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Issue 6 Apr-Jun 2011

P RTS

Aerial view of the Wankhede Stadium and Marine Drive,

both illuminated by Bajaj Electricals.

Bajaj Electricals Lights up the Dream Win of a Billion Indians!

We at Bajaj Electricals proudly celebrate Team India's historic World Cup 2011 victory. We are

privileged to have played an important part in this glorious triumph. The entire illumination

system (including the first-ever 72-metre high mast) of the refurbished Wankhede Stadium was

designed and executed by us. We created a befitting atmosphere for an electrifying victory.

Shabash India! You have made more than a billion hearts deliriously proud.

Other cricket stadia illuminated by Bajaj Electricals include:

M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium, Bangalore Green Park Cricket Stadium, Kanpur

Sawai Mansingh (SMS) Cricket Stadium, Jaipur

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad

Maharani Usha Raje Cricket Stadium, Indore SCA Cricket Stadium, Rajkot.

SpS ecial

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

In the very recent past, as well as over the past year, sport has really grabbed the imagination of India and

Indians. Most recently, the Cricket World Cup, virtually held in our own backyard, generated more than its usual

hysteria with India emerging victorious. In January, the focus was on the Mumbai Marathon – now amongst the

world’s ten largest marathons. Before that, the Asian Games, the Commonwealth Games, the Football World

Cup, plus the exploits of our stars of tennis, badminton, hockey, athletics and other disciplines, demanded our

attention.

Of the international mega events that happened over the past few months, we at Bajaj Electricals have been

closely associated with the just concluded Cricket World Cup, as well as the Commonwealth Games. Not in

terms of participation, but illumination!

As the country’s leader in sports lighting, we bagged and executed the very prestigious illumination contract for

the refurbished Wankhede Stadium, venue of the Cricket World Cup final. April 2nd was a proud and thrilling

day for everyone at Bajaj, as India played out and won the final – an event rendered resplendent by the world-

class lighting designed and executed by us.

Months earlier, we lit up key areas linked with the Commonwealth Games – the Games village, the external area

of the main stadium, approach roads, Delhi airport and metro; besides installing signages and street furniture

around Delhi.

With so much linkage to sport, it made eminent sense to stance this issue as a sports’ special. While some of our

regular features find their way into this issue, the broad focus is sport. From showcasing the Wankhede

Stadium, to revisiting other stadia that we have illuminated, to the exploits of sportspersons within our own

fold, the general texture of this episode revolves around sport.

Maybe it’s reminder enough for the more sedentary amongst us to start out on an exercise regimen. To get you

going, there’s a timely article on running too within these pages.

Happy reading. To borrow a popular sports term, we hope this issue provides an adrenaline rush.

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Dear EPDians,

April 2011 has brought some really happy tidings.

First, our cup of cheer overflowed thanks to the stupendous

performance of our Men in Blue – winning cricket’s biggest

event after 28 long years. Right on cue, EPDians have also

shown their mettle, returning an outstanding turnover of

nearly ̀ 240 cr in March. This, after a really sluggish start to

the last financial year, which only makes the performance

even sweeter. It all sets things up nicely for FY 2011-12 to

return to glory times, especially in terms of profits and

execution.

The company’s theme for this year is . I am

delighted that the theme for this latest issue of is

somewhat similar – Sports! Because sports is all about

aspiring to be the best and hence dominate your sphere.

Let us ride the momentum and promise ourselves that we

will strive harder to be the best in everything we do. The sum

total of our best efforts will make the company the best and

dominate.

Let’s make great things happen in FY 2011-12.

Jai ho !

ANANT BAJAJ

Executive Director

Bajaj Electricals Ltd.

Dominate 2011

Episodes

Dear EPDians,

We have closed another eventful year on a high note. The

team effort across our project sites, branches, regions,

offices and manufacturing units, has enabled us to cross the

` 850 cr mark, with record sales of ̀ 240 cr in March alone.

There has been a lot of pressure during the year 2010-11 due

to low sales, impact on profitability, increased working

capital, etc. It has been a good learning experience for all of

us and, in the end, we have emerged stronger and ready to

take on the challenges of 2011-12.

Several landmark projects have been executed during the

year and many prestigious orders have been received.

The Wankhede Stadium lighting project – where Team India

lifted the World Cup 2011, under Bajaj floodlights, bringing

glory and happiness to a billion Indians – was the highlight

of the year and a grand beginning to our new year 2011-12.

Special Projects and TLT Division are now in the ` 300 cr

league, with Highmast Division also set to join that league in

2011-12. With full support from our Ranjangaon team, FY

2011-12 will see the EPDian become a ` 1000 cr plus BU

team and return to profitable growth.

