PATCY N, RAJESH KARKERA, AFSAR DAYATAR

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Mahindra launches XEV 9S electric 7-seater SUV at Rs 19.95 lakh

Mahindra launches XEV 9S electric 7-seater SUV at Rs 19.95 lakh

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2025

With a starting price of 19.95 Lakh, the XEV 9S is launched to disrupt the automotive segment, specifically with its entry-level variant, the 'Pack One above', which offers a level of equipment rarely seen in base models.

Tata Sierra stuns with head-on collision safety display

Tata Sierra stuns with head-on collision safety display

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2025

While this is a thoroughly modern SUV, the soul of the original '90s icon lingers.

Himesh, Live In Concert!

Himesh, Live In Concert!

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2025

Himesh knows his audience well and doesn't mind poking fun at himself. 'Yeh gaana main normal gaoon ya naak se?', he asked the crowd.

A Legend Reborn: Tata Sierra 2.0 Unveiled

A Legend Reborn: Tata Sierra 2.0 Unveiled

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2025

All eyes are now on November 25, when all the specs, varians and pricing will be made known.

Harmanpreet Stole Our Hearts; 'Haute Horror' Didn't

Harmanpreet Stole Our Hearts; 'Haute Horror' Didn't

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2025

Harmanpreet Kaur was the shining star in an otherwise bizarre show.

The Must Read Kamini Kaushal Interview

The Must Read Kamini Kaushal Interview

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2025

'I made a big fuss about playing Manoj Kumar's mother, but he had made up his mind. He said he would wait until I made up my mind. I was about 40 then. He was so large and I was so tiny!'

Mahindra XEV 9s Steps Out Of The Shadows

Mahindra XEV 9s Steps Out Of The Shadows

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2025

Mahindra has lifted the veil on this electric marvel, teasing an authentic 7-seater Electric Origin SUV that promises to redefine its segment.

A Legend Returns: My Tata Sierra Story

A Legend Returns: My Tata Sierra Story

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2025

As the Tata Sierra makes a triumphant return as a modern monocoque 5-doorOn November 15, Rajesh Karkera recalls the original SUV that defined his early adulthood.

A Day at Mumbai's Museum of Solutions

A Day at Mumbai's Museum of Solutions

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2025

MUSO is more than a museum; it is a vibrant, innovative playground that fosters curiosity.

Vroom: Where Kids Can Learn About Cars...

Vroom: Where Kids Can Learn About Cars...

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2025

Vroom, which was conceptualised by MuSo and executed in partnership with Vikram Mehta, CEO of Planet Auto, is more than a car show, it is an educational pit stop that promises to ignite a lifelong interest in engineering, mechanics, and design.

The Bolero Is Back With Lower Price, More Tech

The Bolero Is Back With Lower Price, More Tech

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2025

Mahindra makes an interesting entry into urban centres with the relaunched Mahindra Bolero, writes Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Conqueror, Refined: Off-Roading the 2025 Mahindra Thar

Conqueror, Refined: Off-Roading the 2025 Mahindra Thar

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2025

The 2025 Redefined Thar takes that phenomenal, rugged capability and wraps it in a shell of genuine usability. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff simply cannot stop raving about the offroad civilised beast.

Mahindra's Iconic Thar Finally Gets the Polish It Deserves

Mahindra's Iconic Thar Finally Gets the Polish It Deserves

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2025

The offroad legend 2025 Mahindra Thar launched at an eye-popping Rs 9.99 lakh, writes Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

The 'Bad Girl' Returns To Films

The 'Bad Girl' Returns To Films

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2025

'If I had the chance now, I would have continued acting.' 'The cultures of Maharashtra and Bengal are different and I felt I had to give my best to be a good daughter-in-law and an ideal wife.' 'I never thought I could balance both.'

The Kia Syros HTX: Yay Or Nay?

The Kia Syros HTX: Yay Or Nay?

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2025

While the Syros shines in many areas, its ride quality is a point of contention, notes Rajesh Karkera.

Vir Das Wants You To Listen To The Sounds Of India

Vir Das Wants You To Listen To The Sounds Of India

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2025

'When you miss India, you'll hear it before you see it. That's really where the idea started.' 'If you ever go to your terrace at night in India, you'll hear sounds from everywhere.' 'That feeling of hearing home in your head when you're far away... that's the soul of the show.'

What Janhvi Wants In Her Man

What Janhvi Wants In Her Man

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2025

And it's not what you expect!

New GST rates make sub-4m cars cheaper

New GST rates make sub-4m cars cheaper

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2025

The GST Council on Wednesday approved two slabs of 5 per cent and 18 per cent effective from September 22, the first day of Navaratri.

How Sameera-Manjri Tackle Saas-Bahu Drama

How Sameera-Manjri Tackle Saas-Bahu Drama

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2025

Sameera Reddy and mother-in-law Manjri Varde share a cute bond; here's how that came about.

When Women Weren't Doormats In Hindi Films

When Women Weren't Doormats In Hindi Films

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2025

'Madhubala in Kala Pani looks divine and yet, she's not just there for glamour.' 'In Do Raaste, the character of Neelambari (played by Bindu) isn't a heroine in the traditional sense but she has such a pivotal role.' 'That Raj Khosla gave a non-heroine such a central role, instead of the heroine, says a lot about how he valued female characters.'