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A little disheartened at the under 500 car roster
Thread starter shenfrey
shenfrey
I say under 500, as typically that's what 'over 400' stands for. We are so use to seeing 700, 800, 1000+ cars in GT games, especially mainline series ones such as GT7.
I know GT sport pretty much had its car roster doubled over the course of its life span, so maybe we could eventually see 800 cars. What do you think?
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ImaRobot
lImaRobotl
Some people are just too spoiled.
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NotThePrez
Wa-psh-wa-psh-pssh!
St.Pete, FL
Car choice > Car count. I'd rather take a smaller number of interesting, unique and varied cars over a larger car roster filled with a bunch of variants that are damn-near indistinguishable from the base model, which tended to be how PD would achieve its large car lists in the past.
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You are 100% correct. PD have spoiled us ; )
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Yeah, don't forget entitled too.
People always bring up the fact that the series had upwards of 1000+ cars at some point but fail to realize that 75-80% of that car list was terribly outdated, ugly, models that just wouldn't make sense to throw into a modern day game. The amount of remodeled HD vehicles that have been put in every iteration since then has been a great endeavor that they've been getting it down amazingly well. The only one other developer that has accomplished such things is T10 with Forza, and I'm glad to see them putting out just as much as it's competitor.
400-500 cars is way more than enough, and if you're disappointed with that then you have wildly unrealistic expectations that don't make sense in reality.
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GTP Editor, GTPEDIA Author
GTP_Famine
We are so use to seeing 700, 800, 1000+ cars in GT games
Mmmm...
It's kinda complicated, but the only games with 700, 800, 1000+ cars didn't have entirely comparable vehicles.
The problem with invoking the car lists of GT5 and GT6 was the most of the cars were simply copy/pasted from GT4 - and in several cases it was pretty awful to count them as separate vehicles.
GT5, due to the global online modes, essentially mashed together all of the various regional variations of GT4's car list into one. That generated a situation where you would have three vehicles with different names as different vehicles even though they were the same - and two of them weren't even real cars.
The one I bring up a lot is the Mazda MX-5, because I'm a massive Mazda nerd. If you played GT4 in Europe you'd have an MX-5. Play in the Americas and you'd have a Miata. Play in Japan/Asia and you'd have the Roadster. That's how Mazda names the car in the different regions, and PD simply renamed the native car (Roadster) for the regionalised games. It didn't particularly matter that there's no such thing as an MX-5 SR Limited, or a Miata SR Limited, because you were simply driving a rebadged Roadster SR Limited.
Along comes GT5, and the three lists get mashed into one, and you get all three cars. Only one is a real car - Roadster SR Limited - but you have two clones of it, tripling the car count for that car. It's far from alone; there's 34 MX-5 models in GT5, and only 12 are actually different, with the other 22 being two clones each of 11 genuine cars. Such was the scale of this cloning that GT5 had 100 more GT4 cars than any one version of GT4 did...
Now of course this was the "standard" car list - literally PS2 models from 2004/5 used in a PS3 game in 2010. You also had around 150 "premium" cars - PS3 models made for a PS3 game. These were much higher quality and had interior views, which the "standard" cars lacked.
So in essence you had 1000 cars split into two tiers, with 250 made for the game over five years, plus more than 800 simply brought in from an older game, at least 12% of which were inappropriate clones.
GT6 was the same deal, but they added about another 100 of the era-appropriate cars (over three years) to go alongside them.
In fact GT4, from 2004/5, was the only game which had 700+ cars that were entirely peers. GT2 of course had just over 600. GT1 and GT3 had about 150 each, which is also the case for GT5's Premiums, GT6's new "Detailed" cars over and above GT5, and Gran Turismo Sport.
If we take Yamauchi's word about GTS's cars being PS5-ready, it means that GT7 will have 250 (or so) more cars at launch than GTS did, or about 90 more than GTS did at the end of its life. That's about ballpark for the series' history.
GT1: 140 PS1 cars
GT5: 820 PS2 cars* + 250 PS3 cars
GTS: 170 PS4/PS5 cars -> 340 PS4/PS5 cars
GT7: 420 PS4/PS5 cars -> ?
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No no, you were right before. We were spoiled with a huge collection of cars every single game until sport. Even the PSP version had over 800 cars. Can't wait for the DLC to further add to the 400 car pool, the more the merrier. You can never have enough cars to choose from.
But as you and above posted said, a lot of cars were not up to the same quality as each other. Now we have quality parity, and PD have also down the ability to pump out cars at a pretty fast pace, it's going to be exciting to see where we end up at the end of GT 7.
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MatskiMonk
Not so Great Britain
If there's a reasonably rapid appearance of of 5-8 car monthly DLC, I'm not going to get too worried about it... though it's unlikely that anything less than 800 cars will ever excite me the way GT used to.
It's enough, granted, to get me to buy the game, and admittedly, there will big big chunks of that list I maybe only use once/twice, or maybe even not at all.. but the more cars there are, the more that are likely to be the ones I, or any individual player will want to use. It's not hard to pick any brand, class or era that doesn't have massive gaps that people would reasonably like to see filled. As a simplified example, for me to get the 5-10 BMW's I think are serious omissions, PD will probably have to add 400 cars, for me to get "more than enough" BMW's, they'd probably have to add double that (like I say, a simplified example, but I'm sure we all have groups of cars we prefer).
... as for that being a wildly unrealistic expectation... Yup, almost definitely. I'd love to know from Kaz why that was so unrealistic though. I'm one of those that would happily pay for DLC if it allowed them to fund that kind of expansion. If they can put 400+ cars out, for £70, why doesn't ~£5 a month for a DLC pack allow them to produce 25-30 cars a month? And that's a genuine question, not an expectation.
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Neither is wrong, the entitlement people feel because the game had a lot of ugly models before, expecting them to just magically appear in HD just isn't logical. Things take time, and that's the double-edged sword of having such huge roster that in a period where visual fidelity was drastically lower. 500 cars isn't a small amount at all.
You're not wrong, more cars equals more chances for individualism. That doesn't take away from the fact that 500~ cars isn't no where near a small amount, and really shouldn't warrant complaints considering the time constraints for actually modeling new/remade materials. If people are struggling to find what they like with a list of 500~ vehicles and/or they think it's a small amount, than really, there won't be any pleasing people like that and the developers shouldn't try either.
Well the industry time standard for getting these new vehicles in for one. It's very likely isn't about the money, as we've seen them pump more content into GTS than we've ever seen from them, and that was free. Throwing money at them likely wouldn't change that time frame much. As for wondering about 25-30 cars a month, I don't think any game ever has been capable of something of that sort, not even Forza that wildly outsources their work. That's talking about both pre and post-production and I think that's extremely telling of the situation at hand.
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mrbabyboyd
I am fine with the number of cars if they are all good, high quality cars. If they still had standard cars that would be a different story. But that's not the case so starting out over 400 is good enough
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GBalao888
You have to take note that since the bulk of the cars in previous games were PS2 Standards, Polyphony would actually rebuild the car from scratch rather than work on the existing assets. And given I heard that every car prior to 2006 will need a physical car to be sourced, that's going to take a lot to rebuild everything from GT4.
I'm guessing the "over 400" car target for launch is to get us, the players, looking forward to more cars added through game updates (besides tracks, of course). This is why Polyphony needs to be more aggressive in their post-launch strategy, picking up from how they did it exactly in GT Sport (like say, if we release with around 450 cars, then over the span of around three to four years, we could surpass the car count of GT4 through consistent updates).
Given that Polyphony are outsourcing, this means they could produce more cars at a faster rate. But don't just take my word for it, though, because we don't know how much to an extent they're doing this.
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Nismonath5
South Auckland, New Zealand
Something else to keep in mind is the ongoing Covid situation regarding international travel. Since they need a physical car to do their scans, there's bound to be a heap of hurdles to jump through, regardless of whether they go to the car or the car comes to them.
I imagine it would be much the same situation for tracks, too. Here's just hoping they can make it over to Mid-Field Raceway in time to get it scanned and mapped for GT7!
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MOPARbarrett5
barrett5
BarrettMopar
I seem to be in the minority, but I don't care very much about how a vehicle looks in game, I mainly want it to drive well. If the PS2 models could be adapted to the GT7 physics engine then I would be fine with them being added to GT7.
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MIE1992
Ridley-X4
Uh, was car DLC for GT7 not confirmed by Kaz himself? (And track DLC, too...)
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It's less about how they look generally and more about how they are inconsistent with the rest of the game.
As in, I could easily go back and play GT4 or any old game without having any issue with the visuals because it's all consistent, but slap PS2 assets alongside PS5 assets and it's going to look ridiculous and disjointed. That only works for fun easter egg type stuff in games.
It's the same in the opposite direction when PC modders stick super detailed assets into old games. It looks weird and off putting. Consistency is king.
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KilzoneStrife
I don't mind 400 or so cars at launch.. privided their lots of regular cars in there... but considering the entirety of GT Sport's carswill be there..it doesn't leave much room for regular cars unfortunately.
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RESHIRAM5
Central Coast, NSW
cyan-yoshi5
EelX 5
I'm happy with it being 400 to 500 cars. That's a lot to get around. Granted a lot will be from GT Sport so Race Cars a many (though I prefer Race Cars do I actually enjoy that).
It's not like Pokémon where you can transfer your collection or not redo the models but still cut the roster anyway. GT7 might have less Cars than GT5 and GT6 but the models are all improved to justify. The only upsetting thing for me is that it means the Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX220 (my favourite) chances go from slim to impossible but that's more of a personal complaint that doesn't really go against the game.
I don't mind lesser models myself but if the roster gets cut to get rid of clones or update all models, I don't mind it either. Neats it out.
However one issue I had with the older models is due to outdated licencing, Cars like the Mercedes CLK Touring Car and Audi R8 LMP had their sponsors censored in GT5 and GT6 and that was too jarring for me
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GTP_Royalton
400 is fine if they all can be heavily customized visually which I think is the case.
I'm far more disappointed by the tracks to be honest. Nothing really new or that stands out. Was hoping the Isle of Man would be there.
z34Slaven
z34-Slav
Veilyz
Personally over 400 is a good thing considering they will probably add more in free DLC / Paid DLC in the future. I'd much rather have one Mazda Miata then over 9000 that I have to scroll through
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GTP_Imari
No no, you were right before. We were spoiled with a huge collection of cars every single game until sport.
Lol wut? Were Gran Turismo 1, 3, 5P not games? Or do you just have an incredibly selective memory?
Right, most modern GT games seem to get a hundred or more extra cars through DLC post-launch, many of them for free. If we end up at ~550 by the end of 2024 that seems very reasonable.
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SofianeVAG
I personally would LOVE them to bring all the premium cars from GT5 and GT6 (at least the ones from brands already licensed for GT7) , that alone would bring the car list well over 500 and it's enough (with updates the list could even reach 600 which is a crazy figure for models as detailed as GT ones)
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GT Sport is about half road and half race cars. There does seem to be room for cars in the MiTo/Demio/Fit class. We'll have the AE86s and Aquios, plus the kei cars. Not sure if we'd see the old Civic sedans and Ford Ka, but there is room for 10-15 more regular cars.
Like I said, I do remember hearing that this would be the case for cars from 2005 and older.
Fission Mailed
Bratvegas
GTP_Liquid
The Gran Turismo 3 principle indicates that quality over quantity really does matter. At the time, going from 650+ cars in GT2 to about 150 in GT3 was disappointing but the strong legacy of GT3 proves how correct it ultimately was.
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Agree but problems is choice from what I see is not briliant, where are new cars like ferrari sf90, rimac nevera, aston martin valkyrie, koeniggseg jesko etc ? Edit or not so new now mclaren senna
Agree but problems is choice from what I see is not briliant, where are new cars like ferrari sf90, rimac nevera, aston martin valkyrie, koeniggseg jesko etc ?
This sort of thing has never been what Gran Turismo is about, so you're pretty much on a hiding to nothing here.
The Valkyrie might make it into GT7 eventually, and potentially the SF90 simply through the brand already appearing in the game, but I don't see any of the others ever being part of it. Or GT8.
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Out of the four of them, I see the Ferrari SF90 Stradale and Koenigsegg Jesko having a good chance at being in GT7 (eventually).
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ProjectF
"Coming Soon"
MadMax97
Not to mention that with further updates that number could go to 700-800 at end of the game lifespan. 550-600 MINIMUM
warp9engage
And it's a weakness of the franchise. Something they need to improve on. You don't need to be adding the cars that were announced less than a year ago, because it also take time to build them. But you don't need to be lagging 5 to 7 years behind, as it happens with brands like Ferrari which, at then end of GT Sport's update cycle, only featured cars from 2013 or prior (in the year 2020). They need to work on that.
(...)but I don't see any of the others ever being part of it. Or GT8.
Neither GT7 or GT8? That's a bit extreme. Why do you think this? Simply because the brands haven't featured in a GT title before, means they won't be able to feature within the next decade or so? Sounds like PD's licensing department may need better hands.
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Q: (python matrix) visualising mllib evaluation I am getting an overflow or similar in this code:
from pyspark.mllib.linalg import Vectors, DenseMatrix
import numpy as np

