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Is it better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all? I find myself asking that question sometimes, but I never have a satisfying answer. When I first heard the question, I thought it was obvious. I thought there was no way anybody should miss out on something like love just because they might suffer. I was a really naïve kid. And a stupid one. I remember one time, on a really foggy day, where you couldn't see five feet in front of you, I left my parents and started talking to strangers. That day, I wonder if my parents thought they lost their little boy.

That's the sort of nonsense that has my attention when I hear a banging on my front door. "Strange," I said, my voice hoarse from never speaking but still trained to a satisfying girlishness. "It's a bit late for salesmen."

As I walk through my empty, tiny home, bits of junk and gaming accessories scattered about the floor of my living room, the banging continues. Figuring someone might be looking for help, and not trying to end up being the reason they don't get it, I start moving faster. Fast enough that I almost fall over, but I manage to reach the door without killing myself, this time. When I open it, I see something I didn't think I'd see- the police officer, a young man named Officer Warren, has his hand hovering over his weapon. He's usually nervous around women, but never nervous enough to draw a gun. In fact, he's never had to fire it once in the five years I've lived in this town. That's how I know it's serious.

NEW DELHI: State-run Telecom Consultants of India Limited (TCIL), the telecom and IT consulting and engineering company, is expecting at least 10% revenue growth on the back of a strong order book of Rs 9,000 crore.

“We are expecting to grow nearly 10% this year. Our order book is of Rs 9,000 crore including Rs 4,000 crore worth of projects in FY 2019-20. In addition, some big initiatives are…

NEW DELHI: State-run Telecom Consultants of India Limited (TCIL), the telecom and IT consulting and engineering company, is expecting at least 10% revenue growth on the back of a strong order book of Rs 9,000 crore.

“We are expecting to grow nearly 10% this year. Our order book is of Rs 9,000 crore including Rs 4,000 crore worth of projects in FY 2019-20. In addition, some big initiatives are…

Tan Chong International Limited (TCIL) officially unveiled its first Subaru assembly plant, occupying more than 100,000m2 in Bangkok’s Ladkrabang Industrial Estate today. This is the first plant outside Japan to fully produce Subaru cars in Asia. With an initial investment of ฿5 billion, the plant will deliver more than 6,000 Subaru Foresters in its first operating year to meet demand for Subaru vehicles in Southeast Asia. Strategic collaboration Tan Chong Subaru Automotive (Thailand) Limited (TCSAT) is a joint venture between Hong Kong-listed TCIL and Japan’s Subaru Corporation. TCIL, headquartered in Singapore, holds a 74.9 per cent stake through its subsidiary, TC Manufacturing and Assembly (Thailand) Limited, while Subaru Corporation holds the remaining 25.1 per cent. Thailand’s status as an automotive hub, with many Japanese automakers, established suppliers of components and strong localisation ability, meant the plant could be started up quickly and at a reasonable cost. In addition, trade agreements in ASEAN, further allow the cars to be competitively built and exported to meet growing demand.

The fifth-generation Subaru Forester is the first completely knocked-down (CKD) model to be assembled at TCSAT. The cars will be distributed in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia by Motor Image Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of TCIL. Some 100 cars have already been delivered to customers in Thailand. Motor Image also reported record sales figures at the Bangkok International Motor Show in March, largely contributed by strong consumer interest in the Subaru Forester. Mr Glenn Tan, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of TCIL, said, “This is truly a milestone for us, to be able to build Subaru cars ourselves in Thailand. From distribution, dealerships and aftersales, we are now also manufacturing Subaru cars. This strategic long- term move will allow us to better manage our supply chain, widen our product line up, localise better and be less dependent on supply from Japan. We will be better able to respond and meet consumer demand for Subaru vehicles in the region, and perhaps even beyond the region in future.” World class vehicles produced locally TCSAT employs a team of Japanese staff to ensure that production standards and processes meet the same stringent levels as in Japan. In addition, high-performance robotics are used at several stages of the assembly process to ensure superior quality and zero defects.

At the painting line, the pre-treatment, electrical deposits, primer and top coat are applied automatically. The key welding points of the car body and the sealer application for glass components are also automated to achieve total consistency. This is part of the technology and skills knowledge transfer which Subaru Corporation has committed to. Quality control and correction processes take place during and throughout the assembly process. This is complemented by regular production audits by Subaru Corporation. Some of the unique features of the plant include a test track, specially built to assess the condition of every car before they leave the factory. The robust quality control procedures ensure that every car produced at TCSAT is safe, comfortable and reliable. Occupational safety and health TCSAT employs more than 400 highly-skilled local workers. Expatriates from Japan and Singapore are also based in Thailand to share their technical and management expertise.