RAJESH KARKERA, DOMINIC XAVIER

Stories by RAJESH KARKERA, DOMINIC XAVIER

Dom's Take: Who will fill MSD's shoes?

Dom's Take: Who will fill MSD's shoes?

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2020

As a glorious era ends, Dominic Xavier asks which cricketer can fill the huge void left by Dhoni's departure.

First Drive: The New Gen Thar

First Drive: The New Gen Thar

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2020

A blend of traditional as well as contemporary features, the All-New Thar exceeds expectations by far, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

First Look: The unveiling of the All New Thar

First Look: The unveiling of the All New Thar

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2020

The keenly-awaited Mahindra Thar 2020 was finally unveiled on August 15, 2020. Here are the first images of one of the finest off-roaders!

Dom's Take: From Russia with Love?

Dom's Take: From Russia with Love?

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2020

Dominic Xavier offers his take on Russia's covid vaccine which scientists are sceptical about.

Lockdown diaries: The view from my window

Lockdown diaries: The view from my window

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2020

Amazing views outside my window which I had never noticed until I was forced into quarantine at home!

The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast

The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2020

As Mahindra readies to unveil its latest version of the Jeep that is so beloved of adventure enthusiasts, the urban crowd as well as the countryside, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com traces the vehicle's journey through the decades.

Dom's Take: Three Cheers for the Assam Rifles!

Dom's Take: Three Cheers for the Assam Rifles!

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2020

Dominic Xavier salutes the Assam Rifles's decision to deploy women soldiers in Kashmir.

Dom's Take: If you can't beat them... join them...

Dom's Take: If you can't beat them... join them...

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2020

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the dilemma of the Congress leadership who may feel that the BJP has secured a clear advantage with Hindu voters and the construction of the Ram temple may pave a way for Modi winning the Lok Sabha election three times in a row.

Dom's Take: COVID-19 vaccine: So close, yet so far

Dom's Take: COVID-19 vaccine: So close, yet so far

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2020

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the COVID-19 vaccine which experts feel should be expected in mid-2021 only. Till then we have to get used to live with the virus.

Can a t-shirt really save the Earth?

Can a t-shirt really save the Earth?

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2020

30 Indian designers have come together for Duniya, a unique t-shirt project.

Dom's Take: Will we get JOBS?

Dom's Take: Will we get JOBS?

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2020

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the most pertinent question playing on the mind of every youngster -- will these sweeping changes being brought in the education system create better employment opportunity?

Dom's Take: NEP: MORE Teachers Please!

Dom's Take: NEP: MORE Teachers Please!

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2020

Dominic Xavier says there is an urgent need to implement the NEP and quickly reduce the gap in the pupil-teacher ratio.

Dom's Take: Shy of The Tiger

Dom's Take: Shy of The Tiger

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2020

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the BJP's Tiger dilemma -- boast of India's success in enlarging the tiger population on the planet and airbrush the 'Tiger of Mysore's presence out of Karnataka history.

Dom's Take: Will IPL 2020 kickstart our economy?

Dom's Take: Will IPL 2020 kickstart our economy?

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2020

Dominic Xavier asks if the IPL -- to be held in the UAE from September to November -- will provoke Indian consumer demand and stir the economy out of its current somnolence.

Dom's Take: What will Modi do?

Dom's Take: What will Modi do?

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2020

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the prime minister's unenviable dual tasks -- drive the Chinese out of Ladakh without a shot being fired and flattening the coronavirus curve before India overtakes Brazil and the US as the worst affected COVID-19 country in the world.

Dom's Take: This is how we treat COVID-19 patients!

Dom's Take: This is how we treat COVID-19 patients!

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2020

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the way Indians behave towards COVID-19 positive patients.

Dom's Take: A Hope and a Prayer for the Vaccine

Dom's Take: A Hope and a Prayer for the Vaccine

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2020

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in India as the citizens can hope and pray for the miracle of an early vaccine.

Dom's Take: Wild Wild UP

Dom's Take: Wild Wild UP

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2020

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the law and order situation in UP.

Dom's Take: Rafales are Coming! Rafales Are Coming!

Dom's Take: Rafales are Coming! Rafales Are Coming!

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2020

The Made in France Rafales are clearly not the best advertisement for Modi's Atmanirbhar agenda, but as long as none of its parts have Made in China embossed on them, we guess it is chaal se as the Amadavadis would say.

When your son is COVID-19 positive

When your son is COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2020

'Most important were the breathing exercises -- whatever way you like.' 'Pranayam or just deep breathing...' 'Breathing is very, very, very, very, very, very important.'