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So, who's driving?
Diesel engines, automatic gearboxes, same price range... but worlds apart. You could read the following few lines and be done with this article. Even if you have not driven either of these two cars, the conclusion is foregone. The Skoda Laura 2.0 TDI with the DSG is the driver’s car here, and if you are a chauffeur-driven sethji, the Hyundai Sonata Transform 2.0 CRDI Automatic should be at the top of your list. Game, set and match. It is that simple and if you go to the end of the story, there are no surprises in store for you either. But since you are reading anyway (ostensibly not to make a purchase decision!), let me tell you what these two cars are like.

Chai, chai
It may be India’s most popular beverage, but not everyone can make a good cup of tea. Or pick the finest leaves, for that matter. The Indian luxury market is flooded with a wide variety of specialty teas — and we pick a few of the best, ready to brew, from some of India’s finest tea makers.

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Oil extends gains in Asian trade

Oil rose further in Asian trade today, underpinned by a better-than-expected expansion in the US manufacturing sector, analysts said. - Essar to sell natural gas from Raniganj by Jan - Oil higher in Asian trade, investors cautious - MP govt to slap notice on IOC - Essar Oil sees Rs 94-cr loss - Nestle, BEL, Oil India, Arvind & Opto Circuits Q2 results - IOC shows Rs 284 cr Q2 profit on cheaper crude, drop in losses A weak greenback, which makes dollar-priced crude cheaper for holders of stronger currencies, was also an extra factor behind the higher futures, they added. New York"s main contract, light sweet crude for December delivery, advanced 26 cents to $78.39 a barrel. Brent North Sea crude for December delivery gained 19 cents to $76.74. The two contracts closed firmer on Monday, buoyed in part by the US manufacturing expansion. The Institute of Supply Management said on Monday, its factory index, also known as the purchasing managers index, grew for a third consecutive month in October with a reading of 55.7 per cent. It was stronger than market expectations for a reading of 53 per cent and the highest rate of growth since April 2006. Any number above 50 indicates growth. "The reading marks the highest point in three and a half years," said Dariusz Kowalczyk, chief investment strategist with SJS Markets securities firm. Among the sub-indexes in the survey, the employment index was 53.1 per cent, marking a sharp turnaround from last month"s 46.2 per cent and suggesting that factories are starting to add jobs.


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