PATCY N, RAJESH KARKERA, AFSAR DAYATAR

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What works for 'updated' Tata Tigor EV, and what doesn't

What works for 'updated' Tata Tigor EV, and what doesn't

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2021

At a time when fuel prices across the country are going through the roof with no sign of it moderating, electric vehicles seem the likely choice for car buyers who are looking at saving fuel costs. And add to it the negligible maintenance of electric vehicles. Continuing with this revolution with their 2nd offering in the EV segment, Tata Motors now offers the 2021 Tigor EV to its customers. Tigor petrol with its style-back design has always been a stunner since its launch and it still is.

'I'm not a great actor; I'm a smart actor'

'I'm not a great actor; I'm a smart actor'

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2021

'I am not a part of any group or politics.' 'I work with everyone.' 'I have worked with Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn.' 'None of the Khans have ever taken me in their films.'

Why Ajay Devgn is making his OTT Debut

Why Ajay Devgn is making his OTT Debut

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2021

'Once in a while if there is a great show, why not do it on OTT?'

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2021

Is the XUV700 just a facelifted XUV500 or is it a completely new breed in the vast range of SUVs available today? Rajesh Karkera takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin to find out.

'I am a switch on-switch off actor'

'I am a switch on-switch off actor'

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2021

'I don't let it affect my life because otherwise, we will go mad.'

Why Anand J S is fighting for Black

Why Anand J S is fighting for Black

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2021

'Kaala celebrates black.' 'I see black as a colour that represents elegance, class and inclusiveness; not death, evil and negativity.'

Mahindra plans to steal the SUV thunder with XUV700

Mahindra plans to steal the SUV thunder with XUV700

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2021

A new XUV, a new logo, and a big bang at the launch! Mahindra revealed its keenly-awaited XUV700 in Chennai on Saturday.

Tiago NRG, a rugged hatchback from the Tata stable

Tiago NRG, a rugged hatchback from the Tata stable

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2021

The Tiago NRG is available in a single fully loaded variant that has all the features from a start-stop button to a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, says Rajesh Karkera.

Want to design camouflage for cars? Skoda's looking for you

Want to design camouflage for cars? Skoda's looking for you

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2021

Fancy your chops are a designer? Skoda Auto India has a challenge for you. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com brings us the lowdown.

ASK ANU: How to say NO to SEX

ASK ANU: How to say NO to SEX

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2021

Mental health coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to deal with intimacy issues and communicate your needs and feelings effectively.

ASK ANU: Do couples have less sex after marriage?

ASK ANU: Do couples have less sex after marriage?

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2021

Mental health guru and life coach Anu Krishna explains why physical intimacy can decrease after marriage.

'Sairaji asked me to speak to him in Marathi'

'Sairaji asked me to speak to him in Marathi'

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2021

'So I started talking to him in Marathi and everything really changed.' 'There was this spark in his eyes and he smiled.' 'It's unbelievable that a man can be so charming with a single smile at 90.'

Can the Mahindra Thar be a city vehicle?

Can the Mahindra Thar be a city vehicle?

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2021

The Thar. A vehicle that has always been a capable off-roader with its go-anywhere attitude. One which hated being on the tarmac as a lifestyle vehicle, as the second car in your parking space. But this new generation Thar -- can it change that? Can it be one's first car? Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com finds out.

'You have to treat depression as sickness'

'You have to treat depression as sickness'

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2021

'It is crazy, the number of times I have tried explaining to people that it has to be treated as if you can see a wound on a person.'

'Dark' goes the future for Tata Motors

'Dark' goes the future for Tata Motors

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2021

Tata Motors recently announced the launch of 'Dark' edition models of the Harrier, the Nexon, the Nexon EV and its premium hatchback, the Altroz. The 'Dark' editions add a premium touch to its existing models. In 2019, Tata Motors launched the Harrier in its 'Dark' avatar to customers looking for a bold, sophisticated and stylish SUV.

'It is very difficult when you don't have work'

'It is very difficult when you don't have work'

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2021

"You have an MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad. You worked in a bank in New York. What made you give up all that and pursue acting?" 'A little bit of courage and a lot of stupidity.'

ASK ANU: How do I deal with loss of a loved one?

ASK ANU: How do I deal with loss of a loved one?

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2021

Mental health coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to cope with the sudden loss of a loved one.

Is Sandeepa a HOTTER Munni than Malaika?

Is Sandeepa a HOTTER Munni than Malaika?

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2021

'No one's comparing and everyone's taking the song as mine... that's a battle won.'

'I don't know what happened with Suchi in Lonavala'

'I don't know what happened with Suchi in Lonavala'

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2021

'When I meet Raj and DK next, I will force them to tell me!'

Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?

Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2021

'Reenaji said they would be giving Rs 1.5 lakh to everyone, as the budget was very low.' 'So I blurted out, "Madam, do lakh toh hone chahiye".'