Wish you all a great and successful year ahead!!

LALIT MEHTA

Executive President (E&P BU)

Bajaj Electricals Ltd.

Dominate 2011

EPisodes

- Editorial Team

INSIDE STORY INSIDE STORY

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Our tryst with sports lighting can be traced back to The first foray into stadium lighting happened in 1996

1996, a year after Bajaj?s Lighting Projects Services when a ` 1.75 crore order was won for the floodlighting

(LPS) was renamed Engineering & Projects Division of Bangalore's Chinnaswamy International Cricket

(EPD). As LPS, the business merely provided lighting Stadium. Although the scope was limited to design

for power plants and other industrial facilities. EPD and supply of quality floodlights (2kW Ultra-sport

signalled a paradigm shift, with the business being floodlights from GE, USA), it was a path-breaking

restructured into specialised divisions. The emphasis experience given that, back then, sports lighting was a

was now on designing and engineering electrical nascent concept especially in cricket, as most games

projects - even eyeing turnkey assignments. were then limited to daylight hours.

Special Projects division was one of the offshoots of Being relatively unexplored territory made it a huge

this restructuring. As the scope of Bajaj Electricals' challenge. But, as has become customary at Bajaj, the

business had diversified many times over, this division inspirational work ethic of our design team ensured

was vested with that part of the portfolio that covered that the project was completed to the utter satisfaction

power plant illumination, power distribution and rural of the client, the Karnataka State Cricket Association.

electrification, special lighting such as for monuments, The icing on the cake was that India won the first-ever

public utilities and sound & light shows and, of course, day-night international subsequently played at this

illumination of sports stadia. venue. Maybe our lighting worked its charm!

In 14 years, Special Projects hasn?t just made great Bangalore was the perfect start; but it was soon to be

strides in the sphere of sports lighting; it has elevated overshadowed both in terms of order size and value. In

brand Bajaj to the status of a major player in this field. fact, the very next order - for the Green Park

To date, the division has successfully executed 45 International Cricket Stadium, Kanpur - brought in

stadium illumination projects, which include 26 more than double the revenues. The ` 4.12 crore deal

outdoor and 19 indoor stadia. in 2001 was our first turnkey project, and included

design, engineering, supply, installation and

commissioning of all equipment.

After decades of being a nation not exactly known for its sporting

prowess, India stands poised today on a springboard that has the

potential of catapulting it to the status of future sports superpower.

The optimism isn't misplaced. While, in the past, sporting success

was limited to hockey domination, flashes of cricketing brilliance

and the odd heroics in tennis, badminton, cue sports and

weightlifting, the new millennium has seen sports in India take off,

not just in terms of international success, but fan following and even

infrastructure. Indeed, we are finally becoming a sports-minded, if

not sports-crazy nation.

For possibly the first time in our entire history, we can boast of

international success across the spectrum of disciplines, with new

heroes emerging even in boxing, shooting, wrestling, athletics,

motorsports and golf.

But to sustain the momentum, sporting infrastructure in the country

has got to be taken to the next level. As India pays greater attention

to this critical area, we at Bajaj Electricals can proudly state that we

have played a significant role in making it a reality.

The story begins Path-breaking start

Going turnkey

A Different Ball Game

M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium, Bangalore.

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Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad.

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By completing the entire job within a record 60 days, a

new benchmark had been set. Our ultimate reward

came in the form of the completion certificate from

Rajasthan Cricket Association that waxed eloquent:

?...the excellent floodlighting work by Bajaj was

appreciated by international team members, match

referees, television crew and spectators?.

On to Guwahati - and the next National Games! Once

again, a task complicated not just by the sheer diversity

of multi-sport requirements, but difficult sites and local

issues as well. But by now, Special Projects had

become a pro around such matters; yet again

commissioning the project ahead of schedule and to

the satisfaction of all concerned.

By now, adept at raising the bar, this Bajaj division

became the first in India to implement the six-mast

system in accordance with latest ICC stipulations. The

venue was the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket

Stadium at Uppal, Hyderabad, where another

impressive technical presentation and economical

proposal pushed other established names out of the

reckoning. This was also the first cricket stadium in

India to implement the Programmable Logic Controller

(PLC) and SCADA system for selective switching of the

flood lighting system. It prompted no less a star than

VVS Laxman to opine: ?...the lights are top class. I am

sure this will be one of the best venues in the world?.

