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5 Car Insurance Claims Queries that Demand your Honest Replies In this ever-so-transforming era, people prefer to move hand in hand with the advancing schemes or policies to get the maximum benefit of any plan. Every individual looks for the security of his/her job, health, and family. Nowadays, where cars have become one’s sheer necessity for personal transportation, how can someone overlook the need to get car insurance? At least, third-party insurance coverage is mandatory as per Indian Motor Vehicle Act, 1961. As we cannot tell what is going to happen in the future, it’s better to gear up and prepare ourselves to protect our possession from any unfortunate or unexpected event. Undoubtedly, motor insurance is a must for every vehicle owner and is a legal requirement too. “As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear god, protect my ride.” - Anonymous In this article, we are going to focus on 5 important questions that you should answer truthfully while claiming your car insurance. But, before that, let’s go through some important tips for getting your claim accepted. Check the time limit of your policy for making claims and file your car insurance claim as soon as possible.Never try to overstate the value of your claim.Stick to the facts - the more clear details you will give to the insurance company, the more smoothly your claim will be processed.Gather evidence for your claim by taking photos or videos of the damaged car.Document every detail of your claim process with you and keep the relevant letters safe. We all have read stories about our childhood that taught us to never lie or else be ready to face the consequences. Same applies here; giving dishonest answers to important insurance questions may cause trouble to you and you may lose your car insurance claim. Car Insurance Claims in India Let’s look at these 5 important questions below that you should never lie about your car insurance claim. Q1. Where was your car parked? Think, if someone tells his car insurance company that he parks his car inside his house garage, but actually he parks his car outside on the street. In case his car got stolen, the insurance company can easily get to know about his lie. Then he must forget about his insurance cover for the loss occurred to him. Q2. Do you use your car for commercial use? You must have a commercial insurance for your car if you use your car for delivering articles, food items, or you are a real estate agent driving clients to show them property/houses. If you use your car for any commercial purpose, then don’t hide it from the insurer. Q3. Do you want to claim for the theft of your car? Never ever script the drama of fake car theft to get insurance cover. If the insurance company finds out that the car was never stolen, then they would definitely take strict actions against you. You may like to Read: All about Anti-Theft Device and Its Impact on Car Insurance Q4. Who was driving your car? You are liable for a claim if the person driving the car is of legal age and has a valid driving license, but lying about it will make it worse. The insurance company not only can deny passing your claim but also may take a legal action against you. Q5. What’s the valuation of your car? Generally, the cost of external accessories is not covered by insurance, and if you lie about your accessories to the insurance company, then this may cause delay or loss of your entire claim. While applying for a claim for an accidental insurance, this is a mandatory question, and this is something you should never lie about. Conclusion Remember! The insurance company has the right to deny your claim, penalize you with a higher premium or may even cancel your policy if you get caught lying and misguiding the insurance company in order to get your claim processed. So, honesty is a wise approach.

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Tips for Visiting Paris in the Summer

In many ways, Paris in the summertime is the least Parisian of times in the city of lights. Since French people generally have several weeks of paid vacation a year, huge numbers of locals flee town for vacations in the South of France or elsewhere, and the influx of visitors turns the city into a perpetual Babel, with foreign languages heard just as frequently as French in metro cars or cafes.

The pace slows, the streets are calmer, the nights longer, and summer festivals and special events promise some fun days and nights out in the warm (or muggy) air.

Love It (The Pros)
Summer might not strike every traveler as the ideal time to visit, but for some, it'll strike all the right chords.

It's a prime time for festivals and great open-air events, and many of these, including the Paris Street Music Festival (Fete de la Musique), or the open-air cinema at the Villette park in the city's north, are entirely free.

Visitors rule the city during the summer.  Paris is always geared toward tourists, who flock here in the millions year-round. But in the summer, since most Parisians are gone, you can truly enjoy the city on your own terms. Meeting people from around the world is another fun prospect, especially for student travelers who may be using the summer break to explore the city.

The atmosphere is relaxed and carefree, and opportunities for great nightlife in Paris abound. Sprawl out and have a picnic at one of Paris's elegant parks and gardens or along the banks of the Seine or have an all-nighter by hopping between some great Parisian nightclubs.