    def display_cm(m):
      a = m.toArray().astype(np.float)
      print(a)
      print(m)
      percentage_matrix = 100 *a.astype(np.float) /a.astype(np.float).sum(axis=1)
      print(percentage_matrix)
      plt.figure(figsize=(3, 3))
      sns.heatmap(percentage_matrix, annot=True,  fmt='.2f', xticklabels=['0' ,'1','2'], yticklabels=['0' ,'1','2']);
      plt.title('Confusion Matrix');

Input
m = DenseMatrix(3,3,[ 3,1,1, \
                      1,3,1, \
                      1,1,3])

display_cm(m)

Gives me

[[ 3.  1.  1.]
 [ 1.  3.  1.]
 [ 1.  1.  3.]]
DenseMatrix([[ 3.,  1.,  1.],
             [ 1.,  3.,  1.],
             [ 1.,  1.,  3.]])
[[ 60.  20.  20.]
 [ 20.  60.  20.]
 [ 20.  20.  60.]]

But with this input I get an error
#DenseMatrix([[  1.57760000e+04,   1.49200000e+03,   2.63000000e+02],
#             [  1.10000000e+01,   1.38200000e+03,   2.07000000e+02],
#             [  2.03000000e+02,   1.05000000e+03,   2.47000000e+02]])

m = DenseMatrix(3,3,[  1.57760000e+04,1.10000000e+01,2.03000000e+02, \
                       1.49200000e+03, 1.38200000e+03, 1.05000000e+03, \
                       2.63000000e+02,2.07000000e+02,2.47000000e+02])

display_cm(m)

[[  1.57760000e+04   1.49200000e+03   2.63000000e+02]
 [  1.10000000e+01   1.38200000e+03   2.07000000e+02]
 [  2.03000000e+02   1.05000000e+03   2.47000000e+02]]
DenseMatrix([[  1.57760000e+04,   1.49200000e+03,   2.63000000e+02],
             [  1.10000000e+01,   1.38200000e+03,   2.07000000e+02],
             [  2.03000000e+02,   1.05000000e+03,   2.47000000e+02]])
[[  8.99891621e+01   9.32500000e+01   1.75333333e+01]
 [  6.27459928e-02   8.63750000e+01   1.38000000e+01]
 [  1.15794878e+00   6.56250000e+01   1.64666667e+01]]

Also tried this
https://stackoverflow.com/a/8904762/203968
from pyspark.mllib.linalg import Vectors, DenseMatrix
import numpy as np

def display_cm(m):
  a = m.toArray().astype(np.float)
  print(a)
  print(m)
  row_sums = a.sum(axis=1)
  percentage_matrix = a.astype(np.float) / row_sums[:, np.newaxis]
  #percentage_matrix =   100 *a.astype(np.float64) /a.astype(np.float64).sum(axis=1)
  print(percentage_matrix)
  plt.figure(figsize=(3, 3))
  sns.heatmap(percentage_matrix, annot=True,  fmt='.2f', xticklabels=['0' ,'1','2'], yticklabels=['0' ,'1','2']);
  plt.title('Confusion Matrix');

#DenseMatrix([[  1.57760000e+04,   1.49200000e+03,   2.63000000e+02],
#             [  1.10000000e+01,   1.38200000e+03,   2.07000000e+02],
#             [  2.03000000e+02,   1.05000000e+03,   2.47000000e+02]])

m = DenseMatrix(3,3,[  1.57760000e+04,1.10000000e+01,2.03000000e+02, \
                       1.49200000e+03, 1.38200000e+03, 1.05000000e+03, \
                       2.63000000e+02,2.07000000e+02,2.47000000e+02])

display_cm(m)