What made it extra special was that it was won in the illumination of newly constructed world class

face of tough competition from established players. As infrastructure for a variety of sports, including football,

our Ranjangoan Unit was just being commissioned at athletics and tennis.

the time, the high masts and floodlight fixtures were Each sport presented a unique challenge, which was imported from Abacus Lighting, UK with whom we had further heightened at the multi-purpose indoor stadia. tied up for sports lighting projects in India. But the Varying illumination levels for different disciplines entire design and engineering was fulfilled in-house. meant a switching circuit had to be incorporated into The result was highly appreciated by all concerned, the design. At the football stadium, the spectator who marveled at the excellent uniform lighting with stands canopy extending 30 metres towards the minimal ?spill light?.

playing area, further complicated the illumination

design plan. But once again the ingenuity of our HO Things were really hotting up now. We were ready to design team won the day. take on, not just bigger but, even diverse projects. The

2002 National Games in Hyderabad presented us with

precisely the opportunity. Valued at ̀7.6 crore, the This assignment also signalled a turning point in Indian

task was made complex by the requirement of sports lighting history. For the first time was the

supremacy of the leading players successfully

challenged at such a level. The barometer soon swung

conclusively in Bajaj's favour with the commissioning

of our world-class Ranjangaon Unit. No more did we

need to outsource imported high masts.

The Sawai Mansingh International Cricket Stadium,

Jaipur, readying itself for the prestigious ICC

Champions Trophy, was the first to benefit from this

development. The project extended to installation of

switchgear, cabling, transformer and main PCC, in

addition to conventional sports lighting equipment.

Bigger and better

The Ranjangaon effectRaising the bar

Athletic Stadium, Balewadi, Pune.

Wrestling Stadium, Balewadi, Pune. Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad.

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Badminton Court, Balewadi, Pune.

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dismantle obsolete infrastructure and then merge the With the legend of Bajaj now firmly entrenched, new civil foundation into the existing one. Despite the prestigious orders started pouring in thick and fast. The constant pressure of having to adjust work schedules order for the 2008 Youth Commonwealth Games at with other agencies working at the site, we still Balewadi, Pune, covered the athletics arena, warm-up delivered the project in time for the Games. Again, track and five multi-purpose indoor complexes. Design appreciation coming in from the people who matter the standards were stringent, as defined by EKS, Australia, most - the sportspersons; badminton ace Saina and had to satisfy the demands of High Definition Nehwal, this time, effusing about the lighting. Television (HDTV).

The assignment was made tougher as we had to first

The National Games was now virtually a given for Bajaj

Electricals, with the third consecutive edition also

bagged by us. At a humongous ̀ 21 crore, the Ranchi

Games was amongst the largest sports lighting

installations delivered at a single venue.

Then came the very prestigious 2010 Commonwealth

Games, where we were vested not only with sprucing

up the external area of the main stadium and the

weightlifting stadium, but the entire Games Village and

approach roads, as well as giving New Delhi a facelift

with street lighting and architecture, signage and

assignments at the airport, metro and bus depot. We

had covered the same in detail two EPisodes ago.

Our latest opus is the ICC Cricket World Cup where, in made in sports lighting in 14 years, there are several

the face of merciless competition, we bagged the other successful projects executed for hockey, tennis

contract to illuminate the Wankhede Stadium - venue and other sports. However, showcasing all of them

of the showpiece final. Stringent guidelines, severe here, along with their challenges and complexities,

space constraints, manoeuvring around other would require several editions of EPisodes.

agencies at work and climatic considerations made it Suffice to say that Bajaj E&P BU has proven beyond a hazardous assignment. doubt its leadership status in sports lighting in India.

Once again, we rose to the occasion, delivering a Credit for which must go to the various teams that

glittering jewel worthy of cricket?s biggest moment. make up the whole - design, marketing, execution,

Juxtaposed with the glittering Marine Drive procurement, commercial and, of course, our

promenade stretch (popularly called the Queen?s experienced and loyal erection agencies for the

Necklace) that virtually kisses the stadium, and which support they render. One cannot forget the part played

we majestically lit up years ago, an aerial view of the by our Ranjangaon Unit and the E&P BU Management

two breathtakingly resembles a sparkling necklace whose foresight and encouragement has brought us

with its glittering diamond pendant. The Wankhede this far and promises to take us to newer horizons.

Stadium project has been featured as this EPisodes To use a sporting cliché, teamwork has made us a cover story.force to reckon with in sports lighting. To use another,

we're in it not for the sprint, but for the ultra marathon -

we have miles to go before we sleep. We can be

While all of the above paint a picture of the giant strides excused the clichés... this issue, after all, is a sports

E&P BU, through its Special Projects division, has special.

