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How does it feel to use one of the thinnest tablets in the world?

How does it feel to use one of the thinnest tablets in the world?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

And it costs less than Rs 11,000!

10 things you must know about the world's thinnest smartphone

10 things you must know about the world's thinnest smartphone

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The Oppo R5 has bagged the title of the world's thinnest smartphone. We list 10 features that will help you decide if the R5 is meant for you!

Vivo V1 Max: A stylish phone with great features

Vivo V1 Max: A stylish phone with great features

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

V1Max runs Vivo's FunTouch 2.1 operating system, which is based on Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-engineered car

Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-engineered car

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The Tiguan will appeal to people who don't like big, brawny SUVs with immense road presence.

Bike review: 2016 Triumph Thruxton R

Bike review: 2016 Triumph Thruxton R

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

We know that the new Thruxton R looks so beautiful that anyone can fall in love with it but its capabilities are best discovered on the roads

Working from home? AVOID these 10 mistakes

Working from home? AVOID these 10 mistakes

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Complete your household chores and then sit to work. If you have any pending chores to be completed, space it in between your calls or tasks, says Shikha Dutta.

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The Glanza is clearly a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however, Toyota has given it a longer warranty and a lower starting price to make it more attractive. Are there other compelling reasons to consider it over Baleno?

Mohanlal would be perfect as Georgekutty.. 25 years ago

Mohanlal would be perfect as Georgekutty.. 25 years ago

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

The curse of stardom, especially in a country like India -- which wants its Gods to be tidy and punctilious -- is that stardom forces you to stop exploring the frozen sea inside you, and instead inspires you more and more to perform out of a small puddle, observes Sreehari Nair.

Is MG Hector an ideal family SUV? Find out

Is MG Hector an ideal family SUV? Find out

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The MG Hector has grabbed a lot of attention and interest, especially for its segment-above technologies.

India must open up further, Pompeo says in major policy speech

India must open up further, Pompeo says in major policy speech

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

"As Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi said in his latest campaign, 'Modi hai to mumkin hai,' or 'Modi makes it possible', I'm looking forward to exploring what's possible between our people," Pompeo said in his major India policy speech at the India Ideas Summit of US-India Business Council on Wednesday.

'Start Up India' action plan on January 16: Modi on 'Mann ki Baat'

'Start Up India' action plan on January 16: Modi on 'Mann ki Baat'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

The PM said the programme will be designed to suit Indian conditions and focus would be on ensuring benefits for the youth from the lowest strata of the society.

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: First Ride Impression

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: First Ride Impression

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

The Apache RTR 200 4V handles the flagship crown with aplomb!

Asus Zenfone 5z: A phone worth considering

Asus Zenfone 5z: A phone worth considering

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The Zenfone 5z scores on more than just price, says Khalid Anzar.

Working with Ratan Tata

Working with Ratan Tata

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Mukund Rajan, who worked closely with Ratan Tata, recalls the unique experience of working with the corporate titan.

'Khattar must take blame for Panchkula violence'

'Khattar must take blame for Panchkula violence'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

'Gurmeet Ram Rahim's political clout inhibited the chief minister, affected the bureaucracy and restricted the police.'

The Kawasaki Ninja 400 breaks our hearts... here's why!

The Kawasaki Ninja 400 breaks our hearts... here's why!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Is the new Kawasaki Ninja 400 just a Ninja 300 with an extra 100cc? Or is there more here than meets the eye?

The lady behind Good Earth's success

The lady behind Good Earth's success

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

'Good Earth was more a passion than a business for a long time,' Anita Lal tells Anjuli Bhargava. 'Today, I can assure you I know more about retail than most, but I learnt it all the hard way.'

The ultimate Android beast is here

The ultimate Android beast is here

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The Pixel may be one of the best Android phones yet.

A worthy successor to GSX-R1000

A worthy successor to GSX-R1000

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

The GSX-R1000 is now on offer in an all-new, even more lethal avatar, laced with an ultra-modern electronics suite. Arun Mohan Nadar got first taste of the bike at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore.

'We didn't know Gujarat elections are coming'

'We didn't know Gujarat elections are coming'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

'After we released the report, the stir it created took us by surprise.'

Will you buy a scooter for Rs 15 lakh?

Will you buy a scooter for Rs 15 lakh?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Stop rubbing your eyes! You read that right! The Aprilia SRV 850 ABS/ATC is priced around Rs 15.05 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Mahindra NuvoSport is neither refined nor cheap!

Mahindra NuvoSport is neither refined nor cheap!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The Mahindra NuvoSport is considered a classic case of lost identity by many experts. It is neither refined enough to play along with the big SUVs nor is it cheaper to buy to make it a mass market product. Thus Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com decided to give the car a fair chance and reviewed it to unravel its nitty-gritty.

