The Inaugural Annual Indian Overload Awards – 2011

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March 7th 2011

Published: March 7th 2011

This is the first of what one would hope would become an annual event of some repute. The awards for the best overloads in India. First let us start with the rules, the first of which is illustrated by my first picture: 1. You must break the rule about not overloading your vehicle! 2. Each overloaded vehicle must remain upright for the duration of the current journey, or else face disqualificati... Read Full Entry

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7th March 2011

Marguerite
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My faves
I think my favourites are best camouflage and best optimist (cracked me up - pardon the pun). And I eagerly await the romance blog!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs Marguerite

7th March 2011

Carolina
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Fantastic!!!
Oh dude!!! Very good job! You already told me that you had a good idea for this blog! Very funny! It was also funny taking this pictures from the back of Gladys! We can repeat when you want! ;)

7th March 2011

linda
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nomination
This was enjoyable and having just come back from Bangkok myself where I saw several dodgy overloads, nothing compares with this display! I like the most cooking pots overload followed by the most colourful. Our Ute effort with lone cattle dog tethered seem lame in comparison.

8th March 2011

Kate
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Enjoyed this blog Paul!

8th March 2011

Ahmed
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Hahahaha..
Mr. Mahadev strikes again !!! funny and entertaining..wonder i see them everyday but never noticed every overloader like u did. ;) and have u ever come across a truck filled with steel bars hanging out from it.It would be the best contender for Dangerous overhang category !!

15th March 2011

Isabel Sibley
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Enjoyed your post Paul! Hope all's well. I miss all these crazy road rules.

20th March 2011

Annette
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my vote goes to..............
I loved 'most cows in truck'; 'most optomistic'; and 'most babies' categories but then 'where to sit' category and 'I love my job' and 'most colourful' also need votes as do.......... . An inspired salute to the adveture of the local lifestyle in India. catch you, cheers Annette

2nd April 2011

Libby
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One of my favourite passtimes too
I have a most live ducks on a bike entry - will email

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