The mark of a leader

We are the champions

Tennis Court, Mumbai.

Maharani Usha Raje Cricket Stadium, Indore.Green Park Cricket Stadium, Kanpur.

EVENTS ‘n’ PROGRAMMES

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Talking SportsSafety at the workplace can never be compromised upon

th or emphasised enough. As the country observed its 40thNational Safety Day on 4 March 2011, extending into

Safety Week, Ranjangaon Unit took extra steps to ensure

that this critical value will be remembered well beyond the

seven days.

Five competitions were arranged to promote safety

awareness across the hierarchy at both Ranjangaon and

Chakan. One of those events was the Chalta Bolta thCompetition held on 8 March. Conducted in the nature

correctly, a spot prize was awarded. An astounding 155 of a quiz by the Safety Co-ordinator Team, groups of five winners emerged. The biggest winner, of course, was employees each were bombarded with a string of Safety! The main objective to create awareness and questions in an exciting format.motivate each and every individual about the importance

The fastest correct answer made one eligible for two of safety in every aspect was achieved.

further questions, and if even those were answered

Playing Safe

One way or another, the Union Budget presented by the country?s Finance Minister each year, affects every one of

us. While the latest budget didn?t pack too many

surprises for the individual taxpayer, the fine print with

regards to indirect taxes that impact companies and

businesses, demanded the attention of the experts, as

always.

One of those was our very own Mr. Raghu Karegaonkar

from Ranjangaon Unit, who held forth on changes

proposed by the Finance Minister in respect of Central

Excise and Service Tax. Mr. Karegaonkar?s evocative

presentation was part of the Post Budget Session

organised by the Deccan Chamber of Commerce and

Industries (DCCIA), Pune.

Deciphering the Budget

Getting Better

This issue being a Ed: Were any of the participants players in their Sports Special, we school or college days?decided to get into

AT: I am not sure about others, but I represented my the minds of

EPDians who have school, N.E.S, Bhandup, in Inter- school Cricket remained in touch Tournaments and also represented my college CHM with their favoured College, Ulhasnagar, in Inter-collegiate Cricket sport, despite their Tournaments of Mumbai University.busy schedule. The

best place to start Ed: Are any EPD cricket team members still was with the EPD cricket team that participates in the annual connected with sports?Bajaj tournament. We spoke to one of the team members,

AT: Abhijit Chalke still plays table tennis and cricket Anil Tomar, and this is what he had to say...regularly. Others are not connected with any sport and

Editorial: How did the concept of the Bajaj annual not keeping themselves engaged in any such way. cricket tournament originate?

Ed: What about you? Do you still take part in Anil Tomar: It was first started in 2002 when A.R. sports? Sreedhar and I took the initiative of organizing a cricket

AT: Yes, I take part in table tennis tournaments in tournament for BEL employees. The CMD, then Badlapur, but have almost not kept in touch with President Mr. R. Ramakrishnan, Mr. Lalit Mehta and cricket for many years now, except for the Bajaj other senior management members as well as many tournaments. Sometimes, whenever I get the time, I employees participated in that first edition. There were play chess.four teams and the trophy was won by Reay Road

Team-1 captained by A. R. Sreedhar, while I was Whenever I am at home on a Saturday or Sunday, I named Man of the Match with 3 wickets and 10 runs make it a point to play table tennis for at least an hour scored. at our college, where I am still a member of the college

club since 1991.After that, there was a lull until 2009 when I, Girish

Tawde, Bhushan, Kamlesh Kadam, Gokhale and other

team members decided to restart the tournament. It Ed: We thank Anil Tomar for taking time off his was thus resumed in November 2009, and the E&P busy schedule to chat with us.BU team became champions. It was again conducted

in November 2010 with E&P BU successfully

defending their title.

ONE-ON-ONE

The Training Center, Pune, part of the E&P family,

arranged an external training program entitled Enhanced thSupervisory Skills on 16 February, 2011. Mr. J. K.

Deshmukh inaugurated the event with an evocative

welcome address, following which he lit the traditional

lamp along with Aithal Sir and Mr. Ramesh Chandratre.

Mr. Chandratre delivered the program to the 31

participants.

Mr. Anil Tomar - DGM (Comm.)

E&P BU with Mr. Ratnakar Shetty,

CEO, ICC World Cup 2011.

