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New Mahindra Scorpio: Best SUV in its segment

New Mahindra Scorpio: Best SUV in its segment

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

For the price, it is also the best value for money car.

Mammoth comeback

Mammoth comeback

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

The Toyota Fortuner returns in a sleek, feature-packed avatar, writes Joshua David Luther

Meet the Model of the Year

Meet the Model of the Year

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

She's black! She's British! She's brash.

PHOTOS: Rosberg trumps Hamilton at Brazilian GP

PHOTOS: Rosberg trumps Hamilton at Brazilian GP

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Nico Rosberg won the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix for the second year in a row on Sunday and denied Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton a first success in the homeland of his late hero Ayrton Senna.

G20 Summit begins amidst tight security after Paris attacks

G20 Summit begins amidst tight security after Paris attacks

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Thousands of security personnel and high-tech surveillance systems dotted every nook and corner of this Turkish resort town as leaders of the world's 20 top economies congregated here for the two-day G20 Summit.

The Best Indian Motorcycles of 2015

The Best Indian Motorcycles of 2015

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Cutting through the two-wheeler clutter we list the best value for money motorcycles, across categories, that burnt the Indian roads in 2015

Is Bharat ready for a Digital India?

Is Bharat ready for a Digital India?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

More than 250,000 gram panchayats are yet to be connected through broadband.

Car compare: Hyundai Elantra, Volkswagen Jetta and Skoda Octavia

Car compare: Hyundai Elantra, Volkswagen Jetta and Skoda Octavia

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

It is as different as chalk and cheese when you step inside the cabin of all these cars.

Do you know how many forts are hidden in Mumbai?

Do you know how many forts are hidden in Mumbai?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The rising popularity of Heritage Walks is uncovering forgotten historic sites all over India.

Whatever happened to Modi's tough-with-China policy?

Whatever happened to Modi's tough-with-China policy?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Before the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Modi had criticised Manmohan Singh's policy towards China and promised a more strong-willed policy. Those claims are now under a cloud.

Will we see the end of big hitters?

Will we see the end of big hitters?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

How will cricket change with the new rule on big bats?

Datsun redi-GO is a mixed bag

Datsun redi-GO is a mixed bag

Rediff.com17 May 2016

If you really enjoy driving, then you wouldn't enjoy it; but if you are more practical and want a decently priced car to carry you in relative comfort, you could certainly consider it, says Cyrus Dhabhar.

At Rs 5.72 lakh, Kawasaki ER-6n is good value for money

At Rs 5.72 lakh, Kawasaki ER-6n is good value for money

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

This motorcycle has excellent performance, good dynamics and quality is top notch too, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com

Volkswagen Polo: A sporty and stylish car that will excite you

Volkswagen Polo: A sporty and stylish car that will excite you

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The Volkswagen Polo GT TDI has been one of the most exciting cars.

What caused the violent Shia-police clash in Lucknow?

What caused the violent Shia-police clash in Lucknow?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

With the traditional proximity between Lucknow's Shias and the BJP being no secret, speculation is rife that the issue over which tension was heightened by the Shia community leader and cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawaad, was uncalled for at a time when the Id festival is just round the corner.

Zoho's success, thanks to college dropouts and high school grads!

Zoho's success, thanks to college dropouts and high school grads!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Zoho founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu noticed that there was not much of a correlation between an employee's academic credentials and his performance at work.

She is bringing the museum into our homes

She is bringing the museum into our homes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Dayanita Singh, artist and curator, is giving photography a new art form.

A morning with the first Indian in space

A morning with the first Indian in space

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The remarkable story of Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in space, will be seen in a film featuring Aamir Khan.

5 tips for the perfect work life balance

5 tips for the perfect work life balance

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Leave your work at your workstation; don't tag it along everywhere you go!

Review: GoPro Hero5 Session is a fun-tastic action camera

Review: GoPro Hero5 Session is a fun-tastic action camera

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

If ever you wanted to shoot adventure documentaries like the guys at National Geographic or Discovery, without buying expensive stuff, then the GoPro Hero5 Session is just made for you, says Ashish Narsale!

'I didn't want to miss out feeling like a bride'

'I didn't want to miss out feeling like a bride'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Masaba Gupta gets ready for the next phase in her life: her wedding.

