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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

Can the new Hyundai Verna 4S take on Honda City?

Can the new Hyundai Verna 4S take on Honda City?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The Hyundai Verna 4S gets a design makeover.

Rajapaksas return, a blow to India's prestige

Rajapaksas return, a blow to India's prestige

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'Rajapaksa's victory poses a serious foreign policy challenge for the Modi government,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Honda Navi vs Honda Activa 3G: What's different?

Honda Navi vs Honda Activa 3G: What's different?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The Honda Navi ushers in an entirely new class of two-wheeler in the country. But will its radically different positioning prove to be its undoing too, or will it stand up tall against the wildly popular Honda Activa 3G, the scooter it shares its heart with?

Sports Shorts: Trap shooters Kynan, Prithviraj lead at WC

Sports Shorts: Trap shooters Kynan, Prithviraj lead at WC

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

When Shastri sledged the Aussies...

When Shastri sledged the Aussies...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks fun sledging through the decades.

EPL PHOTOS: Man United make it six in a row with Spurs win

EPL PHOTOS: Man United make it six in a row with Spurs win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

A rejuvenated Manchester United claimed a sixth win from six matches since former striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stepped in following the sacking of Jose Mourinho.

World champion Sagan kicked out of Tour de France

World champion Sagan kicked out of Tour de France

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Slovakian Peter Sagan elbowed Mark Cavendish off balance as the Briton was trying to force his way between him and the safety barrier, and Cavendish was sent crashing heavily.

Wadkar hits century as Vidarbha inch closer to maiden Ranji title

Wadkar hits century as Vidarbha inch closer to maiden Ranji title

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Vidarbha inched closer to a maiden Ranji Trophy title by grabbing a commanding 233-run lead against a Delhi side that looked defeated for better part of the day, as little-known Akshay Wadkar chose first-class cricket's biggest stage to compile his maiden century, in Indore, on Sunday.

Hazare trophy: TN outplays Tripura for 6th straight win

Hazare trophy: TN outplays Tripura for 6th straight win

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Abhinav Mukund (84) and Baba Aparajith (87) shone as Tamil Nadu thrashed Tripura by 187 runs

Kiwis no match for India yet again!

Kiwis no match for India yet again!

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

India dished out a dominating performance to crush New Zealand by 90 runs as spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal yet again tormented the home batsmen.

'Kiwi vs Kiwi and South African vs South African makes IPL intriguing'

'Kiwi vs Kiwi and South African vs South African makes IPL intriguing'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

With Chennai Super Kings notching up a second straight win in Indian Premier League-8, the team's coach, Stephen Fleming, lavished praise on centurion Brendon McCullum while lauding the side's "dynamic" and "sensible" batting.

Pro kabaddi League: Delhi on top four after routing Bengal

Pro kabaddi League: Delhi on top four after routing Bengal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Dabang Delhi shot into top four after thrashing hosts Bengal Warriors while Bengaluru Bulls scripted a fine comeback in the second half to hand Puneri Paltan their fourth successive loss in the Pro Kabaddi League at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata.

Nepal to Bhutan: The DRIVE of a lifetime!

Nepal to Bhutan: The DRIVE of a lifetime!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

After a few exciting days in Nepal, a land of alluring stupas, Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera, on a tri-nation drive, heads east via India into mysterious Bhutan.

Review: Does Honda Activa 5G have anything new to offer?

Review: Does Honda Activa 5G have anything new to offer?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Is the Activa 5G the same old 4G in some fancy colours, or does it pack more? Nabeel Khan has the answers.

Used is not a dirty word on Amazon, Shopclues & eBay

Used is not a dirty word on Amazon, Shopclues & eBay

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Second hand goods are catching up with customers on renown shopping websites.

'Khaali Peeli is like Bhendi Bazaar meets Guy Ritchie'

'Khaali Peeli is like Bhendi Bazaar meets Guy Ritchie'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'It's not easy to perform in front of 5,000 people, who are standing right behind the camera. You have to remember the dialogue even when the crowd is shouting and saying things to you.'

Ford to launch new generation Endeavour by year-end

Ford to launch new generation Endeavour by year-end

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The SUV would be much more desirable now because of the fresh new styling, premium interiors and terrific equipment on offer.

What's so unique about the Suzuki Intruder 150!

What's so unique about the Suzuki Intruder 150!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

The Intruder 150 is Suzuki's first Indian-made cruiser, but does it offer more than just dramatic design? Benjamin Gracias finds out.

What happened when Rahul had 'surprise date' with students

What happened when Rahul had 'surprise date' with students

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Seven young students from different parts of the country had a wide-ranging discussion from bringing out Congress manifesto in Braille, setting up gender-neutral toilets to steps for removing inequalities in education system and caste discrimination in society with the Congress chief.