PROJECT SHOWCASE

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PROJECT SHOWCASE

The World Cup is the zenith of any sport, and the World Cup final, satisfying every stringent clause

most revered sanctum of any sportsperson or fan. laid down by ICC and other international standards

Everything associated with the mega event must on sports arena lighting. More specifically, that

therefore be of the highest order - not least the meant a uniform lighting level that was consistent

arenas of war... the stadia! with the requirement of HDTV transmission, besides

ensuring a flawless and glare-free viewing The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 returned to the

experience for players, umpires and spectators.subcontinent after 15 years, with co-host India

clearly at the pinnacle of world cricket along every The biggest impediments proved to be a lack of

parameter - performance, passion, involvement and manoeuvrable working space and the concurrent

popularity of the sport. Such were the stakes that refurbishing work being carried out by other

even a minor glitch in the preparations could come agencies in re-laying the pitch and playing area and

back to haunt those involved. demolishing and reconstructing the stands.

The first limitation was in the number of high masts Thus it was with unimaginable pride and a sense of

that could be installed. While international stadia intense challenge that we bagged the order to

commonly sport six mast systems, the severe execute the floodlighting of the Wankhede Stadium,

space constraints both within and without the Mumbai?s famed ground and host of the showpiece

stadium meant a maximum of four could be nd April 2final, in addition to a couple of other ties.accommodated at the Wanhkede. This is because

the main playing arena has a radius of just 68.5 THE CHALLENGE BEGINS

metres, while the eastern side borders the local

Challenge would be to put it mildly. Despite the Western Railway line just outside Churchgate

innumerable hurdles that strew our path, the final Station. Which additionally meant, the two Eastward

requirement as stipulated by ICC and the Mumbai masts had therefore to be erected with utmost

Cricket Association, was clear and unambiguous: caution because of the high-voltage overhead

Deliver a high quality illumination system, worthy of a railway traction lines running mere metres away.

another challenge. A situation further aggravated by A TOWERING TASKthe limitation on number and location of the masts -

Each of the Wankhede?s floodlight masts towers 72 which were away from the theoretical ideal sites for metres into the heavens and weighs a humongous cricket field lighting.40 tons. Given these dimensions, heavy-duty

hydraulic cranes with a boom length almost EXPERIENCE SHINES THROUGHequivalent to the height of the masts themselves,

This is where the experience of over 40 stadium are conventionally employed to lift the assembled

projects and decades of high mast lighting shone megastructure into the pre-casted foundation. But

through. 24 additional floodlights were installed on account of the acute space constraints another

under the canopy, and at strategic positions, to way had to be found.

ensure that the level of lighting remains consistent

Our highly experienced specialist team pondered with the rest of the ground.

over the problem and devised a solution. They Each of the four main masts was fitted with 112 2KW

customised a lifting system to fit within the available Metal Halide floodlights. These world class fixtures

space. The resultant derrick system and motorised emit high efficient beams tempered by an internal

winch mechanism had a total derrick height of 79 mechanism that reduces light spillage and hence

metres. This system erected the entire mast keeps light pollution in and around the stadium

section-wise - possibly the tallest and heaviest mast down to the minimum.

system erected by a derrick mechanism.

The towering 72-metre masts are the country?s Since the work straddled the monsoon months as

tallest polygonal high mast structures used for well, Mumbai?s heavy and messy rains further

stadium floodlighting. The structural design was increased the difficulty quotient.

developed in-house in concurrence with

The problems weren?t limited to erection of the international practices. The masts were

masts. The newly constructed textile-membrane manufactured at our dedicated, world class, CNC-

roofs that shelter the stands at a height of 30 metres, controlled manufacturing unit at Ranjangaon.

additionally extend 30 metres towards the playing Utmost vigilance ensured that everything from raw

area. As a result, achieving the desired lighting material to finished product was of uncompromised

quality in the area under its shadows proved to be quality.

Cricket’s Greatest Challenge

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PROJECT SHOWCASE

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PICTURE PERFECT

Looking ahead, to protect the masts from the vagaries of

Mumbai?s weather, the entire structure was hot-dip galvanised,

thus making them corrosion-proof. Aesthetics were also

considered while using a special PU paint to give the giant

structures a soothing look and blend it with the rest of the

ambient architecture.

The lighting of each mast will be controlled by a Programmable

Logic Controller housed in individual control rooms. In addition,

a centralized system using SCADA is also in place. The entire

floodlighting system can thus be controlled and monitored from

an elaborate centralized command room. This facility will enable

storage and printing of data such as power consumption,

current, voltage etc., as well as help identify malfunction of any

fixture.

In the end, in true Bajaj tradition, we delivered a world-class

illumination system, fitting the magnitude of the event. The icing

on our cake, of course, was that Team India not only made the

final but recorded another historic triumph by lifting the 2011

ICC Cricket World Cup in a blaze of glory... and lighting!

