Mean machines: Obama's 'Beast's vs Modi's BMW

When Barack Obama lands in Delhi for the Republic Day celebrations, he will be taken along the city’s prime esplanade in a vehicle fitted with a special night-vision system,......

Rape, rage and a reality check

It remains to be seen how this phenomenon of public activism will translate in the political sphere. Unless this outpouring of outrage over the Delhi gang-rape can be channelised politically, the......

TV channel claims new BMW case expose

Television channel NDTV on Monday claimed that a key prosecution witness in the infamous BMW case was in league with defence lawyer R K Anand, who dismissed the charge as 'false and baseless.' The......

Audi's 3 mantras to set it apart from the competition

Audi's strategy seems to point to pushing technology to directly connect with consumers using digital platforms and marketing to synchromesh into one seamless experience, says Pavan Lall. IMAGE:......

New Octavia comes packed with features but is pricey

With cars like the Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic selling in very small numbers and potentially even being phased out, the Octavia has very little competition, says Pavan Lall.......

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

The MG Motor India management is focused on scaling up and launching smaller cars to play the long game in the country, says Pavan Lall. IMAGE: Rajeev Chaba, president and managing director at MG......

Buying a sedan? 2021 may be just the year for it

There are a whopping 10 sedans slated for a launch in India this year. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com gives the lowdown. The year 2021 promises to be a swell year for new cars to come to India. Part......

Rajinikanth: Chennai Express

Away from his larger-than-life screen persona, Rajinikanth is grounded in reality.T E Narasimhan and Gireesh Babu decode the superstar. The clamour is reaching a crescendo. Brands are rushing in......

Tendulkar misses his first car; wants Maruti 800 back

'My first car was a Maruti 800. Unfortunately it is not with me right now. I would love to have it back again with me.' Photograph: Kind courtesy, Sachin Tendulkar/Facebook From BMW to Ferrari to......

Sports Shorts: Alonso wins rain-hit 24 Hours of Daytona

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday IMAGE: Fernando Alonso. Photograph: Benoit Tessier/Reuters Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso won the rain-shortened 24......

Sports Shorts: Pele recovering from kidney stone removal

Fans hold up cutouts of Pele. Photograph: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images Brazilian soccer legend Pele is doing 'fine' and will be discharged from a Sao Paulo hospital early on Thursday after he was......

Tyson indicted on drug charges

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has been indicted for drug possession and driving under the influence of drugs by an Arizona grand jury, authorities said on Friday. Tyson, 40, faces......