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Audi A3 Cabriolet is an indulgence

Audi A3 Cabriolet is an indulgence

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Bright and attention grabbing it certainly is, especially in this gorgeous shade of yellow, but will the new A3 Cabriolet manage to excite us with its new 1.4 litre heart?

Gunmen attack Paris newspaper office, 12 killed

Gunmen attack Paris newspaper office, 12 killed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Heavily-armed gunmen shouting Islamist slogans stormed the Charlie Hebdo (a satirical newspaper) office in Paris on Wednesday and shot dead 12 people including its editor-in-chief Stephane Charbonnier, known as Charb.

Has the bahubali returned from political wilderness?

Has the bahubali returned from political wilderness?

Rediff.com21 May 2016

The widow of Rajdeo Ranjan, the journalist who was gunned down, has said the killers had a connection with someone in jail.

Did this bahubali order Rajdeo Ranjan's murder?

Did this bahubali order Rajdeo Ranjan's murder?

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Mohammad Shahabuddin, in prison for over a decade, still inspires fear, a reminder of the 'jungle raj' when political murders were commonplace in Bihar.

It's impossible to go global without India: Huffington Post

It's impossible to go global without India: Huffington Post

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Huffington Post has grand plans for India.

Should you buy iPhone SE for Rs 39k?

Should you buy iPhone SE for Rs 39k?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

By bringing in top notch hardware in the celebrated iPhone 5s chassis, Apple has been able to repackage new wine in an old bottle. Himanshu Juneja weighs the pros and cons of the latest from the Apple stable

Microsoft's answer to Apple iPhone 6 and 6S?

Microsoft's answer to Apple iPhone 6 and 6S?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

With the release of Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL, Microsoft has catapulted itself into a position where it can compete against the big boys of the mobile phone industry with consummate ease.

9 reasons why we love HTC 816

9 reasons why we love HTC 816

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The HTC 816, a mid range mobile phone, gives buyers a choice to lay their hands on a big screen device which usually is hard to find in the given budget

Srihari-The Real Star is gone

Srihari-The Real Star is gone

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

From being a stuntman, then a character artiste and finally the leading man, Srihari rose in the film industry by sheer dint of hard work.

For the thuggish Naxalites, revolution is a pretence

For the thuggish Naxalites, revolution is a pretence

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

'The Naxalite strategy is to periodically attack police forces to provoke a reaction.' 'Once the security forces over-react and cause suffering to innocents by high-handed actions, the people will be alienated and support the revolution.' 'This appears to be the Naxalites' strategy and hence, their recent brutal killings of policemen,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Honda all set to race on Indian roads with these hot cars

Honda all set to race on Indian roads with these hot cars

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Honda will launch 4 cars in India soon.

Review: Tevar is a tiring watch

Review: Tevar is a tiring watch

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Tevar emerges an overdone, underwhelming film with zero charm, warns Raja Sen.

Review: Policegiri is deafening, dowdy and drudging!

Review: Policegiri is deafening, dowdy and drudging!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

This Sanjay Dutt starrer is cringe-inducing fare.

Rivals be prepared, the new Hyundai Elantra is a desirable sedan

Rivals be prepared, the new Hyundai Elantra is a desirable sedan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The facelifted Elantra is a loaded with features and will give it tough to rivals.

The Culinary Magic of Chettinad

The Culinary Magic of Chettinad

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

'In one mansion we visited, I was told the doors in the back courtyard had to be kept closed because to have the front and back doors open at the same time would result in Chettiar wealth flowing away,' notes Rahul Jacob after a memorable visit to Karaikudi.

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.

10 most desirable cars at the Auto Expo

10 most desirable cars at the Auto Expo

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

At the car enthusiast's paradise, auto beauties from global manufacturers stole the show.

Review: The new Hero is a mess; the new kids are too dull

Review: The new Hero is a mess; the new kids are too dull

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Nikhil Advani's Hero remake follows the template of the original, which may not have been the wisest course of action, notes Raja Sen.

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.

Considerable churn in US and European stock markets

Considerable churn in US and European stock markets

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

In India, however, the Nifty continues to climb a wall of worry as general elections loom, fiscal deficit surges and the current account deficit is barely under control following subdued gold and crude prices, says Sonali Ranade.

In one word, Volvo S90 is brilliant!