The Wankhede Stadium lighting project also provided a

glittering post script to our work. Mumbai?s famed coastal

Marine Drive stretch (popularly called the Queen?s Necklace,

not least because of its extravagant lighting executed by us long

ago), virtually edges past the stadium before swinging far away

into the distance. An aerial view of this dramatic juxtaposition

has elicited poetic admiration: The Queen?s Necklace now

sports its crown jewel!

FUTURE PROOF

Streets of Gold: 40m and 50m high

masts provide a gilt edge to the

Container Yard of DP World's

International Container Trans-

shipment Terminal in Kochi.

In Full Bloom:

Newly introduced Tulip

lanterns light up Wardha (Arvi)

in Kolkata.

Paradise Regained:

Combo Thames poles with

Borage-Crown lanterns add

class to Aditya Housing's

Eden Woods property in

Hyderabad.

AG132 is an

award-winning,

world-renowned

lighting design

software that is

marvelled at for its

calculation

algorithm,

accuracy and

presentation,

amongst other

attributes.

The software, used by Bajaj for façade lighting, has brought additional cheer

and pride to the company thanks to Mr. Mustaqeem Khan. The Bajaj design

engineer created a temple lighting model and submitted the visual to the

software entity, who were impressed enough to name the entry as its

Visualisation of the Month.

We congratulate Mr. Khan on his outstanding creation. Temple, which literally

helped turn the spotlight on Bajaj.

A Divine Radiance

PRODUCT PLUS

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PRODUCT PLUS

CONSTRUCTIVE IDEAS

engineering, finite tolerances and the simplification of GRP composites find application in domes, brackets,

parts in both production and operation. A moulded wall cladding and curtain walling, wooden finish

polymer artefact is economical, easier and faster to rafters, outdoor bar counter, toy box and cushion box,

manufacture than its cast aluminium or steel Bristo tables and chairs, planters, gazebos, pergolas,

equivalent, even while maintaining similar, and etc.

Below we explore one such GRP element and its

scope of application.

CASTLE ROCK

This material is ideal for curtain walling architectural

facades and elements. Made from a blend of

pulverized sandstone and polymer and available in

solids and skin finish, it finds extensive use in

composites, architecture, landscaping and outdoor

living products.

As Castle Rock can be moulded into complex

shapes, it is exploited both indoors and outdoors - sometimes better, tolerances.

finding application as wall cladding, and floor patterns The incorporation of special resins and additives in and landscapes for water bodies. As rock walls they GRP composites gives them outstanding resistance are very popular amongst adventure seekers.to fire. Once considered only in space-age

The innate properties of Castle Rock add to its applications, this versatile material has become a part

universal appeal. Besides being easily malleable, it is of everyday life - routinely used in automobiles, boats,

2lightweight (around 5 kgs/m), yet possesses a very

golf clubs, etc.high strength-to-weight ratio, is low-maintenance and

GRP composites help overcome civil construction

challenges such as restoration of structural integrity,

increasing load-bearing capabilities and enhancing

strength and stiffness of aging structures. Besides

helping restore old buildings, they can also be used to

create external facades for commercial structures,

thus circumventing the need to shut down operations

for prolonged construction activities.

Stone finish wall claddingWooden finish wall cladding

Bristo Chairs and Benches

Dome

In earlier EPisodes we explored how some outstanding durability.

new products such as Polysteel Poles, Stone finishes are available in Castle Rock,

GRP, Gazebos and Pergolas can be used Lodge Stone, Rockery, River Stone and

as decor to add beauty to other Stack Stone. Their popularity stems from

applications. In this issue we examine how the realistic and rustic look they recreate.

these products can actually offer a total Wood finishes are available in American

decor solution.Walnut, Antique Oak, Dark Mahogany, Old

GRP material is ideal for curtain walling Burma Teak, Rose Wood, Veneer and Old

architectural facades and elements. Various Rustic. The very realistic wood finish feel

stone and wood finishes are recreated out achieved without cutting of trees, qualifies it

of it. GRP has immense application as an eco-friendly product.

possibilities thanks to its myriad features - WHY GRP SCORES

high strength, light weight, weather GRP is best suited for any design that resistant, seamless construction, amazing demands weight savings, precision malleability, very low maintenance and

ACTION REPLAY

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GENERALLY SPEAKING

The Joy of Running-By Milton Frank

It can safely be called the mother of all sports. Because for any other physical

sport, you must first be able to run. The past few years have seen a mega

running boom across the country – especially in the bigger cities, Mumbai and

Bangalore in particular. Thanks to events like the world class Mumbai Marathon

(now amongst the world’s Top 10 marathons), the running bug has caught on

big time. People who have never run, suddenly want to be a part of the

experience. This article attempts to give you a heads-up on how to get started.

