Respect!
The monsoon is here. Lots of families drive around on their two wheelers, daring the sun and rain. This was the typical scenario which inspired one of the great leaders of modern India to design and build an affordable car. Such statements invariably attract media attention and the price of the car was predicted (by those with no automotive knowledge whatsoever) that it would be one lakh rupees. Although there was no price mentioned by anyone at any point of time, Mr. Tata took up the challenge of building a car a one lakh rupees. A proper working car, with doors, glass and all the basics you expect. At the '08 Auto Expo, it became a sensation and took the entire world by storm. Everyone wanted to know about the wonder car, named 'Nano'. I guess they even got the name right! It looked like nothing the world had seen. After "experts" predicting the car to be an autorickshaw with doors, canvas roof, what not. All these were silenced at the unveiling. It's a ...