And Now, the Cons
It can be prohibitively expensive: A spike in airfares during peak season means reserving well ahead is a must (Look for a travel package and book direct via TripAdvisor). If you're taking the train, book tickets well ahead (Buy direct at Rail Europe). 

It's not for the crowd-shy: Tourism peaks between May and early October most years in Paris, so you're going to have to accept having...erm, lots of company during your visits to Notre Dame Cathedral or the Eiffel Tower.

The metro is generally crowded, and often, hot and congested, so make sure to wear layers even if it's relatively cool out.

The weather can be erratic and unpredictable: Spells of rain or intense heat waves can ruin plans for outdoor activities, and extreme heat can be dangerous for elderly or young visitors. Make sure to bring lots of water with you on long excursions, and dress appropriately (again, I recommend layers to make sure you're prepared for sudden rain or heat spells).

What to Do?
Summer is festival season, and with the extra-long days and (generally) warm nights, you'll have no trouble finding things to keep your schedule full and exciting. Here are just a few ideas for what to do-- click through to explore these in detail:

Sun, Sand, and Fun at Paris Plages (Pop-Up Beaches)

Launched in 2002, Paris Beach (or "Paris Plages" in French) is a free summer event that transforms several spots in Paris into full-fledged beaches, each with their own distinctive themes and attractions. The brainchild of former Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoe who was well-known for launching ambitious municipal events, Paris Plages has become a permanent fixture in the Parisian summertime scene. From sunning in the sand to swimming in pools suspended over the Seine, kayaking, or enjoying free evening concerts, Paris Plage offers activities that everyone will enjoy and is especially ideal if you're visiting Paris with kids.

2018 Locations and Hours

The 2018 beach operation will be open daily from early July to late August. Precise dates have yet to be announced; visit this page in late May for more details. Beaches are generally open from 9:00 a.m. to midnight. This summer, Paris Plages will have three main locations:

The first beach (generally the most popular and crowded) is located on the right bank of the Seine in central Paris, stretching from the Pont Neuf near the Louvre to the Pont de Sully near Hotel de Ville (City Hall).

The second "plage" is a sandy beach along the stretch of the right bank quay known as the "Voie Georges Pompidou."

Finally, heading northeast, the third major beach stretches alongside the picturesque canal known as the "Bassin de la Villette" (near metro Jaures/Stalingrad), in northeastern Paris (19th arrondissement). Scroll down for more details on each of the beaches and their highlights, from activities for kids and adults, dining, drinking, and entertaining.

Are the Beaches Accessible to All? 

All Paris beach sites have been designed to be as accessible as possible to visitors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility. Ramps allow easy access to beaches. Water fountains, swimming pools, and some boats at the Villette site are also accessible.

Free Concerts

Every year, a score of free concerts are held in tandem with Paris Plages, bringing an exciting lineup of contemporary artists to liven up the evenings at the makeshift beaches.

The FNAC Live festival will take place this year in front of Hotel de Ville.

Activities and Ambiance at Paris Plages 2018

"Traditional" Beach (Pont Neuf to Pont de Sully): This is the most traditional of the three Paris Beach locations and features sand and grass beaches, and stretches for some three kilometers along some of the most coveted stretches of the Seine River. Here, you can relax under parasols and on chaise longues (rental is free, but the competition is fierce, so arrive early!), splash around in fountains and mini pools to cool off, and enjoy a variety of sports and games. Boardwalk-style cafes and snack bars line the beach (beer and wine are available for purchase at many), and at night a series of free concerts around Hotel de Ville liven up the strip.

Water Sports and Boating at La Villette: Stretching from the Rotonde de Ledoux near the Jaurès Metro station to the former Magasins Généraux on Rue de Crimee, this is the beach to choose if you'd like to see a more contemporary side of Paris, and are interested in getting in the water. For water sports enthusiasts, the beach of choice will be at La Villette, where the Canal de l'Ourq affords participants a choice between a variety of relaxed water sports. Kayaks, pedal boats, sailboats, canoes, and more are open to the public at no charge until 9:00 p.m. with instructors on the scene to help ensure a safe experience. You'll be able to glide along over 53,000 square feet of water, and after boating, a cold drink on one of the beach's waterside cafes will be in order.