[[  1.57760000e+04   1.49200000e+03   2.63000000e+02]
 [  1.10000000e+01   1.38200000e+03   2.07000000e+02]
 [  2.03000000e+02   1.05000000e+03   2.47000000e+02]]
DenseMatrix([[  1.57760000e+04,   1.49200000e+03,   2.63000000e+02],
             [  1.10000000e+01,   1.38200000e+03,   2.07000000e+02],
             [  2.03000000e+02,   1.05000000e+03,   2.47000000e+02]])
[[ 0.89989162  0.08510638  0.015002  ]
 [ 0.006875    0.86375     0.129375  ]
 [ 0.13533333  0.7         0.16466667]]

Fails for this based on
m = DenseMatrix(3,3,[  1.57760000e+04,1.10000000e+01,2.03000000e+02, \
                       1.49200000e+03, 1.38200000e+03, 1.05000000e+03, \
                       2.63000000e+02,2.07000000e+02,2.47000000e+02])

display_cm(m)

A: Using this answer works for me with my current data. (Unsure if I also updated some of the libs)
https://stackoverflow.com/a/8904762/203968
from pyspark.mllib.linalg import Vectors, DenseMatrix
import numpy as np

def display_cm(m):
  a = m.toArray()
  print(a)
  print(m)
  row_sums = a.astype(np.float64).sum(axis=1).astype(np.float64)
  percentage_matrix = a.astype(np.float64) / row_sums[:, np.newaxis]
  print(percentage_matrix)
  plt.figure(figsize=(3, 3))
  sns.heatmap(percentage_matrix, annot=True,  fmt='.2f', xticklabels=['0' ,'1','2'], yticklabels=['0' ,'1','2']);
  plt.title('Confusion Matrix');

# DenseMatrix([[  1.57760000e+04,   1.49200000e+03,   2.63000000e+02],
#              [  1.10000000e+01,   1.38200000e+03,   2.07000000e+02],
#              [  2.03000000e+02,   1.05000000e+03,   2.47000000e+02]])

m = DenseMatrix(3,3,[  1.57760000e+04,1.10000000e+01,2.03000000e+02, \
                       1.49200000e+03, 1.38200000e+03, 1.05000000e+03, \
                       2.63000000e+02,2.07000000e+02,2.47000000e+02])

display_cm(m)

[[  1.57760000e+04   1.49200000e+03   2.63000000e+02]
 [  1.10000000e+01   1.38200000e+03   2.07000000e+02]
 [  2.03000000e+02   1.05000000e+03   2.47000000e+02]]
DenseMatrix([[  1.57760000e+04,   1.49200000e+03,   2.63000000e+02],
             [  1.10000000e+01,   1.38200000e+03,   2.07000000e+02],
             [  2.03000000e+02,   1.05000000e+03,   2.47000000e+02]])
[[ 0.89989162  0.08510638  0.015002  ]
 [ 0.006875    0.86375     0.129375  ]
 [ 0.13533333  0.7         0.16466667]]

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Some members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are considering withdrawing thousands of their forces from Afghanistan once the United States begins to officially cut its own presence in the country, according to American and European officials.
The Trump administration's decision to eventually reduce its own forces from roughly 12,000 troops to around 8,500 has triggered a debate within the 29-country alliance, as well as with other nations contributing troops to the international force deployed to Afghanistan. While some countries believe they need to reduce their forces, others, including Germany and Italy, believe their forces could remain under certain conditions.
Read the full story and more in The New York Times.
Former Adjunct Fellow, Transatlantic Security Program
Rachel Rizzo is an adjunct fellow at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), working in the Transatlantic Security Program. Her research focuses on European security, N...

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Q: Passing angular 1 controller scope method as callback to captcha library I have a client who is based in china and requires specialised captcha that works there. The captcha I need to use is here https://open.captcha.qq.com/
Basically there are 4 steps to get it working:

*

*In the  label of html, add this line:
<script src="https://ssl.captcha.qq.com/TCaptcha.js"></script>

*Add id and property to any DOM element that we want to activate captcha, such as button, div or span. Sample code as below:
<button id="TencentCaptcha"
data-appid="2090807227"
data-cbfn="callback"
>验证</button>

*Then create callback function in javascript:
function callback(res){
    console.log(res)
    if(res.ret == 0){
       alert(res.ticket)   // ticket
   }
}

*From the callback, make a POST request to the server to validate the ticket

I'm struggling this to incorporate this into my UI which uses Angular 1.5.6.
My controller is:
.controller('MyCtrl', function($scope) {
  $scope.oldCallback = function(){
    console.log('in the old callback');
  };

  $scope.newCallback = function(){
    // PASS THIS AS THE CALLBACK TO NEW REGISTER BUTTON
  };
})

I have created a CodePen here.
The only way I can get it remotely working is if I pass in a method in the HTML e.g.
  <button type="submit" id="TencentCaptcha"
   data-appid="2090807227"
   data-cbfn="(function(res){alert('res is ' + res)})">
    Register
  </button>

After clicking Register, the captcha library presents a popup with a challenge to the user. Once completed, the callback passed to data-cbfn is executed. How can I call my controller method from this callback, passing through the result?

A: I created a global function and was then able to call the correct method in the controller:
function callback(){
    var scope = angular.element(document.getElementById("home")).scope();
    scope.register();
}

A: You could also add your function to the window from your angular controller:
.controller('MyCtrl', function($scope, $window) {

  $window.callback = function callback(res) {
      $scope.register();
  };
});

This way you don't have to request the document element which may change scope or id later on.
Also: $compileProvider.debugInfoEnabled(false); will actually disable the functionality to retrieve the scope from a document element like you've done.
You should be turning off the debugInfo functionality in production mode for performance and security reasons.


I started this series of product reviews because No1: I'm a sucker for beauty products and No2: I have three daughters who are beginning to take an interest in the beauty world. Consequently, I find myself in Superdrug quite often looking for Zoella's latest recommendation with my little ladies so I thought I'd make a thing of it. On one of my recent trips I bought Superdrug's Naturally Radiant Hot Cloth Cleanser and an Anti-Ageing SPF 50 Mattifying Face Fluid.
What's the verdict? The Hot Cloth Cleanser was ok, I mean for a mere £2.95, you can't ask for more (bought whilst on offer, usual price £5.99). It felt a little watery and definitely lacking in the richness you might expect from this type of product. Alternative brands such as Eve Lom, Decleor and Liz Earle all offer much more luxurious balms but this budget friendly and Paraben free alternative did cleanse my skin quite well. However, I felt I needed to repeat the cleansing process a second time to remove heavy makeup and the muslin cloth that comes with it felt cheap and scratchy. Overall, an ok budget option.
I also road tested Mabelline Brow Drama Crayon. I generally like my brows to look neat and tidy but anything besides having them threaded regularly and covering the odd bald spot is too high maintenance for me. Finding the right brow product is quite a tricky business in my opinion but to be honest I think brow powders and angled brush are the best option – a good matte eye shaddow will also do the trick. There's a handy guide on how to fill in your brows here that you might like to read.
I need a product that I can use on the run and I have tried Benefit Gimme Brow but I find it messy on the outer (thinner) part of my eyebrows. For a while I also used a Rimmel eyebrown pencil in the dark brown shade but it was actually quite red and looked bizarre in daylight. I am quite taken by Mabelline's crayon. The formulation is creamy and nice on application, the colour is also good and true to its' name. The downside is that it's quite chubby so hard to apply neatly on those thinner areas. I'd say that the results are good when used with a blending brush.
I hope you have enjoyed this instalment of Budget Beauty Buys. Have you found any bargains recently? It would be great to hear all about it!


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I wish I had time to investigate Accelerator v2, a managed interface for General-Purpose GPU and x64 multicore data-parallel programming. Fun! Satnam Singh's MSDN Blog : GPGPU and x64 Multicore Programming with Accelerator from F#.
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I wish all statistical tests could be reduced to something this easy to follow and understand: Easy statistics for AdWords A/B testing, and hamsters.


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A North Carolina priest has been arrested after allegedly pulling a gun during a road rage incident.
William Rian Adams, a priest at Calvary Episcopal Church in Fletcher, was driving a red Chevrolet Corvette when he "attempted to brake-check" another truck that was closely following him, police said.
"As the victim attempted to pass the Corvette, the driver [Adams] pointed a semi-automatic handgun at them," the police report said.
Adams told police that one of the occupants of the pickup truck, a 24-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, rolled down a window, started screaming and threw a drink at his vehicle, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Adams also reportedly told police the weapon was not loaded.
Adams was arrested and the gun that was allegedly taken out, a Glock 22, was also taken into evidence.
Adams is charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.


