[3]. It is now called the Vanguard 500 Index Fund and is one of the world's largest mutual funds, with more than $100 billion in assets.
A key factor in mutual-fund growth was the 1975 change in the Intern
Revenue Code allowing individuals to open individual retirement accounts (IRAs). Even people already enrolled in corporate pension plans could contribute a limited amount (at the time, up to $2,000 a year). Mutual funds are now popular in employer-sponsored "defined-contribution" retirement plans such as (401(k)s), IRAs and Roth IRAs.
As of October 2007, there are 8,015 mutual funds that belong to the InvestmentCompany Institute (ICI), the national association of investment companies in the United States, with combined assets of $12.356 trillion