SAISURESH SIVASWAMY, RAJESH KARKERA

Stories by SAISURESH SIVASWAMY, RAJESH KARKERA

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2020

There are very few people in the world who qualify to be called a living legend. Astad Deboo is one of them.

'Had Modi been sacked in 2002, he would not have become PM'

'Had Modi been sacked in 2002, he would not have become PM'

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2020

'Certainly if Advani had agreed to Vajpayee in sacking Modi, then we would never have been talking of Modi today.'

'You are looking today at Hindu Rashtra'

'You are looking today at Hindu Rashtra'

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2020

'This is what Hindu Rashtra looks like, which has been enabled by conditions of democracy.'

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2020

'Like in cricket, M S Dhoni was the captain and Virat Kohli played under him.' 'Then Dhoni played under Kohli.' 'Now imagine, having a second switch.' 'That is the analogy here, and I find no other example in Indian politics, or even world politics.'

Tata Altroz, the hatchback with big car features

Tata Altroz, the hatchback with big car features

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2020

You've had a teaser of the Tata Altroz in the recent IPL, now know more about the car and what it feels like to drive, says Rajesh Karkera.

Walking the ramp during COVID-19

Walking the ramp during COVID-19

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2020

Hasleen Kaur takes Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com into the fashion safety bio-bubble that was created for Lakme Fashion Week.

Mrunal Thakur finds this actor 'WAY TOO HOT'!

Mrunal Thakur finds this actor 'WAY TOO HOT'!

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2020

So, what's keeping Mrunal Thakur busy these days?

Watch! Want to tempt Sandeepa Dhar?

Watch! Want to tempt Sandeepa Dhar?

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2020

Here's the one thing that will really work.

Nissan Magnite is the latest addition to compact SUV segment

Nissan Magnite is the latest addition to compact SUV segment

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2020

It's got the looks, it's got the features, but the Magnite's success will depend on its pricing, says Rajesh Karkera.

'I love making people laugh'

'I love making people laugh'

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2020

'I don't feel that I get typecast. I'm an actor who is widely accepted in the comedy genre.'

Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2020

The 2-door vehicle may finds its way back in India with the launch of the all-new Thar by Mahindra and Mahindra, says Rajesh Karkera.

All-new Duster 1.3L has the same heart as Mercedes A-Class!

All-new Duster 1.3L has the same heart as Mercedes A-Class!

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2020

At the heart of the Duster 1.3 Turbo X-Tronic is a turbocharged engine paired to a 7-speed CVT, the same engine that also powers the Mercedes A-Class, CLA and GLA-Class entry-level models! Now if only Renault had put some thought into the all-new Duster's interiors and driver comfort as they did in the engine... Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com test-drives the old beast with a new heart.

Want the first All-New Thar? You can now bid for it!

Want the first All-New Thar? You can now bid for it!

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2020

The bid amount will go towards three charities -- Naandi Foundation, Swades Foundation and PM-CARES -- with Mahindra contributing a matching amount, reports Rajesh Karkera.

Is this Saif's Ravan look?

Is this Saif's Ravan look?

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2020

Will Saif play Ravan with 10 heads?

Skoda introduces its first all-electric SUV

Skoda introduces its first all-electric SUV

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2020

With two drive options, three battery options and a design selection option, the Enyaq promises to tick all the boxes.

SEE: Test-driving the Renault Triber 7-seater AMT

SEE: Test-driving the Renault Triber 7-seater AMT

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2020

Rajesh Karkera test-drives the Renault Triber AMT, a 7-seater for the easy rider in you.

WATCH: Moonlight, when dreams come true

WATCH: Moonlight, when dreams come true

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2020

Abhishek Sharma, lead singer of the Delhi-based indie-rock band, AaGROH, and film-maker Swati Vishnoi got together virtually to create a video inspired by the lockdown.

Congress is Gandhis, Gandhis are the Congress

Congress is Gandhis, Gandhis are the Congress

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2020

'In spirit, and more importantly in its DNA, this is the Congress Inc, or Incorporated, a family-run entity,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

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!