All of our endorsees are strong supporters of municipalization. Four of the five are women, correcting gender imbalance on Council. Most importantly, all are prepared to serve. They have the knowledge, city experience, values, and courage to be outstanding councilmembers.
Incumbent. Has supported PLAN-Boulder's values during all her years on Council, including good planning and stewardship of Open Space. Long track record of listening to constituents. Energetic champion of recycling and the environment for decades. Leader in providing protection to mobile home residents through Mobile Home Ordinance to protect residents' rights.
Incumbent. Executive Director of Eco-Cycle. Longtime environmentalist. Supporter of Local Food initiatives and excellent problem solver. Has supported strong positions to help control growth and development.
Close connections to CU. Member of University Hill Commercial District Management Commission. Neighborhood activist and historic preservation supporter. Seeks to re-energize the visionary qualities of Boulder. Brings a diversity of experience to City Council.
Architect. Planning Board member. Activist behind award-winning Compatible Development Ordinance. Advocate of vigorous implementation of City's Climate Action Plan. Spent years building communities and providing disaster relief in Malawi, Sri Lanka, Haiti and Bosnia.
Long term global environmental activist. Committed to maintaining a healthy Open Space system. Former Regent of the University of Colorado and former Boulder City Council member Well-versed in the current local issues. Supporter of arts and social justice.
VOTE YES. Would provide a safety net in case the City Council decides to re-zone residential neighborhoods, but would probably be infrequently used. It would not apply to projects proposed under the existing land-use regulations.
VOTE YES. Would finally implement the policy contained in the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan for the past 45 years that requires growth to pay its own way. This is a principle which PLAN-Boulder has advocated for decades and is a matter of equity for the taxpayers.
VOTE YES. Would tax short-term rentals similar to hotel and motel taxes.
VOTE YES. Extends the tax on electric bills and supports city programs such as re, police and parks.
VOTE YES. With global temperatures now predicted to rise over 6 degrees Fahrenheit, this is needed more now than ever.
VOTE YES. This would bring some antiquated provisions up to date.
Ballot Question 2R "Amending Charter Provisions Regarding Compensation for Council Members" VOTE NO. Not the right time for a pay raise of about 100 percent. PLAN-Boulder strongly supports increasing diversity of the Council, but also supports the concept of the citizen Council member.


Recorded in San Francisco at the historic Regency Ballroom and mixed in 5.1 surround sound, the DVD features performance by Ronnie's past band members in Montrose (Sammy Hagar, Denny Carmassi, Bill Church with Joe Satriani), Gamma (Davey Pattison, Denny Carmassi and Glenn Letsch with Marc Bonilla), performing both groups' hits.
Additionally, Ronnie's colleagues and people he mentored and produced over the 40 years of his career are featured as well, including Neal Schon (Journey), Ricky Phillips (Styx), Steve Smith (ex-Journey), Ed Roth, Jimmy Paxson (Stevie Nicks), Jeff Watson (ex-Night Ranger), Tesla, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer (Kiss), Eric Martin (Mr. Big), and more.
The DVD will also include interviews, bonus features, a photo gallery, and an additional set of Ronnie's hits by an all-star band featuring Chuck Terpo, Mario Cipollina, Tal Morris, Dave Meniketti and the members of Y&T. This was recorded and filmed at Bob Weir's TRI Studios.
The iconic and legendary Ronnie Montrose has been called the Father of American Hard Rock - an innovator and an incendiary guitar genius. In his short time with Van Morrison Ronnie created the iconic guitar riff for the classic song "Wild Nights". In the Edgar Winter group he left even a bigger Mark with his catchy heavy-handed riffs on songs like "Free Ride" and "Frankenstein". But it would be his self-titled release, MONTROSE that would become the cornerstone of American hard rock. This debut in 1973 crafted such classics as "Rock the Nation", "Bad Motor Scooter," and "Space Station #5,". It laid the ground work and became the template for bands like Van Halen and countless subsequent musicians. His musical Journey lead him to the creation of GAMMA where he crafted songs like "Voyager", "Thunder And Lighting" and "Ready For Action". Ronnie was always searching and reinventing himself musically. Venturing through a brief instrumental period he brought us both "Open Fire" and his masterpiece version of "Town Without Pity".
And now, fans will be able to experience the music of Ronnie once again, with the new DVD, Concert for Ronnie Montrose - A Celebration of His Life In Music.


