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The new Harley in town
Harley Davidson India is to continue its aggressive entry into the Indian market with the addition of a new model to its line-up, the XL1200X Forty-Eight. The company will now offer 15 models in India. The motorcycle belongs to the Sportster line and uses the 1200cc Evolution V-Twin that powers the XR1200 and makes 98Nm of torque at 3200rpm. The signature ‘peanut’ tank, low solo seat, under-mounted mirrors, side mounted license plate, unadorned rear fender and tall, fat, front tire makes this Harley stand out from the rest. The bike builds on the recent (global) popularity of its Dark Custom line that feature black chrome for a more sinister styling package. Accessories such as pillion seat, backrest and foot pegs can be added.
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This luminous ladder can be a piece of furniture that is stylish, fun and functional. Mr. Gio, designed by Milan industrial designer Gio Colonna Romano, is made with polyethylene and stands 207 cm tall. The ladder comes in a range of colours and when not being stepped upon, the gentleman can be used as a valet stand to hand your clothes in the bedroom or your towels in the bathroom.






All that glimmers…

The average Chinese stonecutter’s lifespan is 35 years, because of abysmal working conditions that result in them contracting silicosis, a fatal lung disease. Swedish design from Apokalyps Labotek has created the Crystal lamp to create awareness about the actual price of things we own and the fact that there are other ways ‘of producing glittery stuff’. The product’s shade is derived out of a type of mineral salt formed as a by-product of a local chemical industry. The saline solution is crystallised to obtain the form of a modern chandelier. When lit, the lamp glimmers mimicking the look of a glass fixture Crystal is part of a limited edition of nine pieces.
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Desi Heineken
Beer lovers, rejoice! Dutch beer giant Heineken will set up shop in India sometime late July or early August this year. Founded in 1873 by Gerald Adrian Heineken, the company will brew its beer — with an unchanged recipe — at its factory in Taloja near Mumbai. Heineken is available at various outlets and restaurants in the country through imports. And that’s why a pint of the beer (330 ml) costs Rs. 150 at wine shops due to higher import duties. Heineken has partnered with United Breweries in India. Now, you’ll probably get it at a slight premium to Indian beer. Hope the domestic brew tastes better than the dosh dished out by an American brand that started brewing its version in India a couple of years back.

— Abhishek Raghunath


The New Harley in Town, courtesy Overdrive; Step Up & All That Glimmers, courtesy Better Interiors.