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 Here are 20 things that might surprise you when you visit Ol' Blighty.

Free museums

Hotels may be pricy, but sightseeing can often be deliciously cheap. Most state and council-owned museums are free to enter – and this includes the likes of the British Museum, Science Museum and Natural History Museum in London amongst many more obscure oddities.

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Warm beer

The classic Aussie complaint about British beer is its temperature. And when it comes to lager, Australia is correct – it shouldn't be served warm. But good, hand-pulled ales taste better at room temperature. If the lager is warm, or the ales horrible, you're in a bad pub – of which there are more than reputation suggests.

 Brilliant museums, for free. Something that will surprise Aussie visitors to the UK.

Brilliant museums, for free. Something that will surprise Aussie visitors to the UK.  Photo: Getty Images

A handy rule of thumb on pubs is that if there aren't at least two more beers on tap than the usual selection – which comes from a pool of Guinness, Tetley, Carling, John Smiths, Fosters, Carlsberg, Becks Vier, Kronenbourg, Boddingtons, Stella and Heineken – go somewhere else.

Wetherspoon's

Talking of pubs, it's pretty much impossible to avoid the Wetherspoon's chain. Often in distinctive historic buildings but somehow managing to look and feel identical, they have no music and soul-sapping spirit. But they also serve an admirable range of drinks on the cheap, so yin and yang…

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Gregg's

Wetherspoon's, but with greasy pastries that are hotter than the sun upon first bite. By unwritten law, there are at least five outlets on each street. Everyone knows they're awful, deep down, but people get inexplicably defensive if an outsider criticises Gregg's.

TV quality

The UK has the best free-to-air TV in the world, but don't expect it to be wall-to-wall Wolf Hall and Doctor Who. Australia tends to get the best UK exports, skewing perceptions of the overall quality. But anyone who prefers Australia's mediocre filler to the UK's has serious quality control issues.

Separate taps

One tap for hot water, and one tap for cold. It's the British way, and no amount of aggrieved shrieking about the concept of mixer taps looks likely to change this.

Dull countryside

The great British countryside is often not as scenic as stereotypes would suggest. Famous areas such as the Cotswolds, Yorkshire Dales and the Peak District are nice enough, but the character comes from the villages rather than the landscape. For atmospherics and stark wow factor, the North York Moors, Scottish Highlands and Northumberland coast are a better bet.

Medium-sized market towns

Also majorly overrated are medium-sized market towns. Most have interchangeable high streets and are hotbeds of mindless parochiality. Oh, and the markets usually just sell poorly-made clothes, mobile phone covers and produce that's no better than that on sale in supermarkets.

National newspapers

The Australian (and US model) of city-based newspapers, with one more right-wing populist, the other leaning more left and wordy, doesn't apply. The main papers (in England at least) are national, and fit carefully plotted spots on the spectrum. Which you pick can reveal a fair bit about your character.

Time-consuming cross-London trips

The tube is remarkably efficient, but somehow it always takes longer than expected to get from A to B. Walking between lines in the same station, waiting for the second train and spending five minutes disorientated upon exit add up. Always budget an hour if changing lines is required, and 90 minutes if heading significantly out of Zone One.

Tube tap-ins

You no longer need to queue to buy tickets or Oyster cards for the Tube. If you've got a contactless credit card, you can simply tap in and out with that, and the correct fare will be automatically billed.

Train ticket prices

Train tickets in the UK can be much cheaper than their reputation suggests – but only when bought in advance and for travel outside of peak commuter periods. Research and plot ahead via Nationalrail.co.uk or face jaw-dropping walk-up prices. This is particularly galling on weekends and public holidays, when the whole network can go to pieces for repair work, and achingly slow 'rail replacement buses' take the place of the trains. With no discount.

City driving hell

So is hiring a car a better bet then? If you're planning to stick to the countryside, then certainly, but in urban areas, a car is a massive liability. A network of towns and cities born before the advent of the car, tiddly narrow spaces in multi-storey car parks and inevitably choked ring-roads don't to endear themselves to visiting drivers.