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IT IS CONFIRMED THAT THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT FOR INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION WITH THE EMBASSY OF INDIA, BUDAPEST FOR PERSONS TRAVELING TO INDIA.
For latest updates on travel to India, please see https://boi.gov.in and https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/GuidelinesforInternationalarrivalsupdatedon10thFebruary2022.pdf
All passengers traveling to India are required to fill in the self-reporting form / apply for exemption from institutional quarantine at the Air Suvidha portal at https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration. Please also follow requirements of the airlines for travel to India.
There are two ways of applying Indian visa:
1. E-VISA (Electronic Visa)
2. REGULAR VISA (Paper visa on Passport)
Below you can find general information about both types of visa and the process for applying visa:
1. E-Visa
Government of India has launched e-Visa for ease of travel. Now you can apply for e-visa from wherever you are. Applications are processed within 72 hours by Bureau of Immigration, India (BOI/MHA). E-visa is called Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). ETA is issued to applicants electronically (i.e. e-mail) on the basis of which travel to India can be made. The applicants can apply and see instructions for e-visa here: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html.
Some important information about the e-visa facility is provided below:
e-Visa has 5 sub-categories viz. e-Tourist Visa (30 days, one year and 5 years), e-Business Visa (1 year multiple entry), e-Medical Visa (60 days), e-Medical Attendant Visa (60 days) and e-Conference Visa (30 days Single Entry).
A foreigner (other than those applying for e-Conference Visa) will be allowed to club activities permitted under these categories. Foreigners applying for e-Conference visa will be permitted to club the activities permitted under e-Tourist visa only (validity co-terminus with e-Conference Visa only i.e. 30 days). Only two e-Medical Attendant Visas will be granted against one e- Medical Visa.
e-Tourist Visa fees (excluding bank charges) is USD $10 for 30 days period (April-June); USD $25 for 30 days period (July-March); USD $ 40 for 1 year; and USD $80 for 5 year. e-Visa fees for other categories can be checked here:https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/eTV_revised_fee_final.pdf
This facility is in addition to the existing Regular Visa services.
The instruction on eligibility, requirements, filling-up of the e-Visa forms, etc. are mentioned in detail on Bureau of Immigration and Ministry of Home Affairs webpage: www.indianvisaonline.gov.in
e-Visa is non-extendable , non-convertible & not valid for visitingProtected/Restrictedand Cantonment Areas. Passport of traveler should have validity of atleast six month from date of arrival in India and it should contain atleast two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer. You must travel on the passport which you have applied for e-Visa. Entry will be allowed into India on the new passport even if ETA has been issued on the old passport, however in such cases a traveler must carry the old passport on which ETA was issued.
e-Visa is valid for entry through designated 28 Airports and 5 seaports (the list can be checked here:https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html). However, the foreigner can take exit from any of the authorized Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) in India. For more details please visit the following webpage: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Note: You are not required to visit Embassy of India for E-visa as Embassy of India does not have any role in issuance of E-visas as it is issued directly by Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Its confirmation or otherwise will come to you directly in your e-mail. Kindly take a print along while travelling. For all your queries regarding E-visa, contact details of helpdesk are provided here:
E-visa helpdesk :
+91-11-24300666 (24x7)
indian-evisa@gov.in
Payment Helpdesk :
SBIePay:+91-22-2752-3816; +91-1800-22-1401 (24 x 7)
Axis Bank : +91 1800-419-0073 (24 x 7)
2. Regular Visa
2.1 Three Step Regular Visa (Paper Visa On Passport) Application Process:
Step1 : Apply online (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html). From 26 January 2022, the visa applicants are required to directly upload the visa supporting documents 'Online' at the time of the filling the application. The applicants will be unable to complete visa applications without the uploading of visa supporting documents. Applicants need to take the print out of the application form and also submit the hard copy of all the supporting documents to the Embassy during the submission of the application. It is informed that without the print out of the application form and other mentioned documents the visa application will not be accepted.
Step2 :Take appointment (https://www.eoibudapest.gov.in/page/appointment-for-visa-consular-passport/) for submitting your application with original passport and other required documents at Embassy. Bio-metrics, viz capture of facial and finger print data, will also be taken at this time. Appointments are given on Wednesdays between 1000hrs to 1200hrs (except Embassy holidays)
Step3 :Receive visa from Embassy, Monday to Thursday between 1600 hrs to 1700hrs (except embassy holidays)
2.2 General Information about Regular Visa is provided below:
The application form for regular visa is online, there is no physical paper form. The details should be carefully entered correctly in the online application form without withholding any information. While filling in the online application form, applicant is also required to upload his / her recent photograph. After submitting the online application: (i) take out the printout of the application; (ii) affix (not to staple) one colour photograph (5 cm x 5cm) in the prescribed box and give another photograph separately(photograph should be identical to the one uploaded online); (iii) sign the application (on the 1st page below the photograph and on the 2nd page at bottom); and (iv) other documents required vary as per the visa category, which can be checked under each visa category mentioned below.
Biometric Enrolment at Embassy is mandatory for Regular Visa Applicants. It will involve capture of facial and finger print data. Exemptions from Biometric enrolment will be allowed in the following cases only:
(i) Holders of Diplomatic and Official/Service passports
(ii) Age of applicant is under 12 years or more than 70 years.
Personal presence of applicants for all the visa categories would be mandatory at the time of submission of visa application at Embassy of India, Budapest.
The passport of the traveler should have validity of minimum of six months and it should contain at least two blank pages for affixing visa/stamping by the Immigration Officer.
Visas are valid from the date of issue and not from the date of entry into India. Applicants may take this into account while specifying the duration of visa required.
Processing of Tourist/Business Visas application of Hungarian nationals normally takes 03 working days, provided all documents are complete. Tourist/Business Visas will be granted the same day to Bosnia & Herzegovina nationals, provided all documents are complete. For nationals of country, other than Hungary and Bosnia & Herzegovina, applying for Tourist/Business Visa it will take another 5-7 working days. However, in certain cases it may take longer time as well. For other visa categories processing time varies on case to case basis. Nationals of countries other than Hungary and Bosnia& Herzegovina hare advised to apply visa from their native country in case they have been resident in Hungary/Bosnia & Herzegovina for less than two years.
Purpose of visit declared while submitting the visa application should be strictly adhered to. However, for all types of visa there is no restriction for doing activities permitted under Tourist Visa.
All fees should be paid in cash (in Hungarian Forints) at the time of submission of visa application, cheques or credit cards are not accepted. Fees once received will not be refunded, even if visa application is withdrawn by the applicant or visa is not issued.
Acceptance of visa application does not automatically guarantee grant of a visa. The issue of visa, its type and duration are determined on the merits of each case. No claims and correspondences shall be entertained in this regard.
Foreign national granted any type of visa is not permitted to engage themselves in Tabligh work. There will be no restriction in visiting religious places and attending normal religious activities like attending religious discourses. However, preaching religious ideologies, making speeches in religious places, distribution of audio or visual display/ pamphlets pertaining to religious ideologies, spreading conversion etc. will not be allowed.
Use of any kind of satellite telephone in India is permissible only after obtaining a prior license from Department of Telecommunications (DOT-Government of India). Persons arriving in India and importing satellite telephones through baggage are required to declare these on arrival. Satellite phones declared to Indian customs will be allowed clearance only after production of a license issued by the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India.
Unauthorized use of satellite phones in India attracts penal provisions of the Indian Telegraph Act and Indian Wireless Act. Persons found using their satellite phones without license will be prosecuted and such unauthorized satellite phones found in their possession will be seized.
A person holding Diplomatic and Official passport of Hungary is exempted from visa requirements for a period of stay upto 90 days.
Visa enquiries may be addressed at 0036-1-325 7742/43 or at cons.budapest@mea.gov.in/sscons.budapest@mea.gov.in.
2.3 Information about Various Categories of Regular Visa and Documents required:
Mandatory Documents for each category of visa (in addition to specific documents as per visa category)
Following general documents are mandatory for all visa categories (additional documents, if any, are mentioned under the different visa categories below):
Print out of online application form filled.