3 digital plans luanched to increase legal access, cut pendency

3 digital plans luanched to increase legal access, cut pendency

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The three initiatives are - pro-bono legal services, tele law and Nyaya Mitra

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: What's hot, what's not!

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: What's hot, what's not!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Known for their brisk performance, sweet handling and strong styling cues, TVS has now introduced the much awaited 200cc flagship. Tanmay Pangam takes it for a spin.

Jaguar F-Pace 30d R-Sport: First Drive Review

Jaguar F-Pace 30d R-Sport: First Drive Review

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Prices for the F-Pace start at Rs 68.4 lakh, for the base spec Pure model with the 2.0-litre diesel motor. For the top-spec R-Sport variant, you will have to shell out a whopping Rs 1.02 crore though, and that is before you get to the options list or pay for the insurance.

The most affordable Aprilia is here!

The most affordable Aprilia is here!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The Aprilia SR150 is a great buy and could be a perfect bet for the Piaggio Group which needs to mark its prominence outside the superbike segment and classy Vespa scooters

What a home Upen Patel has!

What a home Upen Patel has!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

'I have no keys to my house; it works on biometrics and electronic identification.' 'Every time anyone enters, the camera captures it and I get a message on my phone.'

How e-commerce is making India a fashion republic

How e-commerce is making India a fashion republic

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Men and women from mofussil India are buying designerwear either on their laptops or their cellphones.

Eid peaceful, but festive buzz missing in Kashmir

Eid peaceful, but festive buzz missing in Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The mood was subdued with roads deserted across large swathes of the Valley, the silence broken only by police sirens and Indian Air Force helicopters hovering overhead.

The best sports car you can buy in India

The best sports car you can buy in India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The Jaguar F-Type Coupe is an extremely fun car to play with but at the same time you have to be careful with its tail happy nature.

Mr President: The Ahmedabad you will miss out on

Mr President: The Ahmedabad you will miss out on

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Winner of the Lalit Kala Akademi award, Ahmedabad-based painter and photographer Harshil Patel offers a fantastic view of the walled city through his paintings and photographs for US President Donald J Trump.

BMW X3 redefines comfort and luxury in SUVs

BMW X3 redefines comfort and luxury in SUVs

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The new BMW X3 Luxury Line is definitely a technologically superior car compared to its predecessor and is a lot savvier than I imagined, says P Tharyan.

Is the air you are breathing safe?

Is the air you are breathing safe?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Given the rising levels of pollution, air purifiers have now become a necessity. Manavi Kapur and Veer Arjun Singh check out some of the options in the market.

Tata Nexon the much awaited lifestyle SUV is finally here!

Tata Nexon the much awaited lifestyle SUV is finally here!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Nexon is the first sub-4 metre sports utility vehicle from Tata Motors' stable and is expected to give a tough competition to the likes of Maruti's Vitara Brezza and Ford's EcoSport.

IMF chief asks India to remove investment bottlenecks

IMF chief asks India to remove investment bottlenecks

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Suggesting steps to boost the Indian economy, the IMF chief further said the government should focus on fiscal consolidation.

Jaguar F-Type 2.0-litre petrol is an authentic sportscar

Jaguar F-Type 2.0-litre petrol is an authentic sportscar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Has a smaller engine taken away the reasons to love the F-Type or given us brand new one? Read on to find out

Is Mindtree saga a disaster in the making?

Is Mindtree saga a disaster in the making?

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Acquisitions are done to synergise with existing offerings of firms; to strengthen or enter new areas, platforms or geography; find new customers for its products; keep parts of the acquired organisation, perhaps the digital in the case of Mindtree, and to sell others to increase its own value. Never is it to grow the acquired organisation more than itself, says Pankaj Chandra.

Ways of seeing

Ways of seeing

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

What makes Ashdeen Lilaowala's work with the Parsi gara so important? Read on.

India's Hero Cycles revives Britain's Viking Cycles

India's Hero Cycles revives Britain's Viking Cycles

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

A century-old European bicycle brand gets a makeover under its new Indian owner. But is there room for yet another premium commuter bike?

Shah Jahan built the Taj in gratitude

Shah Jahan built the Taj in gratitude

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

'After it was finished, Shah Jahan visited the Taj only twice.' 'There is a letter from Aurangzeb to him after a visit, reporting that the dome was leaking and needed to be fixed.' 'Shah Jahan wasn't bothered: He had moved on to designing his next project, Shahjahanabad,' reveals Aakar Patel.