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Rajesh Karkera

The versatile Rajesh Karkera reviews cars, writes on travel and shoots videos and photographs too. You can e-mail the author at rajeshk@rediff.co.in

Stories by Rajesh Karkera

Wow! We can't take our eyes off Shriya Saran

Wow! We can't take our eyes off Shriya Saran

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2017

Hand the beautiful Shriya Saran a camera and the unexpected happens.

Off ramp fashion: Looking gorgeous, desi style!

Off ramp fashion: Looking gorgeous, desi style!

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2017

Lakme Fashion Week is not just about glamour and style in western outfits. Desi saris too make a style statement on Day 3 as Rajesh Karkera and Jahnavi Patel find out.

Even among models, they stand out

Even among models, they stand out

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2017

We bring you the latest style divas from the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week.

Off ramp fashion: This model loves raste ka maal!

Off ramp fashion: This model loves raste ka maal!

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2017

Rajesh Karkera meets the glamorous women who rock the fashion week offstage with their quirky styles

Off ramp hotties from Brazil, Belgium

Off ramp hotties from Brazil, Belgium

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2017

Language barriers apart, Rajesh Karkera welcomes two foreign nationals warmly and gets them talking about style and fashion at the Lakme Fashion Week.

Lakme Fashion Week: Sneak peek into the madness before the storm

Lakme Fashion Week: Sneak peek into the madness before the storm

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2017

As the Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive 2017 begins, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures the chaos backstage.

Transformers: The Last Knight Review: Why don't we see more of Optimus Prime?

Transformers: The Last Knight Review: Why don't we see more of Optimus Prime?

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2017

The film's unoriginal action and the plot-within-plot structure may prove to be its downfall, warns die-hard Transformers fan Rajesh Karkera.

Tempting Mangalorean-style chicken recipes

Tempting Mangalorean-style chicken recipes

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2017

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com shares a special two-in-one recipe for the traditional kori gassi and chicken sukka.

Miss India 2017: Meet the hopefuls

Miss India 2017: Meet the hopefuls

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2017

We're back... Round Two of the line up of Miss India 2017 contestants.

Pics: Who will win Miss India 2017?

Pics: Who will win Miss India 2017?

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2017

They came, they wowed and won our hearts with these gorgeous outfits representing their states.

The Modi hug vs the Trump handshake

The Modi hug vs the Trump handshake

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2017

If the US President is the master of awkward handshakes, the Indian Prime Minister has cornered the market on awkward hugs. Which one will it be when the two meet?

LFW auditions: Where dreams of stardom come true

LFW auditions: Where dreams of stardom come true

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2017

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures the anxiety and excitement at the model auditions in Mumbai.

Mahindra takes electric road to the future

Mahindra takes electric road to the future

Rediff.com   25 May 2017

Auto major Mahindra has ambitious plans for its electric cars project, that include ramping up its output to 60,000 units a year, high-end electric powertrains, and 380 to 650 volt battery systems.

A non-Belieber among Beliebers

A non-Belieber among Beliebers

Rediff.com   11 May 2017

His daughter is a Belieber. He is most definitely not.

Thank you Zara! Its new store restores iconic Mumbai building

Thank you Zara! Its new store restores iconic Mumbai building

Rediff.com   4 May 2017

The store is spread across 51,300 sq feet area at Hutatma Chowk Square.

Lawntuba: 4 musicians pursuing their dream

Lawntuba: 4 musicians pursuing their dream

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2017

'We are all from middle class backgrounds...' 'We are not like those super privileged kids to whom the parents say "Jao beta. Studio khareed lo".'

Happy Gudi Padwa!

Happy Gudi Padwa!

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

See how Mumbaiites brought in the New Year.

In pics: Mumbai celebrates Cheti Chand

In pics: Mumbai celebrates Cheti Chand

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures a mini procession in the city.

Why the Kochi Biennale is a must visit

Why the Kochi Biennale is a must visit

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2017

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera shares his impressions from the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, India's landmark artistic extravaganza.

'I know I am better. I know I can rise above racism'

'I know I am better. I know I can rise above racism'

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2017

Varsha Thapa opens up about her modelling career, racism abroad, fitness and style tips and her ideal Valentine.