An anniversary special will always be a tough job because of the kind of exclusivity you will invariably want to pack into it. With such an action-packed 12 months behind us, coming up with our second anniversary special was just that much more challenging.

But in the pages that follow, you will see exclusive content in each of Smartbuy's focuses, which have been put together to make this issue an engaging read.

The first hands-on test review of the Apple iPad by an Indian magazine, the first test drive report of the stunning Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, an exclusive ride and experience report of the Segway (due to be launched in India soon), a .big cat' diary, recounting the experience of tenting in style, while being part of the wilderness in tiger country and much more.

We are all past the stage when being eco-friendly was a concept that was debated by faceless officials in an ante-room at the G8 summit. Now, more than ever, there is a need to move from mere rhetoric to sincere action . stop global warming, save fresh water, ensure recyclability, save wildlife.the list is varied and seemingly endless. The final objective is simple yet complex, requiring vast contributions, and yet every drop counts.

As we planned this special edition, it became clear that eco-friendliness can be a common thread that ties all of the subjects that Smartbuy deals with.

The 40th anniversary of the World Earth Day celebrated last week was a mere chronological coincidence.

We tried to weave in the eco theme into all the reviews that we chose for the second anniversary issue and frankly were amazed at how well they go together despite each of the products and services featured being so different. Cutting-edge gadgets, super-performance automobiles and uber luxury can still be green and responsible. And the best part about our experience after having done all the reviews was how each of them were quietly contributing to greening our world without tom-tomming about it.

Hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we enjoyed bringing it out.