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Isaac Newton wrote a theory and they say the rest is history. How the falling of an apple could have rippling effects on the way we lead our lives is staggering to say the least. But then gravity as a theory and in practice has been used, misused and abused in ways that would make Newton cringe if he were still alive. Of course, the best part is when you find yourself countering gravity for those few moments – when you feel one with the atmosphere and bang! you land hard on your feet. Or in the case of the Scorpio, 16-inch footwear on all four corners.
It must have been just a fraction, when the Scorpio found elevation, but a badly judged ridge meant the front bumper on one side kissed mother earth rather hard. I should have enjoyed that moment but worried about the landing which was a series of thuds and crashes. As it came to a halt, my heart started to beat faster and somehow found the courage. The front bumper had suffered a deep gash and had come off its clips on one side. I feared the worst and believed that the car wouldn't be driveable after this and something from the undercarriage had worked itself loose. But none of that happened and we could drive it back to the Mahindra office without any trouble.
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