No Achche Din for Varanasi's traditional handloom weavers

No Achche Din for Varanasi's traditional handloom weavers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

As India's top designers including Tarun Tahiliani, Vikram Phadnis, David Abraham, Rohit Bal, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Wendell Rodricks gather in Varanasi today to try and give a boost to the Benarasi handloom sari, in an initiative by designer turned BJP politician Shaina NC, Rashme Sehgal outlines the crisis facing the weavers.

Kawasaki Versys 650: Review

Kawasaki Versys 650: Review

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

True blue adventure-tourer or Ninja 650 on stilts? Ravi Ved puts the Versys 650 through its paces to find the answer!

From America to work for rural India

From America to work for rural India

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Two Americans, Diana Jue and Jackie Stenson, are living their dreams in India's rural heartlands...

Sports Shorts: 'Neeraj recovering without complications'

Sports Shorts: 'Neeraj recovering without complications'

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Is this the best Bajaj Discover yet?

Is this the best Bajaj Discover yet?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

The Discover 150 is a value for money commuter bike which is high on performance, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com.

Born again!

Born again!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The Triumph Bonneville Street Twin has never been about exploring your bloodlust at the top-end. Hit the open road, open the taps and the Street doesn't hold back, says Ravi Ved.

KTM RC390: A sportsbike that doesn't cost a bomb!

KTM RC390: A sportsbike that doesn't cost a bomb!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

RC390 is the perfect city bike for India says Kunal Kelkar

World's most BIZARRE temples

World's most BIZARRE temples

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Rediff.com lists a few temples that shun tradition and prefer a rather unusual look. Here are some of the world's most bizarre places of worship.

How Ravi Shastri helped Rahane get his maiden century

How Ravi Shastri helped Rahane get his maiden century

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane joined the bandwagon of Indian players, who have attributed Team Director Ravi Shastri for bringing about a turnaround in team's fortunes with his technical inputs in the ongoing ODI series after their dismal show in the Test matches.

Lodgy can be Renault's next best selling model

Lodgy can be Renault's next best selling model

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

In terms of ride quality, the Lodgy is just brilliant.

How Facebook can disrupt OLX, Quikr's marketplace

How Facebook can disrupt OLX, Quikr's marketplace

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

With its free listing of goods and services, Facebook could disrupt the paid model adopted by classified players in the country, say Ayan Pramanik and Raghu Krishnan.

Ittefaq Review: A 'whodunit' with plenty of laughs

Ittefaq Review: A 'whodunit' with plenty of laughs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Ittefaq has a gagster attitude, plenty of light touches, and it announces Abhay Chopra as a mainstream talent to watch out for, says Sreehari Nair.

Metro Man wants to change how we shop

Metro Man wants to change how we shop

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'The best way to make an impact in this market is by focusing on three things: Unmet customer need, unarticulated customer need, and emerging customer need,' Metro's Arvind Mediratta tells Sangeeta Tanwar and Alokananda Chakraborty.

Can HTC 10 take on Samsung Galaxy S7?

Can HTC 10 take on Samsung Galaxy S7?

Rediff.com4 May 2016

HTC surely has armed its latest flagship to teeth, and with Samsung Galaxy S7 already having a head start, all this firepower bodes well for HTC. Having said that, it will be interesting to see how the HTC 10 is priced, says Himanshu Juneja

Hyundai Santro: A journey of triumphs and tribulations

Hyundai Santro: A journey of triumphs and tribulations

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Hyundai's entry-level Santro still packs a punch but, flanked by spunkier siblings, seems worn out.

Tata Bolt: For a great daily drive in the city

Tata Bolt: For a great daily drive in the city

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

This Tata car is well engineered and makes for a great daily drive in the city.

Formula One: Alonso return takes focus off Mercedes

Formula One: Alonso return takes focus off Mercedes

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Formula One rolls into Malaysia this week for the second round of the championship at the Sepang International Circuit, where talk surrounding the utter dominance of Mercedes will for once take a back seat to the belated arrival of Fernando Alonso.

Celerio diesel: An affordable car with good mileage

Celerio diesel: An affordable car with good mileage

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The Celerio diesel has a versatile character and won't disappoint in most of the driving situations.

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Let me talk about young Indian startups with their hearts in the right place and how they are proving that innovations that represent 'affordable excellence' -- breaking the myth that 'affordability' and 'excellence' cannot go together -- is indeed possible!' says Dr R A Mashelkar, the eminent scientist, in this fascinating feature.