Unlike most other sports, the beauty of running is that to get going, you need

neither infrastructure, nor major equipment, nor other people. People run on

city streets, mud or synthetic tracks, cross-country trails, beaches and just about

any land surface. Heat, cold, wind, rain... nothing can stop a determined

runner.

Of course, there are a few precautions before you start out. First consult your

doctor and get a basic check done to confirm that you are fit to run. That out of

the way, get yourself some basic gear – the most important being running

shoes... shoes specifically made for running. Firm, cushioned sole, light in

weight, airy, breathable upper material, these shoes shouldn’t feel tight around

any part of the foot.

Next comes comfortable socks – preferably short ankle length, not of heavy

material. Likewise the shirt, vest, shorts or track pants should ideally be of lighter

breathable material. Not cotton which retains perspiration and becomes heavy

and sticky, but dry-fit material that actually wicks away sweat. Especially in

colder weather, keep a track suit or top handy, and cover up as soon as your

workout is done. When doing large distances, apply Vaseline beforehand to

areas prone to blistering. Blisters are the result of constant friction of the shoe or

clothing with the skin.

You’re all set now. Find yourself a running route or playground – any flat surface

without nasty surprises. Start with a stretching routine that addresses the

hamstring, thighs and calves. Stretches that make you feel good and not

strained. You can source these off the internet. Stretching before running is very

important, especially for early morning runners – because the body needs to

warm up to minimise the risk of injury while exercising.

Never make the mistake of doing big distances on your very first day or week.

Chances are you will feel all pumped up and run harder, faster or longer than

you should. Running is all about baby steps to the desired level. Start with as

short a distance as you can manage without going out of breath. Stop the

moment breathing becomes difficult or if you feel any discomfort. Remember,

there’s always another day to run.

Getting Started

Hit the Route

Milton Frank, part of the Editorial Team, is a passionate long distance runner who regularly competes in official marathon events.

Caught in ActionCaught in ActionCaught in Action

We are proud that a few amongst us are still very active

in sport, and regularly participate at a competitive or

leisure level. At the 2011 Mumbai Marathon (held on th 16Jan) which ranks amongst the world?s top ten

marathons, several of our people participated either in

the 21Km Half Marathon or the shorter Dream Run.

Milton Frank of the Editorial Team, en route the

Mumbai Half Marathon (21 Kms) which he completed

in 1 hr, 45 mins, to place 144th out of over 10,000

starters. A long distance runner for nearly 30 years

now, his other recent performances include the Goa

River Half Marathon in 1 hr, 44 mins, and the Thane

Half Marathon in 1 hr, 46 mins.

Special Performance: Rohit Pandya, Amit Sharma and K.N. Satyal all from Special Projects, succcessfully completed the Half Marathon (21 Km) at the 2011 Mumbai Marathon.

Fulfilling the Bajaj Dream: Team Bajaj at the Dream Run event of the 2011 Mumbai Marathon.

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GENERALLY SPEAKING

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dry and have a warm bath. Winter is the best season for running. In your first several weeks, do not try to run every day. Alternate The weather makes it far easier once you’re sufficiently warmed days will give your body time to recover. Rest and diet are very up. By contrast hot weather can sap you completely – in summer important too. Hydration even more so. Hydration is nothing but it is advisable to run easier and shorter distances and constantly drinking water through the day and not just when you run. Cut hydrate or even run with a small easy-hold water bottle.out junk foods and aerated drinks. When doing really large

distances, switch to a carbohydrate-heavy diet around those While running on roads, face the traffic. When running early

days. Again, you can source these foods from the internet.morning or late night, wear light coloured clothing or

fluorescent/reflective strips to warn drivers of your presence.

Running with music provides an adrenaline rush; but

dangerously, it can distract from ambient sounds like car horns. Only once you reach a level of comfort with a particular distance, Remember, you do not own the road, so run with a sense of move up to the next distance. Never make the mistake of linearly caution and constant awareness of your surroundings.increasing distances with every run. Designate one day in the

week, when time isn’t a limitation, to do a longer run. All other While running requires no company, it is always better – and days do shorter and slower runs. Keep a running log – it gives you easier – to run with a friend or a group. There will always be a

group of runners in your neighbourhood or town. If you don’t

know where they are, link with them through an online forum

such as www.runnersforlife.com. That’s a pulsating, vibrant

online community of very passionate runners of varying abilities.

a perspective of the progress made. Very importantly, never

increase your weekly or single long run mileage by more than

10% over the previous one.