Two photographs (5×5 cm, one to be pasted in VISA Application form, and one attached with the Application. Please ensure that photographs are of good quality on hard paper photo card).
Original passport with Photocopy of it.
Photocopy of Identity card and Address Card.
The application in case of minors (below 16 years) needs to be submitted along with documents in original and self attested copy of the following: Marriage certificate, Birth certificate (full version), Consent form duly signed by both the parents and self attested copies of their current passport. The application form may be signed by either of the parents or both. A custody order from the Court is required in required in respect of children, whose parents are legally separated.
Photocopy of Confirmed Hotel Booking in India. (If the person will stay in India with friends/family members then Invitation letter and Copy of passport/Address certificate of Indian person should be enclosed.)
Proof of availability of sufficient funds to meet expenses during his/her stay in India (bank statement/letter from the applicant's bank to the effect will be acceptable).
Flight Bookings
Regular Visa Categories
A tourist visa is granted to a foreigner whose sole objective of visiting India is: Recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives; Attending a short term yoga programme (not issued with a qualifying certificate/diploma etc); Short duration medical treatment including treatment under Indian systems of medicine;
Document(s) supporting the purpose of visit, if purpose is other than recreation, sightseeing.
Mandatory documents (mentioned in red above).
For those coming to establish an industrial/business venture, those required to travel frequently on long-term business activities and for investors.For all other business activities.
For sports persons and coaches including those engaged in commercial sports events on contract with remuneration and those coming for International Sports Events in India.
Letter from employer in Hungary/Bosnia&Herzegovina introducing the applicant with passport details, designation in the company, and stating the purpose of visit to India, duration of visit, number of visits envisaged etc. Also, the letter shall give details of the nature of business in which the company is involved.
Invitation letter from the Indian entity stating the purpose, duration and number of visits for which visa is required. Also, the Indian company shall email a scanned copy of such invitation letter to the Embassy at cons.budapest@mea.gov.in.
Mandatory documents (mentioned in red above)
Player, coach engaged with commercial sports events:
Requisite clearancesfrom the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports of India.
Security clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs and Political Clearance from Ministry of External Affairs
Same documents as required for Employment Visa, please see down below
Sports persons coming to India to participate in an international sports events:
Invitation letter to sports teams and sports persons to visit India from the concerned Sports Federation/Association in India.
Letter from the concerned Sports Federation/Association in Hungary/Bosnia & Herzegovina.
A medical visa (MED Visa) is granted for an individual whose sole purpose is to seek medical treatment in established/recognized/specialized hospitals/treatment centers in India.
Applicant should submit the medical documents establishing the need for and the bonafides of taking medical treatment in India.
Medical case history of the patient with recommendations of local doctor attending on the patient.
Letter from hospital in India for Medical visa (in prescribed format).
Copy of the Certificate of Accreditation of the hospital by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare providers (NABH).
Letter from doctor/hospital certifying the requirement of an attendant (for medical attendant)
Mandatoy Documents (mentioned in red above)
A Conference visa is granted to attend a conference/seminar/workshop being held in India.
Invitation Letter for conference from organizers in India.
Letter in support of attending the conference from the Employer/Organisation in Hungary/Bosnia & Herzegovina
Security Clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs and Political Clearance from Ministry of External Affairs Clearance, if applicable.
For intra company transferees, for employment with NGO's, for those coming to execute projects in Power & Steel sectors.
Anyone who wishes to come to India for honorary work (without salary) with NGOs registered in India will be granted Employment Visa
The applicant should be highly skilled and/or qualified professional, who is being engaged or appointed by a company/ organization/ industry/ undertaking in India on contract or employment basis.
Applicant must submit proof of his/her employment or contract or engagement by the company/firm/organization in India.
Applicant must submit documentary proof of his educational qualifications and professional expertise.
Documentary proof of applicant's educational qualifications and professional expertise
Letter of Appointment and offer of employment of the applicant from the Indian company.
Letter from employer in Hungarian/Bosnian & Herzegovina.
In respect of Indian organisation, copies of: i) Certificate of Incorporation, ii) GST Registration Certificate, iii) PAN card, iv) Copy of Income Tax Returns filed by Indian organisation in India for the previous three financial years. organisation.
Employment Contract giving detailed terms and conditions of the employment, should be signed by both the employer and the applicant. The contract should clearly mention (i) salary and allowances, and (ii) all other perquisites which would be taken into account for the purpose of working out the income tax payable by the employee. All amounts must be mentioned in Indian National Rupee (INR).
Letter addressed to the Consular Officer, Embassy of India, Budapest by the Indian organisation introducing the applicant with passport details, and giving justification for offering employment to the applicant. Also, the Indian company shall email a scanned copy of such letter to the Embassy at cons.budapest@mea.gov.in
For those coming to execute projects in Power & steel sectors :
Documentary proof of applicant's educational qualifications and professional expertise.
Letter from employer in Hungary/Bosnia&Herzegovina providing brief description of the nature of its projects in India and a brief description of the job which the applicant is required to perform in India.
Letter from Indian company taking full responsibility for the conduct of foreign company and applicant
Letter from Indian company awarding the contract to a foreign company specifying the following details:
Name of foreign company
Registered address of a foreign company
Name of project awarded as per the tender document Location of project in India (Village/ Town/ District/ State)
Duration of contract (in days)
Total number of foreign workers likely to be sent by the foreign company- category wise (i) highly skilled (ii) skilled- technician with diploma/polytechnic degree; and (iii) skilled workers with school level education.
A Student visa is granted to an individual who produces proof of admission to a full-time course in a recognized educational institution in India.
For school education, for higher education (including in South Asian University and Nalanda University), provisional student visa for short term courses and for those coming under Student Exchange Programme.
For studies in Yoga, vedic culture and Indian systems of music and dance and for Buddhist studies. For Theological studies.
For Research scholars, visiting research faculty, research scholar on bilateral exchange programme, members of botanical scientific anthropological etc., expeditions.
For those coming for Internship in India (including those coming under French VIE programme).
1) No Student Visa will be issued if it is sponsored by franchise Educational Institutes running off-campus centres, Study Centres of Open Universities offering distance learning programmes, Educational Institutes running "outreach" programmes and offering courses without any statutory sanction from regulatory authorities.
(2) Student Visa will not be issued for pursuing 'Short Term Courses' which are not recognized.
(3) List of recognised institutions are available on, www.ugc.ac.in ,
http://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/alluniversity.pdf, http://www.ugc.ac.in/ recogCollege.aspx, www.mhrd.gov.in, http://mhrd.gov.in/institutions. Further, list of institutes approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is available on their website www.aicte-india.org.
For regular courses in educational institutions:
Letter of admission from a recognized Indian educational institution clearly stating the name of the course, its duration and fees charged (including boarding and lodging).
Also, the Indian educational institution shall email a scanned copy of such letter to the Embassy at cons.budapest@mea.gov.in.
No Objection Letter from parents of applicant to study abroad, if applicant is below 18 years of age
Document showing financial support for the tuition fee and stay in India.
For those coming for internship:
Documentary proof of completion of graduation/post graduation. [Note: Gap between the completion of graduation/ post graduation and the commencement of the internship should not be more than two years]
Letter from a recognized Indian educational institution / NGO / Company clearly stating the details, duration and terms and condition of the internship. Also, the Indian entity shall email a scanned copy of such letter to the Embassy at cons.budapest@mea.gov.in.
An undertaking from the company/organization concerned that they will ensure departure of the foreigner on completion of the internship. Any other document(s) as may be required on a case to case basis.
For research scholar, visiting research faculty, Members of Botanical, Scientific, Anthropological etc. expeditions :
Original admission letter of recognized university. (emails or photocopies of admission letters will not be accepted)
Any other document(s) as may be required on a case to case basis.
Purpose of enabling him/ her to travel through India to a destination outside India.
It will be valid for a single journey and for entry within 15 days from the date of issue.
