RAJESH KARKERA,SAISURESH SIVASWAMY

Stories by RAJESH KARKERA,SAISURESH SIVASWAMY

Lucky Us! Our Flight Was Delayed, But Took Off

Lucky Us! Our Flight Was Delayed, But Took Off

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Stranded at an airport because of flight delays/cancellations? Do tell us your travel story; mail us at newsdesk@rediff.co.in with your name, where you were traveling to, and what happened to your flight.

Mahindra Just Dropped a Street-Legal Race Car

Mahindra Just Dropped a Street-Legal Race Car

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Mahindra has officially taken the covers off the BE 6 Formula E Edition, and let's just say it's loud, it's orange, and it's absolutely unapologetic, reports Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com

The 7-Seater That Just Killed Range Anxiety & High Cost

The 7-Seater That Just Killed Range Anxiety & High Cost

Rediff.com   3 days ago

The Mahindra XEV 9S isn't a sports car, it is a luxury family room on wheels. It prioritises comfort, tech, and ease of driving over corner-carving precision, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

The 7-seater EV that redefines 'base model' at 19.95 lakh

The 7-seater EV that redefines 'base model' at 19.95 lakh

Rediff.com   6 days ago

The XEV 9S is poised to disrupt the market, specifically with its entry-level variant called the 'Pack One Above', which offers a level of equipment rarely seen in base models, writes Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

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.

The Family Man 3 Review: Srikant Meets His Match

The Family Man 3 Review: Srikant Meets His Match

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

Season 3 belongs to Jaideep Ahlawat who, despite the not so well-etched character, owns Rukma and gives the confrontation with Srikant Tiwari the missing edge of the earlier two seasons, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Modi's Message In A Battle For The Congress

Modi's Message In A Battle For The Congress

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2025

The Congress's performance in the Lok Sabha elections showed that it may be down but not out, and Modi is determined to ensure that in the next round in 2029, it is consigned to irrelevance, points out Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

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.

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.

'Vijay Just Fled The Scene'

'Vijay Just Fled The Scene'

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2025

'Vijay should have stayed there for the night and in the morning he should have met the people.'

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2025

For too long has Pakistan gotten away with running with the terrorists and hunting with the forces. This duplicity needs to end, asserts Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

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.