Read body signs. Never run with a fever. If you have any

discomfort, do not run. Get injuries checked immediately by a

doctor. A runner’s injury mostly affects the ankles, knees, feet,

legs and lower back. Which is why it is always advisable to run on

a softer surface. Cemented, tiled or stone roads are the worst

culprits. Asphalt (tarred) roads are slightly better. But ideally find

yourself a mud track for the bulk of your runs. A standard track

loop will also accurately determine the distance run. However, You may never compete in a running event, leave alone a

instead of targeting distances, target running time – not speed marathon. But that’s the entire beauty of running. It is as much

but length.for those with a competitive frame of mind, as for those that

want to stay fit and healthy, bust stress or just make new friends. On occasion, hit the beach, as sand is the softest natural There are few simpler joys than the beautiful sense of exhaustion surface you can run on. But do not make the mistake of after an evening run. Or that circulation-promoting trot out at the doing all your runs on sand – the loose surface can lead to crack of dawn to keep you in good spirits through your work day.a different kind of strain. If you must, stay on the wet

sand. The thumb rule is: harder the surface, greater the Finally, running is the only physical sport where you can go on

risk of injury but easier the effort. Vice versa for softer and on – even in competition. As the indefatigable Fauja Singh

surfaces. Ideally mix up your running surfaces, but do the has shown. A runner of Indian origin, who will turned 100 in

bulk on flat mud or grass tracks or trails.April, and world record holder in the Over-90 category, he ran

full marathons (42 km) till a few years ago, and still competes in

half marathons (21 km).

Running in the rain is a beautiful experience. However, avoid Take up to running – the benefits far outstrip the efforts. The key heavy rains – during flooding you never know where your next is to start, and start today. Because tomorrow never comes. step will land. Advisable also to wear a waterproof cap to keep Leave you with the runners’ motto... Keep miling and keep your head dry. When done, head straight for home, wipe yourself smiling.

Move up with Caution

A Runner Forever

Anytime, Anywhere.

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THE WORLD OF SPORT

lMountaineer Christopher Timms, of New Zealand, It may be strange, but it’s still sport! survived the longest recorded fall in history – sliding 7,500 ft down an ice face of Mt. Elie de Beaumont. While lThe first major auto race was held in 1894 in France. The his companion was killed, Timms amazingly suffered just winning car had a top speed of about 11 mph.a concussion, cuts and bruises.

lFor a brief period, there was a sport in the USSR called lThe largest crowd ever to attend a soccer match was face slapping. In 1931, two fighters slapped each other's

during the 1950 World Cup final between Brazil against bloodied faces for 30 hours. The contest was finally Uruguay. A paid attendance of 173,830 was registered at the Maracanã stadium, although the actual attendance estimate is said to be closer to 210,000.

lAlthough it seems otherwise, no high jumper can stay off the ground for more than one second.

lThe average marathon runner's heart beats about 175 times per minute during a race. A typical adult's heart beats 68 times a minute at rest.

lOver 80% of professional boxers have suffered brain damage.

lThe number of possible ways of playing just the first four moves on each side in a game of chess is 318,979,564,000.

halted by spectators, because both fighters refused to quit.

lPoland's Stanislawa Walasiewicz won the women's 100 meter race at the 1932 Olympics, becoming the first woman to break the 12-second barrier. When she was killed in 1980 in a robbery attempt, an autopsy determined that she was actually male.

lOverarm bowling was initially illegal. It was introduced by Kent cricketer, John Willes, having learnt it from his sister who found her skirt was getting in the way when she tried to bowl underarm!

lA chess match between Dr. Munro MacLennan and Lawrence Grant began in 1926, but wasn’t complete even half a century later. The contestants made their moves by corresponding through mail.

Champions aren't made in the gym. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision.

An athlete cannot run with money in his pockets. He must run with hope in his heart and dreams in his head.

- Emil Zatopek (Four-time Olympic gold medallist)

Victory belongs to the most persevering.- Napoleon

You are never really playing an opponent. You are playing yourself, your own highest standards, and when you reach your limits, that is real joy.

- Arthur Ashe (1975 Wimbledon champion)

Champions keep playing until they get it right.- Billie Jean King (Tennis legend)

I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.

- Michael Jordan (Basketball superstar)

- Muhammed Ali (Greatest boxer of all time)

Inspirational Sports QuotesA Winning Attitude

The World of Sport

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