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Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Recorder
MCML launch new variants of Karvaan and Sherpa
LAHORE: In a notable development for Pakistan's commercial and family mobility sector, Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML) has launched upgraded variants of its two most popular vehicles, the Karvaan and the Sherpa, signaling a fresh commitment to safety, performance, and practicality. At a grand launch event held in Lahore, the company marked a milestone for the Changan Karvaan, which has now crossed 25,000 units sold in Pakistan. First introduced five years ago, the Karvaan has become a leader in its category, commanding over 52 percent market share in the 7-seater MPV segment. Once considered an under-served category in the automotive landscape, the multipurpose van is now evolving in design, technology, and power. The newly unveiled Karvaan Power Plus UG comes with a significant shift under the hood, a more powerful 1.2L engine replacing the previous 1.0L unit, offering 44% more horsepower and improved fuel efficiency. Alongside performance, the company has also focused on safety, introducing dual airbags for both driver and front passenger, ABS with EBD for more controlled braking, and rear parking sensors, all firsts in this category. Speaking at the launch, Danial Malik, CEO of Master Changan Motors, remarked, 'Karvaan is not just a vehicle, it's a movement. It has transformed what people expect from a 7-seater van by bringing dignity, design, and dependability to everyday mobility. Today, we are proud to take this journey further with the upgraded Karvaan UG and the next-generation Sherpa Power 1.2.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Singer Kaushiki Chakraborty on debut as lyricist with song Baithi Hun: I didn't even know that I could write
Indian classical vocalist Kaushiki Chakraborty never imagined she would write lyrics, until composer Shantanu Moitra shared a haunting story from Kashmir. What began as a personal experiment has now evolved into a promising new creative path for the 44-year-old. Singer Kaushiki Chakraborty is currently on India-tour 'Shantanu da told me about a couple whose son went missing. He shared a tune that stayed with me. The mother's perspective haunted me until it became a ballad. When I performed it privately and then at concerts, the overwhelming response gave me confidence,' she says. Kaushiki made her lyric-writing debut with the album Pankh, penning the songs Baithi Hun and Tarana. 'Mujhe pata hi nahin tha ki mujhe likhna aata hai (I didn't even know that I could write),' she says, adding, 'This marks the first instance where something I've written has been professionally recorded. Never did I imagine that my humble writings could one day find a place alongside the works of our industry's celebrated lyricists.' She admits the shift required a mindset change: 'There was this mental block — 'I'm just a singer' — but I'm learning to explore other creative dimensions now.' With Pankh, the singer has also reimagined the classical performance format. 'Beyond writing, I've completely reimagined the classical performance format. It's now a fusion of storytelling and singing — more like an OTT narrative style, where I alternate between narration and music to connect differently with audiences.' Kaushiki had earlier composed all the songs for her 2015 album Karvaan. Her new outing, she explains, took four years to take shape. 'In this era of singles, I needed compelling reasons to create another album. The six autobiographical songs weave together life stories — childhood, mentors, relationships, motherhood — interconnected like threads. If I had to summarise my life musically, this album would be it.' About her on-going, India-tour she reflects: 'The itinerary feels cosmically aligned. Varanasi's spiritual energy and musical heritage run deep in my family. Similarly, Lucknow holds special significance in my musical journey and the way its connoisseurs have embraced me.'