Scottish (and Northern Irish) bank notes

Scottish and Northern Irish banks issue their own notes, which are perfectly legal tender, but inevitably invoke suspicion in English and Welsh shops. Be prepared to stand your ground, and expect a severe struggle to exchange them outside of the UK…

Prepacked sandwiches

Perhaps more than anywhere else, the UK has an inexplicable love of pre-packed sandwiches. It's not just convenience stores that sell them – you'll find them in newsagents', pharmacies and supermarkets too. Freshly-made sandwiches seem to be regarded as pushing the boat out a bit.

Exceptional food quality

Sandwiches aside, food in the UK has come on leaps and bounds in the last couple of decades. Whisper it, but quality is often is at least as good as in the more fabled France or Italy, while the globe-spanning variety makes eating out far more interesting than in most of Europe.

Indian food that isn't Indian

Whereas in Australia a cheap Thai is usually reliable and good Indian food can be hard to find, it's the other way round in the UK. But many of the classic dishes – especially Balti and chicken tikka masala were invented in the UK. Oh, and most 'Indian' restaurants are actually Pakistani or Bangladeshi.

Inexplicable local rivalries

While Australia concentrates on big cities, the UK is a country made up of a patchwork of large towns and smaller cities. And each one has an irrational hatred of another one, largely based around football. Some rivalries – Liverpool vs Manchester and Glasgow vs Edinburgh are well known. Others, such as Portsmouth vs Southampton, Ipswich vs Norwich or Nottingham vs Derby may come as a befuddling surprise.

The accent panoply

This collection of hundreds of distinct local identities often shows in the accent – which can undergo a complete change within the space of 50km. Only a select few of them tend to make it overseas in TV and films, although credit is due to Littlefinger in Game Of Thrones for attempting to run through every single one of them within a single episode. In short, expect to think: "What?" quite a lot.

Not everyone loves football

Despite a football-mad reputation, many Brits only have a slight interest in the sport. But British men, in particular, learn to be able to bluff about football from a very early age, even if only for the purposes of default pub conversation. Just because someone is talking football doesn't mean they really want to be.

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Lido de Paris

Spend an evening immersed in a Paris cabaret with a 3-course dinner at the new Lido de Paris "Paris Merveilles"® show. Make your way to the club on the Champs-Elysées, and settle in for a menu of French specialties while you watch the famous Bluebell girls kick up their heels onstage. Enjoy one of the city's newest cabaret productions, complete with music and a dazzling light show, and upgrade your ticket to include dinner in a private box with personalized service. Please note that the Lido de Paris is free for children under 11, with the exception of holidays. Highlights Spectacular cabaret show at the Paris Lido on the Champs-Elysées Choice of Champagne and show, or dinner, 

champagne and show Choose between an early or late show with Champagne Enjoy one of three delicious 3-course gourmet meals in the dinner and show options Upgrade to the VIP option to include dinner and Champagne in a private box after the show What You Can Expect Be entertained with a fabulous new Lido show! The "Paris Merveilles"® show at the city's famous Lido de Paris cabaret club made its debut in April 2015 as one of the most impressive new cabaret shows in a city that's known for them. Enjoy a performance of the show that's still drawing crowds, and complete the evening with a delicious 3-course dinner. The Lido de Paris sits on Paris' grand Champs-Elysées, and has been entertaining and titillating audiences since it opened in 1946. Director Franco Dragone's work has been seen around the world with Cirque du Soleil, and he's brought his unique vision to Parisian cabaret. Using the city of Paris as his inspiration, Dragone has created a show in which 


fantasy and fiction blend marvelously. Audiences are transported from reality through the ornate costumes, beautiful sets, and uplifting music. The dancing Bluebell girls are the icing on the cake. Choose either a 9pm or 11pm show and enjoy a half-bottle of Champagne while you watch the show. For an even more comprehensive experience, upgrade to a gourmet 3-course dinner plus Champagne before the show begins. Savor a meal put together by the club's talented team of 35 cooks. Select one of the following options: Lido show and a half-bottle of Champagne  Settle into your seats at the club and sip on French bubble while you take in the dazzling 1.5-hour show, complete with water features and special effects. It's an experience you'll never forget. 3-course meal, half-bottle of Champagne, followed by Lido show Arrive at the club in time to dine in style on a 3-course menu of French specialties, prepared by Chef Philippe Lacroix and the Lido's wonderful kitchen. The chef has created a menu that honors French culinary traditions while bringing them firmly into the present. Choose from three dinner menus, which range from standard to deluxe (sample menus listed below), and after


