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Will the new Fiat Punto Evo strike the right chord?

Will the new Fiat Punto Evo strike the right chord?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

It's 2014 now, and Fiat dares to dream again -- it is on the cusp of launching the facelifted version of the Punto.

The adventure bike for long-distance thrills

The adventure bike for long-distance thrills

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

The Suzuki V-Strom is a sport tourer that capably takes on different road conditions.

Suzuki Inazuma, a commuter bike... for 2.98 lakh!

Suzuki Inazuma, a commuter bike... for 2.98 lakh!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

After paying such a whopping amount you would perhaps dream of racing with the wind. And that is where it fails. In the ultimate analysis, it is just a commuter bike, says Arup Das

Nano Twist is a city car, but is it worth buying for Rs 2 lakh?

Nano Twist is a city car, but is it worth buying for Rs 2 lakh?

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Tata Motors went back to the planning room, and the news that emanates from the factories is the Twist, a new Nano avatar that looks fresh

Nano Twist is a city car, but is it worth buying for Rs 2 lakh?

Nano Twist is a city car, but is it worth buying for Rs 2 lakh?

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Tata Motors went back to the planning room, and the news that emanates from the factories is the Twist, a new Nano avatar that looks fresh

Should you be worried if your car is recalled?

Should you be worried if your car is recalled?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The Automotive Research Association of India does a thorough check of all vehicles and if during these tests, parts work to perfection, then the cars are cleared.

Syed Mohammad, pacers put Assam on top against Punjab

Syed Mohammad, pacers put Assam on top against Punjab

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Wickets fell like a deck of cards as 16 batsmen perishing on the second day of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final between Assam and Punbal, in Valsad, on Thursday. Starting the day on 223 for eight, overnight batsman Jamaluddin Syed Mohammad (121) added 71 runs to his overnight score and hit the bulk of the runs to take Assam to a respectable score of 323.

Trinamool worker killed in Nandigram

Trinamool worker killed in Nandigram

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

Das, the Trinamool worker and a prominent representative of Bhumi Uchched Pratirodh Committee was hit with sharp weapons by miscreants at Tengua bazar and died on the spot on Tuesday night.

Ranji semis: Mumbai hold edge; Pujara slams ton

Ranji semis: Mumbai hold edge; Pujara slams ton

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Mumbai held a slight edge reducing Madhya Pradesh to 197 for five in their Ranji Trophy cricket semi-final after being bowled out for 371 in their first innings, in Cuttack, on Sunday.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai poised for outright win over Jharkhand

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai poised for outright win over Jharkhand

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Set a near impossible victory target of 490 on a track that is offering help for the spinners, Jharkhand were 28 for one in their second innings with two full days' play left and 462 runs to get.

Nissan Leaf: An affordable and impressive electric car

Nissan Leaf: An affordable and impressive electric car

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The car is a conventional hatchback with state-of-the-art aerodynamics.

Ranji Roundup: Devdhar keeps Baroda in fray vs Mumbai

Ranji Roundup: Devdhar keeps Baroda in fray vs Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Opener Kedar Devdhar hit a stroke-filled 145 as Baroda took a sizeable lead of 303 runs, despite narrowly falling short of Mumbai's first innings total, on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Group A match.

Ranji round-up: Lalit Yadav's ton hoists Delhi vs TN

Ranji round-up: Lalit Yadav's ton hoists Delhi vs TN

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

A summary of Day 2 action in the Ranji Trophy matches, played at various venues across the country.

Ranji Roundup: Punjab beat Delhi; Tare, Dubey lead Mumbai fight back

Ranji Roundup: Punjab beat Delhi; Tare, Dubey lead Mumbai fight back

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Punjab pummelled Delhi by 10 wickets for their maiden win of the season on Friday while handing the hosts their first Ranji Trophy loss at home in five years.

Ranji roundup: Punjab set for big win as Delhi collapse again

Ranji roundup: Punjab set for big win as Delhi collapse again

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Delhi suffered another batting collapse to brighten Punjab's prospects of recording an outright victory in their Ranji Trophy Group B match in New Delhi on Thursday.

Hyundai Creta: The best compact SUV you are looking for

Hyundai Creta: The best compact SUV you are looking for

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Hyundai Creta, the new challenger, might just force its rivals to change their strategy.

Mini Cooper S: Bigger, better and beautiful

Mini Cooper S: Bigger, better and beautiful

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

The Mini Cooper S is a charming and spunky handler.

Ranji: Mumbai, Punjab secure big wins; Pant's record ton

Ranji: Mumbai, Punjab secure big wins; Pant's record ton

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Riding on Tushar Deshpande's five-wicket haul, defending champions Mumbai registered a comfortable 10-wicket win over Railways and grabbed six points in their Ranji Trophy Group A match in Mysore on Tuesday. On the fourth day, Deshpande snapped three wickets -- Faiz Ahmed (28), Ashish Yadav (26) and DN Bansal (3) -- to go with the two wickets he had taken yesterday, while Shardul Thakur, Vijay Gohil and Balwinder Sandhu picked up one wicket each to dismiss Railways for 208 after they resumed their second innings at an overnight total of 135-4 on Tuesday.