A transit visa is not required by a foreigner passing through, in direct transit by air, and travelling onward through India, provided he/she does not leave the specified precincts of the airport.
A person travelling by sea is not required to hold a Transit visa as long as he does not leave the ship.
Valid travel documents for the country of destination and the countries enroute.
In case of Seamen joining vessels in Indian ports:
Letter from the Agent in India
Letter from the Local Agent in Hungary/Bosnia&Herzegovina
Employment contract.
Copy of seamen's book.
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For foreign nationals coming for shooting of feature films, reality TV & Web shows/series, commercial TV serials/shows and web shows/series and for location recce.
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Application for Emergency Visa (with supporting documents from India like Death Certificate/Hospital/Doctor's certificate) has to be submitted.
All conditions applicable to Tourist visa will be applicable.
The decision of the Embassy of India, Budapest, in this matter shall be final.
The charges for issuing an emergency visa will be HUF4620/- in addition to visa fees as applicable.
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The following visa fees structure are applicable for Hungarian, Bosnian and all countries except those with which we have bilateral arrangements (Please see below of those countries).
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Entries Fees (in HUF)
1 TOURIST VISAS (T)
Up to 1 year/Single or Multiple Entry 41000
More than 1 year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry 80900
2 Business Visas (B*)
More than 1 year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry 100900
3 ENTRY VISAS (X)
Up to 6 months/Single or Multiple Entry 33100
More than 6 months and up to 1 year/ Multiple Entry 49000
4 Employment (E) and Project (P) Visas**
5 Student Visas (S)
Valid for the duration of the course or 5 years, whichever is less/Multiple Entry 33100
6 Medical Visas (MED) and Medical Attendant Visas (MED X)
More than 6 months and up to 1 year/ Multiple Entry
7 Conference Visas (C)
8 Journalist Visas (J)
9 Research Visa (R)
More than 1 year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry
10 Missionary Visa (M)
11 Mountaineering Visa (MX)
12 Intern Visa (I)
Up to 1 year/ Multiple Entry
13 Film Visa (F)
Up to 1 year/Single or Multiple Entry
(Maximum duration of the visa will be 1 year)
14 Transit Visa
Up to 15 days/ Single or Double Entry 9100
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In view of the existing bilateral agreements/arrangements, visa fee in respect of following countries will be as follows:-
(a) Singaporean Nationals:-
Visa Type/Duration/Entries
for Singaporean National
Visa Fee (in HUF)
TOURIST VISAS (T) Up to 6 months / Multiple Entry
All other type of visa
Visa fee same as mentioned for all countries
(b) Japanese Nationals: –
for Japanese National
All other types of visas
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for U.K. Nationals
Visa Fee in HUF
Tourist visa valid for 1 year to 5 years (Multiple Entry)
Business visa up to 1 Year (S/M Entry)
Business visa valid for 1 year to 5 years (Multiple Entry)
Entry Visa up to 1 year (S/M Entry)
Entry visa valid for 1 year to 5 years (Multiple Entry)
Student Visa up to 5 years (M/Entry)
Medical Visa up to 1 year (M/Entry)
Research Visa up to 3 years or duration of course (whichever is less)
Employment visa up to 6 months
Employment visa up to 1 year
Employment visa more than 1 year
Transfer of Visa
Business visa issued same day (excluding visa fee)
Emergency visa charges
(d) Nigerian Nationals:-
for Nigerian National
Revised Visa Fee
(in HUF)
All types of visas
(e) USA Nationals:
for US National
Tourist Visa up to 10 years validity
Business visa fee
Up to One Year
Business Visa up to
5/10 years validity
Visa fee for all other type of visas except Tourist and Business visa for US National
Same as mentioned for all countries + 6800 HUF
(f) Ukrainian Nationals:-
for Ukrainian Nationals
Transit Visa 15 days (Single/Double Entry)
Tourist visa up to 1 Year (S/M Entry)
Student Visa less than 5 years (M/Entry)
Business visa less than 1 Year (S/D/M Entry)
Business visa 1 to 5 years (S/D/M Entry)
Employment Visa less than 6 months
Employment visa less than 1 year
All other types of visas i.e. Entry, Conference, Journalists etc.
Emergency Visa Fee
(g) Russian National:-
For all types of visas
Double Entry
Transfer of Valid Visa
(h) Sri Lankan National:–
for Sri Lankan Nationals
Tourist Visa:-
30 days (Double Entry)
90 days (Single Entry)
6 months (D/M Entry)
Entry Visa 1 year Multiple
Business Visa:
30 days (Multiple Entry)
6 months (Multiple Entry)
1 year (Multiple Entry)
5 years (Multiple Entry)
Student Visa for institutions covered by bilateral agreement:
More than 1 year
Student Visa for institutions not covered by bilateral agreement:
(i) Mozambique Nationals:-
for Mozambique Nationals
Visa Fee after rounding off in HUF
Single Entry-Urgent
Multiple Entry-Urgent
Business Visa/Employment Visa
GRATIS(As an LDC Country)
All other types of Visa (Except Transit and Student visa)
up to 6 months
up to 6 months (in Emergency)
up to 1 year
up to 1 year ( in Emergency)
(j) Visa Fee for Pakistani national:–
PAKISTANI NATIONALVISA fee
Visa fee for Pakistani national for all type of VISA
GRATIS Business & Employment Visas for LDCs countries:-
As conveyed Ministry's circular message dated 14.12.2015, Business and Employment Visas to the applicants from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to be issued on GRATIS basis. However, the service fee for the outsourcing company and ICWF fee will continue to be charged from the Business and Employment Visa applicants as well. The List of 48 LDCs is here Business and Employment Visa Fee Waiver to Least Developed Countries
Transfer of Visa:– Transfer of Indian visa from old Passport to new passport is given below:-
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Gratis Visa:In view of the existing bilateral agreement/arrangements, all types of visas should be issued gratis to the nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DPR Korea, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia and South Africa. Only Business, Tourist and Transit visas are to be issued on GRATIS to the national of Argentina. Similarly, only TouristVisas are to be issued on GRATIS basis to the nationals of Uruguay.
Visa free Countries:-Nationals of Nepal an Bhutan do not require visa to enter India.
BUSINESS VISA FEE TO BE CHARGED FROM NATIONALS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES ON RECIPROCAL BASIS
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South Sydney re-sign Turner in NRL
Laine ClarkAAP
Mon, 20 March 2017 3:58PM
Two years after fearing his NRL career may be over, Kyle Turner has re-signed with South Sydney until the end of the 2019 NRL season.
Turner, 25, has been rewarded with a new deal after bouncing back from a serious 2015 neck injury to establish a first grade spot at the Rabbitohs.
The backrower feared the worst when his neck was damaged in a crunching Paul Gallen tackle in the All Stars game two years ago.
He had a titanium plate inserted in his vertebrae and made his return in round 21 2015.
He has since conceded another neck injury may end his career.
But South Sydney coach Michael Maguire predicted a long journey ahead for the revitalised Turner.
"Kyle has worked very hard to get to where he is now in his career and we think we're yet to see the best of him," Maguire said.
"He works very hard every day to get the best out of himself and his teammates, he has the right attitude to make a success of his time in football and we've seen how resilient he is coming back from his neck injury.
"His leadership qualities are starting to shine through and he is becoming a strong leader within the club."
Indigenous All Star Turner has played 56 NRL games for the Rabbitohs since his 2014 first grade debut.
"I love playing here at Souths with this bunch of boys and I couldn't be happier about re-signing," Turner said.
"I'm really looking forward to the years ahead."
The Rabbitohs host Sydney Roosters on Thursday night.
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Providing a new home for the world class London Symphony Orchestra in a beautifully restored Hawksmoor church.
In the late 90s, the revered London Symphony Orchestra was looking for a rehearsal space and new home for Discovery, their much admired music education programme. Having outgrown their existing space at the Barbican Centre, they needed somewhere nearby that could accommodate both a large orchestra and state of the art teaching facilities. Importantly, this space needed to bring local people closer to the joy of LSO's music.
We collaborated with the orchestra from the outset, helping to develop the brief and business plan; establish the viability of a demanding site, and assist with funding applications. Our work was driven by the principle user: the orchestra – from the harpists to the drummers – and their appreciation of how a space performs in all contexts. As one of the world's finest orchestras, the LSO has high expectations, and so our design proposals needed to be impeccable both in terms of aesthetic and performance.
This was not only a significant project for the LSO, but for the local community, musical teaching and London's wider cultural attraction too.
A spectacular addition to our cultural life.
A new home was found nearby in St Luke's Church on Old Street. Designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor and John James and built in 1733, it was in a poor state of repair, Grade I listed and on English Heritage's list of most important buildings at risk.
Our challenge was to carefully restore the historic fabric whilst providing cutting edge facilities for the orchestra. Externally, we focused on restoration, only adding a new roof and artists' entrance on the site of the old vestry. Within, an entirely new interior was constructed. The volume of the church forms the main rehearsal, education and performance space. Below, the previously unsafe crypt was rebuilt to house a café, and extensions were excavated under the churchyard to create space for practice rooms, offices, plant and visitor facilities.
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One of the best small venues I've played in.