Cat on the prowl: Jaguar enters SUV space with F-Pace

Cat on the prowl: Jaguar enters SUV space with F-Pace

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The Jaguar has 11 different types of F-Paces in different engine and style combinations that start from a Rs 40-lakh petrol variant and go up to a V-8 engined convertible that can cost Rs 2.8 crore.

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.

BJP seems to be flying high in Haryana

BJP seems to be flying high in Haryana

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Lok Sabha elections result of 2019 tells us the Modi wave has only consolidated, instead of waning.

Bumrah backs rookie pacer Siraj to come good

Bumrah backs rookie pacer Siraj to come good

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Jasprit Bumrah backed debutant fellow-India pacer Mohammed Siraj to learn from his mistakes and come good after he received a hammering from New Zealand's batsmen in the second Twenty20 International, in Rajkot, on Saturday.

Ranji roundup: Punjab youngster Gill emulates Dravid

Ranji roundup: Punjab youngster Gill emulates Dravid

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

He is the second Indian batsman after Rahul Dravid in Adelaide 2003, in first-class history to remain not out on 199 at the end of a day's play.

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Sports Shorts: We will have Olympics next year, says Coates

Sports Shorts: We will have Olympics next year, says Coates

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Russia asks World Athletics to postpone decision on possible expulsion.

'Tripura is not a dark, morbid film'

'Tripura is not a dark, morbid film'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

'I have more respect for this kind of cinema,' actress Swati tells Radhika Rajamani.

Hyundai Verna has oomph but is not the best-handling sedan

Hyundai Verna has oomph but is not the best-handling sedan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Verna is loaded with features, classy desing but handling could have been better.

'My knowledge of Bollywood is limited'

'My knowledge of Bollywood is limited'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The Lord Of The Rings star made his maiden visit to the country as a musician - performing in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Delhi from September 3 to 9

Ranji roundup: Shaw back with a bang; Uthappa hits ton

Ranji roundup: Shaw back with a bang; Uthappa hits ton

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Mumbai opener Prithvi Shaw, who had played his first game in first class cricket after serving a eight-month ban for doping, smashed a quick 66 off 62 balls against Baroda. A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

A peek inside Dulquer Salmaan's life

A peek inside Dulquer Salmaan's life

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Getting to know Dulquer better...

Ageing Federer shows no signs of slowing down

Ageing Federer shows no signs of slowing down

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The 33-year-old Swiss maestro produced a masterclass of shot-making as he thrashed Australian wildcard James Duckworth 6-0, 6-1 to charge into the semi-finals of the Australian Open warm-up event.

Predator on the prowl!

Predator on the prowl!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Unconventional and still quirky looking as ever, the Mojo gets me thinking of the Predator (from the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic) with hints of Yamah's (bug-eyed) 125cc Fazer and Triumph's Street Triple to stir things up.

Will you buy this mean machine?

Will you buy this mean machine?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

At an on-road price of Rs 36.89 lakh, the exclusivity offered by the Indian Chieftain doesn't come cheap. But it does offer some amazing features.

IPL preview: RCB, Royals hope to continue momentum

IPL preview: RCB, Royals hope to continue momentum

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

A keen contest is on the cards as Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals cross swords in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Maruti Ciaz SHVS is among the longest and widest cars in its segment

Maruti Ciaz SHVS is among the longest and widest cars in its segment

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

The Maruti Ciaz SHVS is the latest champion of the prestigious million-rupee sedan segment and the new blockbuster from the Indo-Japanese automobile giant. The car has finally given Maruti its first hit in the premium sedan market and thus Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com decided to induct the car into their long term fleet to see how well it does as a member of the family.

Check out the main contenders at this year's Tour de France

Check out the main contenders at this year's Tour de France

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

A look at the main Tour de France contenders ahead of Saturday's first stage, a 14-km individual time trial in Duesseldorf:

Ashwin ends 2015 as No 1 Test bowler and all-rounder

Ashwin ends 2015 as No 1 Test bowler and all-rounder

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Riding on his stupendous performance in the series against South Africa, India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, on Thursday, rose to a career-high first in the International Cricket Council's Test rankings for bowlers.

Root puts England in command as India toil in Rajkot

Root puts England in command as India toil in Rajkot

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Indian bowlers were made to toil as England began their campaign on a promising note, riding on star batsman Joe Root's 11th century to finish the opening day of the first cricket Test at a solid 311/4 in Rajkot on Wednesday. - Scorecard England's leading batsman in recent years, Root was his customary elegant self and made 124 off 180 balls, while Moeen Ali was one short of his fourth Test hundred when the stumps were drawn after 93 overs at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.