Riding Retro in Delhi

Riding Retro in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Two of Triumph's most iconic motorcycles, the Thruxton and the Bonneville T100, represent a blend of style and practicality. Arup Das takes them for a spin in the national capital

Honda Mobilio: For those who want a stylish and spacious MPV

Honda Mobilio: For those who want a stylish and spacious MPV

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Honda's Mobilio is a multi-purpose vehicle that, while being functional, oozes style.

Ranji Roundup: Ishant sizzles, Bengal in driver's seat

Ranji Roundup: Ishant sizzles, Bengal in driver's seat

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Saturday

Ranji: Karnataka beat Railways, Mumbai-HP tie rained off

Ranji: Karnataka beat Railways, Mumbai-HP tie rained off

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

A summary of the final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Delhi close in on win; Jadeja stars for Saurashtra

Ranji Trophy round-up: Delhi close in on win; Jadeja stars for Saurashtra

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

A summary of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday

Mercedes-Benz C-Class versus BMW 3-Series: Which is a good buy?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class versus BMW 3-Series: Which is a good buy?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Mercedes-Benz India has been on a roll.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai-Saurashtra match ends in exciting draw

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai-Saurashtra match ends in exciting draw

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Tuesday

Ranji Trophy PIX: Gambhir makes appearance in final match

Ranji Trophy PIX: Gambhir makes appearance in final match

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday

Honda City, Verna or Maruti Ciaz: Which is the best sedan?

Honda City, Verna or Maruti Ciaz: Which is the best sedan?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The most fun vehicle to drive of the three is the Verna. It also has the most powerful engine.

New Alto K10: India's cheapest automatic car

New Alto K10: India's cheapest automatic car

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The AMT gear box may not seem like much of technology wizardry, but the seamless gear changes it facilitates is commendable.

Vijay Hazare round-up: Dhoni slams century but Yuvraj falls for a duck

Vijay Hazare round-up: Dhoni slams century but Yuvraj falls for a duck

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

This was Dhoni's 17th List 'A' century, which includes 10 in ODIs, and first in domestic one-dayers since February 2005 when he had scored an unbeaten 102 for India Seniors in the Challengers Trophy against India B.

Ranji Trophy: Uthappa, Rahul put Karnataka in command

Ranji Trophy: Uthappa, Rahul put Karnataka in command

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

A brilliant 153 from Robin Uthappa coupled with a patient 91 from KL Rahul has helped the defending champions Karnataka, post a commanding 302-2 in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final match against Assam in Indore.

Comeback man Jadeja leads Haryana to victory

Comeback man Jadeja leads Haryana to victory

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Former India player and Haryana captain Ajay Jadeja made a fine comeback to domestic cricket after six years as he led his side to a 62-run win over Hyderabad at the Buchi Baby cricket tournament in Chennai, on Friday.

Avventura, Cross Polo, Etios Cross: Which one is the best?

Avventura, Cross Polo, Etios Cross: Which one is the best?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Three hatchbacks have been muscled up to offer a more adventurous driving experience.

Ranji: Tiwary ton puts Bengal in command

Ranji: Tiwary ton puts Bengal in command

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Sunday

Ranji Trophy: Rahul's unbeaten ton hoists Karnataka

Ranji Trophy: Rahul's unbeaten ton hoists Karnataka

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

A summary of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy league matches at various venues.

Ranji round-up: All-round Manan, Ishant put Delhi on top

Ranji round-up: All-round Manan, Ishant put Delhi on top

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

A summary of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday

Ranji Trophy: Rana powers Delhi to victory in big run chase

Ranji Trophy: Rana powers Delhi to victory in big run chase

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Mumbai sniff semi-final berth

Ranji Trophy round-up: Mumbai sniff semi-final berth

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

A summary of the fourth day's play in the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals.

T20 league: Mumbai outclass Saurashtra for second win

T20 league: Mumbai outclass Saurashtra for second win

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Powerful batting lower down the order followed by tidy bowling helped Mumbai thrash Saurashtra by 16 runs in the West Zone T20 league game, for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, at the MCA's BKC ground in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy: Bengal rout Hyderabad in 3 days

Ranji Trophy: Bengal rout Hyderabad in 3 days

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.

Ranji roundup: Pitch controversy mars Delhi-MP match

Ranji roundup: Pitch controversy mars Delhi-MP match

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

BCCI's North Zone curator Sunil Chauhan overwatered the Feroz Shah Kotla pitch and then, breaching protocol, left the venue before the start of Delhi-Madhya Pradesh Ranji Trophy match on Saturday, his indiscretion leading to a delay of two and half hours.