In one word, Volvo S90 is brilliant!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

When launched later this year, the Volvo will lock horns with the BMW 5-series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Jaguar XF and the Audi A6

The rise of Hindutva 2.0

The rise of Hindutva 2.0

Rediff.com6 May 2017

The Modi-Shah definition of secularism is, India is a confident, resurgent Hindu, and therefore secular, country.

Review: Satya 2 Is As Bad As Satya Was Good

Review: Satya 2 Is As Bad As Satya Was Good

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

It is hard to believe that RGV chose to make a sequel to his most iconic creation as both the films, Satya and Satya 2 have nothing in common.

Assembly Elections: 5 stars who made a difference

Assembly Elections: 5 stars who made a difference

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Here is a closer look at politicos who have emerged victorious in the electoral contest of five state assemblies.

Are private tuitions the bane of Indian education?

Are private tuitions the bane of Indian education?

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Teachers often don't give their best or throw up their hands and assume that the student will figure it out with his tutor anyway. In the process, the entire school system is being made a mockery of.

'Supreme Court should have heard 300 mn SC/STs'

'Supreme Court should have heard 300 mn SC/STs'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

'The court came to a conclusion using one person's case... Based on that one case, the term "rampant misuse" was used as if it is a generalisation.' 'If one in 10 cases turns out to be false, is it possible to call the Act a charter for blackmail or charter for personal vengeance?' 'Is there any Act either in India or anywhere in the world where there are no false cases?'

Connectivity a human right: Zuckerberg

Connectivity a human right: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

In fact, a $1-million initial fund has been announced to help developers build apps and new services, including for more local-language content, and a contest has been launched, too.

The all new Figo Aspire costs only Rs 489,000

The all new Figo Aspire costs only Rs 489,000

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Figo Aspire has got all the flavours that put it in a good position amid rivals

Will you buy the iPhone 7 Plus for Rs 92k?

Will you buy the iPhone 7 Plus for Rs 92k?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

An all-new processor that is 40 per cent faster, a camera that combines a wide and telephoto lens to capture images, and the latest iOS 10, have teamed together to get your eyeballs and pockets.

Competition panel slaps Rs 2,545 cr fine on top carmakers

Competition panel slaps Rs 2,545 cr fine on top carmakers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday slapped a penalty of Rs 2,545 crore on 14 top carmakers of the country for violating trade norms in the spare-part andafter-sale service market.

They are Legion!

They are Legion!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Are hacker collectives like Anonymous and Legion black hats or white hats, or do they lurk in the space between the two? Dhruv Munjal reports.

He's helping bring kids close to nature

He's helping bring kids close to nature

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Meet Gerry Martin, the first Indian to be selected as a National Geographic Adventurer.

Hot cars that ruled the Indian roads in 2014

Hot cars that ruled the Indian roads in 2014

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Few car like BMW-M series and Audi RS7 were most popular in 2014.

Top 5 Ultrabooks that can take on the new MacBook 2015

Top 5 Ultrabooks that can take on the new MacBook 2015

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

When it comes to performance, these five hold their own against the MacBook.

Review: Hero is an unimpressive remake!

Review: Hero is an unimpressive remake!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Athiya shows potential, Sooraj his physique in Hero, says Sukanya Verma.

5 hot SUVs coming to India in 2015

5 hot SUVs coming to India in 2015

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

We can't wait to see Maruti Suzuki S-Cross and Hyundai ix25 hitting the roads.

We will destroy IS or anyone that tries to harm us: Obama

We will destroy IS or anyone that tries to harm us: Obama

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Reaffirming his commitment to destroy the Islamic State, United States President Barack Obama said America will destroy any militant organisation that tried to harm its people but ruled out sending large scale troops on the ground as done in the case of Afghanistan and Iraq.

US fight night: Top moments from first Republican debate

US fight night: Top moments from first Republican debate

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Here are seven of the buzziest moments from the GOP's big night.

6 Samsung Galaxy phones to watch out for

6 Samsung Galaxy phones to watch out for

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

This is how the South Korean electronics major plans to indulge its Indian fans

Which to buy? Maruti Ignis or Mahindra KUV100

Which to buy? Maruti Ignis or Mahindra KUV100

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Both these are super compact SUVs that will be competing against each other at a similar price point