Dede Sophie

Any road accident is scary, but when it involves a truck, it is terrifying. Whether you are driving a truck yourself or you are in a car, the first steps you take after an accident are vital, and there is a lot to think about. You may need medical attention. And, if you weren’t at fault, then you will need to pursue legal action and fight for compensation; you should speak to a truck accident lawyer . It is essential that you stay at the scene of the crash, phone the emergency services if needed, check for injuries, document evidence, exchange information, and are cautious about what you say. Stay at the scene of the crash Leaving the incident could constitute a hit and run. Therefore, stay where you are until either emergency services have arrived or a pick-up truck. If you need urgent medical attention, then you should try not to move too much. Either way, you should leave the vehicle where it is so that authorities can get a clear idea of what happened. Call for help If a truck was ...

This early 12th century soapstone temple happens to be one of the earliest known temples built in the Hoysala era. It is the only chatushkuta (four shrines) temple built by the Hoysala dynasty. It was the first grand temple dedicated to goddess Lakshmi in the South of India. There are many architectural aspects to it that are unique to this temple only and not found in any of the other Hoysala temples. I am talking about the architectural beauty called Lakshmi Devi temple that is located in the village of Doddagaddavalli. Located somewhere between Belur and Hassan, the Lakshmi Devi temple at Doddagaddvalli is a rural holiday gem set amidst a sleepy village, coconut plantations and a lake. Many things about this temple are unique. It doesn’t have a jagati or raised platform that is common with other Hoysala temples. It has a combination of Kadamba and Dravidian shikharas. It has 4 shrines. And unlike the other Hoysala temples, it lacks ornate sculptures and intricate carvings. From a...

The new generation Renault Kangoo Van has arrived in Irish dealerships at a starting price of €26,495, writes Brian Byrne. The van is available in both diesel and electric versions, with an automatic option available for the diesel. The price of the electric version starts at €39,995, for which an SEAI Grant may be applicable. The new Kangoo offers a choice of two grades and two lengths. A 5-year warranty applies to all versions, with an 8-year warranty on the E-Tech Electric Kangoo battery.  Both have a cargo load volume of 3.3-4.2 cubic metres, while the payloads are 800kh-970kg on the diesel, and 600kg-760kg on the electric version. The WLTP figure for range in the electric Kangoo is 300km.