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CHVRCHES Claims They've Received Death Threats For Speaking On Chris Brown
By JRDN Apr 30, 2019
Looks like CHVRCHES is confused as to why they're catching flack for taking the high road. Recently, front-woman Lauren Mayberry and Co. expressed their distaste in Marshmello's choosing to work with Chris Brown and Tyga immediately after their song 'Here With Me' claiming that the CHVRCHES brand doesn't support artists who are known abusers AND artists that support them:
Since posting this message, fans of C. Breezy have sent both death and rape threats to which Lauren Mayberry felt the need to address it at a show. "...To clarify, we weren't picking on Chris Brown for the sake of picking on Chris Brown." Mayberry goes on to say that it's only right they speak out especially being a band that supports women of physically and sexual abuse. See the clip below


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Hamilton has the momentum and the other things we learned from the Italian Grand Prix
Sport360 staff 4/09/2017
Momentum with Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton after Monza win.
Lewis Hamilton has moved to the summit of the Formula One championship for the first time this season following his victory at the Italian Grand Prix.
Hamilton is now three points clear of rival Sebastian Vettel after beating the Ferrari driver on the Italian team's home turf at Monza.
Here, Press Association Sport looks back at the main talking points from Sunday's race.
HAMILTON HAS THE MOMENTUM AFTER MONZA WIN
It had been 350 days since Hamilton last led the F1 standings, but following his second win in as many grands prix, and indeed his third from his last four, the Englishman has usurped Vettel at the summit with a crushing victory in Ferrari's back yard.
Hamilton has been in scintillating form since the summer break, securing back-to-back pole positions – surpassing Michael Schumacher's all-time record – and crucially securing back-to-back wins, too.
The slow, twisty nature of Singapore's Marina Bay Street Circuit may play into Ferrari's hands, but the margin of Hamilton's victory in Monza suggests Vettel will have his work cut out to stop him from marching towards a fourth world title.
WHEN WILL THE MISERY STOP FOR MCLAREN?
McLaren endured another miserable weekend here after both Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne failed to make it to the end of the race. McLaren are desperate to split with their engine partner Honda and hope to be powered by Renault next year.
To make the deal work, the British team need Honda to stay in the sport and power Red Bull's sister team Toro Rosso. Whether the Japanese manufacturer will want to do so remains to be seen.
McLaren expect their engine future to be resolved by Singapore, but whatever happens, expect Alonso to sign a new contract to stay with the British constructor.
PALMER "DOESN'T CARE" ABOUT ALONSO
Jolyon Palmer remains one of only two drivers yet to score a point this season, and the Englishman, 26, endured another disappointing weekend when he was forced to park his Renault with a mechanical issue.
Palmer was also hit with a five-second penalty from the stewards after he was adjudged to have skipped the chicane while duelling with Alonso.
The Spaniard said it was "karma" when he was informed that Palmer had retired.
But speaking after the race, the luckless Renault driver protested his innocence. "I was ahead coming in the corner and he [Alonso] braked super late and forced me off the track," Palmer said.
"I'm sure it will be another talking point at the next race because Fernando is not very happy about it but I don't care."
RICCIARDO REMINDS HORNER OF MANSELL
Daniel Ricciardo won the fans' award for Driver of the Day after he roared from 16th to fourth at the Temple of Speed. The Australian qualified third, but was bumped down the grid following penalties for engine and gearbox changes.
Yet he completed a remarkable comeback by soaring past Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen in the closing stages and finished only four seconds adrift of Vettel in third.
"He's one of the best overtakers out there," Ricciardo's Red Bull boss Christian Horner said. "He has the ability to brake late and still make the apex. It was Nigel Mansell-esque."
OCON IMPRESSES AGAIN
Esteban Ocon, the 20-year-old Frenchman competing in his first full F1 season, delivered another impressive performance at Monza.
Ocon was bumped up to third – following grid penalties for Max Verstappen and Ricciardo – and was second by turn one after he leapfrogged Lance Stroll at the start.
Ocon eventually finished sixth, but his stock continues to rise.
He is only three points shy of his experienced Force India team-mate Sergio Perez, and has finished in the top 10 at all but one of the races this year – a record which can only be bettered by Hamilton and Vettel.
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Lewis Hamilton.
Lewis Hamilton hailed the feeling of leading the championship for the first time this year as "empowering" following his triumph at the Italian Grand Prix.
Hamilton became the first driver to win consecutive races this season after he followed up his victory in Belgium with a crushing display at the home of rival Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari team on Sunday.
The Englishman has moved three points ahead of Vettel, who finished third, with Valtteri Bottas splitting the title rivals at Monza.
Hamilton has won three of the last four grands prix – a run which started at July's British Grand Prix – to move to the summit of the championship for the first time since this stage one year ago.
Hamilton lost his battle to Nico Rosberg last term, but on current form and with seven rounds remaining, it would now take a brave person to bet against the British driver marching to a fourth title.
"It's an empowering feeling because it has been a constant search and battle for perfection which is what has been needed to overhaul the Ferraris as they have been exceptional all year long," Hamilton said.
"I definitely feel like I have found more heart and passion within myself in the last three or four races. Silverstone was an empowering weekend and that has kind of sparked a forest fire in me and that is hopefully reflecting in my driving.
"While I feel like I always drive with my heart – my heart is really the engine, the power and the force behind what I do – my mind is like the rudder, and I feel like it has been steering me in the right direction."
Twenty-four hours after Hamilton turned in a wet-weather masterclass to surpass Michael Schumacher's all-time pole position record, the Mercedes driver held off the chasing pack on the long run down to turn one at Monza and from there never looked back.
The passionate Tifosi jeered Hamilton as he collected his winner's trophy, but the Brit, who finished 36 seconds clear of Vettel, was not fazed by the boos from the record Italian crowd. He even claimed he drowned out their disdain by recalling the lyrics of a song he had written.
"I had a real nice song playing in my head so the boos kind of went over my head," Hamilton, 32, added. "It was one of my own, so you won't know it.
"It is to be expected in Italy and over the last 10 years it has been common to have the boos if a Ferrari driver is not on the top step of the podium.
"Inevitably you are going to be the enemy and the villain here if you are the one stopping the Ferraris. But some days I am happy to be the villain.
"I just tried to remain respectful. I admire their passion, and they feel like football fans here – the aggressive ones – but is all in the name of love for the red car."
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Force India driver Esteban Ocon's performance at Italian GP proves he has all the qualities to become future F1 Champion
Matt Majendie 3/09/2017
For the first time this season, Lewis Hamilton leads the World Championship, leapfrogging Sebastian Vettel to a three-point advantage following his sixth victory of the season at the Italian Grand Prix.
The resultant praise was deserving following on from a record 69th pole in treacherous conditions the preceding day, potentially paving the way for another world title depending on how Mercedes fare at the subsequent Ferrari-suited circuits.
For Hamilton, it would be a fourth world title but for Esteban Ocon, another notable star from Monza, the aspiration burns bright for a first World Championship win.
And the signs are that Ocon could well find himself alongside Hamilton as his teammate for the 2019 season should the stars align.
Ocon may not have earned the plaudits that Hamilton did as a rookie, partly because he does not have a race-winning car at his disposal as the Briton did during his debut campaign at McLaren.
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But the 20-year-old has earned no shortage of praise simply because of the fact he has won points at every single race bar the Monaco Grand Prix.
Force India are quick and competitive this season although not in the same bracket as Mercedes, Ferrari or Red Bull for that matter, meaning the true chance to shine is when the field is levelled by the rain.
It was in exactly such conditions that Ocon shone to park his car third on the grid for Sunday's race, the latest in a long line of facets that have him earmarked as a champion in the making, and then backing it up with sixth in the race.
What a day, I will be starting P3 for the #ItalianGP !! Big thanks to the @ForceIndiaF1 and @MercedesAMG guys for their hard work 👍🏻! #EO31 pic.twitter.com/KlawKGUa47
— Esteban Ocon (@OconEsteban) September 2, 2017
Prior to this season, he had already done enough to leapfrog Pascal Wehrlein for a Force India drive, the German the favourite at one stage to join Hamilton at Mercedes.
Like Wehrlein, Ocon is on Mercedes' driver development programme but is clearly in the No1 spot and, with every drive, Mercedes know that sooner or later they will have to make a decision on his long-term future.
He is tied into Force India for a second season but looks a reasonable bet to step up to the Mercedes team full-time in 2019 depending on how the Hamilton-Valtteri Bottas dynamic works.
Ocon has all the signs of a future champion. There are the drives in the junior ranks: first as a national then international star in karting, a European Formula 3 champion in 2014 – in which he beat a certain Max Verstappen to the title – and the GP3 crown the following year.
DTM followed in 2016 before Manor came calling for him to drive for the latter half of the season – and then Force India took what many thought was a chance, but how he has flourished.
After a troubled spell at McLaren, Sergio Perez's stock had fallen but a series of podiums with Force India restored a reputation, in fact a career.
Ocon, to a certain extent, has undone that, causing the Mexican to pull off unnecessarily dangerous manoeuvres – most notably at the preceding race in Belgium – to fend off his young upstart of a teammate.
Had a terrific qualifying race: Ocon.
It is the handling of his relationship with Perez that in some ways highlights his championship capabilities even now.
Not one clearly to suffer fools gladly, he accused his teammate of trying to "kill me", in effect not afraid who he upset by saying how he had seen it in the moment. It was all very Hamilton-esque in the Briton's infancy.
But in a calmer moment, he was able to show admirable maturity, adding: "We have lost points, we have lost money, we have lost parts of the car, it is enough.
"I am a professional driver and we are professional, Sergio and I. In the end, we are here because we are clever, I hope we will be intelligent enough to have respect and just move on."
Such a comment hinted at another strength, that of being a team player. Ocon picked out his fifth place in Spain as his F1 career highlight, not because of the position so much but the celebrations with his mechanics on the pitwall as he crossed the line.
Then there is the intelligence, a race brain that defies his years and has left Force India, Mercedes and other suitors not so quietly impressed.
As for the team hierarchy, Force India chief executive Otmar Szafnauer said succinctly: "We knew he had the potential to do it. He has exceeded our expectation."
Ocon's expectations, though, are rather higher: "My target is to be world champion". He's started well in that quest.
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BEIJING (AP) -- China's trade suffered its biggest decline in January since the 2008 crisis — a new sign of weak global demand and a slowing domestic economy.
Exports fell 0.5 percent from a year earlier to $149.9 billion, while imports were down 15 percent at $122.7 billion, customs data showed Friday. China's politically sensitive global trade surplus tripled compared with a year earlier to $27.3 billion.
Analysts expected January trade to fall due to the Lunar New Year holiday, the country's most important holiday. Chinese exporters rushed out orders in December and then shut down for two weeks or more in January.
But the import decline was sharper than expected, suggesting that even with the holiday factored in, the world's second-largest economy is slowing markedly. China is a major buyer of iron ore, oil and other commodities and industrial components, meaning any downturn could hurt suppliers such as Australia, Brazil and South Africa.
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Whenever I have some baby corn at home, I try to make different starters using it. Be it manchurian, 65 or any tandoori version. I love starter recipes. They add a natural specialty to any boring and mundane meal and give that extra kick especially when there are guests at home. Today, I am sharing a sweet and spicy honey chili baby corn. To suit it to your taste, you may either make it spicy or sweet. Usually this recipe is made by dipping the baby corn in a batter and then deep frying them in oil. I did not do that simply because I thought that doesn't really add a lot to the taste of the dish. Also, I find this is relatively easier and healthy.
Blanch the baby corns in hot water for about 10 mins till they become soft and edible. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet, heat oil and add the garlic and ginger and fry for few seconds.
Add the green chili, curry leaves and fry for a minute.
Add the onions, capsicum and fry till the vegetables soften a bit.
Add the red chili sauce, green chili sauce, tomato ketchup, soy sauce and give a good mix. Add about ¼ cup water if needed.
Add the baby corns, pepper and salt (be careful since the soy sauce has salt) and give a good mix.
Switch off the heat and add vinegar, honey, coriander leaves and spring onions. Combine well.
Serve hot with fried rice. I served it with Thai-style Basil fried rice and it was yum!!