The current land speed record by a wheeled vehicle is held by ThrustSSC, a twin turbofan jet-powered car which achieved 763 mph (slightly under 1228 km/h) over one mile, breaking the sound barrier. Apart from NOT being the fastest thing on wheels as claimed by Rediff in the headline, the V150 is not even the fastest wheeled vehicle 'on tracks', as mentioned at the end of the article. Rediff's approach stinks of dishonesty and cheapness.
RE:Misleading and incorrect headline
by Sri V on Apr 03, 2007 10:34 PM Permalink
I totally agree to Mr.Vikram Tayde's view points. I see no reason why REDIFF should give misleading headlines like a typical LOCAL-LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER to attract readers.
RE:Misleading and incorrect headline
by Subramaniam Dharmarajan on Apr 03, 2007 10:41 PM Permalink
I guess, you dont know what is magnetic train then. Actually magnetic trains dont have wheels. They run on magnetic levitation principle or maglev and is a form of transportation that suspends, guides and propels vehicles via electromagnetic force. So V150 is of course the fastest wheeled train. And Sir, if you start a site like Rediff, then of course, you would also put similar headlines only. Appreciate the information given by rediff and dont find faults in headlines.
Hi Subramaniam Dharmarajan, I agree with you that V150 is the fastest wheeled train. And I admit I inadvertently misquoted the article by saying it is not.
But the fact remains that the V150 is NOT the World's fastest thing on wheels. And what makes you say that I would also put similar headlines? Trust me, I never would. I've had the privilege of closely collaborating with professionals who've work with the best known paper- and web-based publications. And I am well aware of the reviewing, filtering, and polishing processes that articles (and their headlines) undergo. It's contrite and unhealthy that Rediff is opting to resort to something that borders on yellow journalism. Scandal-mongering, sensationalism and unethical practices convey nothing but unprofessionalism.
And ya, I wasn't "looking" for faults in the headline; it's screaming for correction.
pardon me if I am mistaken....Maglev certainly have wheels...when the train dnt have levitation speed it lands n rolls on wheels n tracks just like normal trains...u may want to do a bit of research on diff maglev websites.. thanks a civil engineer; USA
RE:RE:Misleading and incorrect headline
by Vikram Tayde on Apr 03, 2007 11:22 PM Permalink
Hi Subramaniam Dharmarajan, I agree with you that V150 is the fastest wheeled train. And I admit I inadvertently misquoted the article by saying it is not.
But the fact remains that the V150 is NOT the World's fastest thing on wheels. And what makes you say that I would also put similar headlines? Trust me, I never would. I've had the privilege of closely collaborating with professionals who've work with the best known paper- and web-based publications. And I am well aware of the reviewing, filtering, and polishing processes that articles (and their headlines) undergo. It's contrite and unhealthy that Rediff is opting to resort to something that borders on yellow journalism. Scandal-mongering, sensationalism and unethical practices convey nothing but unprofessionalism.
And ya, I wasn't "looking" for faults in the headline; it's screaming for correction.
RE:Misleading and incorrect headline
by Vikram Tayde on Apr 03, 2007 11:19 PM Permalink
Hi Subramaniam Dharmarajan, I agree with you that V150 is the fastest wheeled train. And I admit I inadvertently misquoted the article by saying it is not.
But the fact remains that the V150 is NOT the World's fastest thing on wheels. And what makes you say that I would also put similar headlines? Trust me, I never would. I've had the privilege of closely collaborating with professionals who've work with the best known paper- and web-based publications. And I am well aware of the reviewing, filtering, and polishing processes that articles (and their headlines) undergo. It's contrite and unhealthy that Rediff is opting to resort to something that borders on yellow journalism. Scandal-mongering, sensationalism and unethical practices convey nothing but unprofessionalism.
And ya, I wasn't "looking" for faults in the headline; it's screaming for correction.
RE:Misleading and incorrect headline
by Sreekanth Nemani on Apr 03, 2007 10:42 PM Permalink
It is the fastest 'wheeled vehicle on tracks'. read the article carefully, this thing runs on wheels and conventional rail tracks. It fell short of speed record of magnetic trains which donot run on wheels (they use magnetic forces).
So this train is the fastest thing with wheels on tracks (but probably not on roads).
RE:Misleading and incorrect headline
by chandan b on Apr 04, 2007 01:41 AM Permalink
I agree Vikram..the headline is wrong. They need to do proper research before publishing any article. People here in USA can get sued for even minor things..
RE:Misleading and incorrect headline
by P S on Apr 04, 2007 05:38 AM Permalink
And you my friend Jaanwar, are an ASS... Now stop trolling on Rediff website and do some work to earn your stipend... By some stroke of luck you have landed in the US, better not get thrown out for doing stuff like this!!!