 you've finished dinner and your Champagne you'll have a chance to dance until the theater lights dim at 8:30pm for the 9pm show. VIP evening Enjoy a 3-course meal from the Soirée Triomphe menu (found in the Itinerary section below) in a private box after the show, complete with personalized service and a half-bottle of Champagne. Please Note: This performance contains partial nudity, and may not be appropriate for all audiences. Lido de Paris is free for children under 11, with the exception of special nights like Christmas and New Year's Eve. For Soirees Etoile, Champs Elysees, and Triomphe, beverages are not included in children menu. Itinerary Spring/Summer 2018 Menus Menus valid from April 1st to 30th September 2018 Soirée Étoile Starter (Choice of one) : Prawns with red pesto and tomato, chilled Niçoise vegetable soup  Gravlax-style marinated salmon, colourful pickles in balsamic vinegar and egg mimosa Main course (Choice of one) :  Sea bream with an aniseed shellfish coulis, quinoa with summer vegetables and Rougail tomato sauce  Guinea fowl supreme with rosemary, courgette aïoli and polenta with black olives Dessert (Choice of one) : Chocolate and apricot duo with a light almond cream  Strawberry dome Drinks : A glass of champagne + 1/2 bottle of wine Soirée Champs-Élysées Starter (Choice of one) : Green asparagus panna cotta, fraîcheur of crab with basil  Foie gras with pistachio crisp and chocolate nibs, strawberries confit in balsamic vinegar  Shrimp in lemon oil, colorful tomatoes and mozzarella rosette and a spicy gazpacho Main course (Choice of one) :  Cod curry with coconut milk and exotic risotto with squid spiced with Espelette pepper  Caramel-glazed duckling fillet, peaches with verbena and a potato rosette  Roast veal with Herbes de Provence, stuffed courgette and gnocchi with olives 


and pine nuts Dessert (Choice of one) :  Chocolate-raspberry summer millefeuille  Vacherin cake with strawberry coulis, basil whipped cream and crisp meringue  Creamy semolina pudding, cherries jubilee and almond crunch Drinks : 1/2 bottle of champagne Brut 1er cru Soirée Triomphe (Menu served for VIP options) Appetizer :  Bouillabaisse gelée with saffron and tobiko pearls Starter (Choice of one) : Pan-fried foie gras with melon and smoked duck breast shavings and a Banyuls jus  Lobster medallion, avocado and watermelon tartare, light tangy bisque with sherry Main course (Choice of one) : Sea bass stuffed with herbs and lemon confit with a Meunière jus, caramelised artichoke and fennel  Roast fillet of beef, sauce vierge provençale with chanterelle mushrooms, thin-crust tart with aubergine caviar and sweet bell peppers  Dessert (Choice of one) : Apricot soft cake, compote and coulis  Strawberry parfait with strawberry compote, hint of candied ginger and warm Madeleine sponge cake Drinks : 1/2 bottle of champagne Ruinart or Taittinger Soirée Plume  Starter (Choice of one) : Prawns with red pesto and tomato, chilled Niçoise vegetable soup  Gravlax-style marinated salmon, colourful pickles in balsamic vinegar and egg mimosa Main course (Choice of one) : Sea bream with an aniseed shellfish coulis, quinoa with summer vegetables and Rougail 

tomato sauce  Guinea fowl supreme with rosemary, courgette aïoli and polenta with black olives Dessert (Choice of one) : Chocolate and apricot duo with a light almond cream  Strawberry dome No drinks included Menus subject to change without prior notice.  Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume with moderation.

Read more about Lido de Paris Cabaret "Paris Merveilles" Show with Drinks 2018 at: https://www.viator.com/tours/Paris/Lido-de-Paris-Cabaret-Paris-Merveilles-Show/d479-5091LIDOPARIS?pub=vcps