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Oberois plan luxury cruisers in Kerala

Oberois plan luxury cruisers in Kerala

Rediff.com17 Jul 2003

The Oberois have become the first Indian chain of hotels to launch the country's first luxury cruiser in the backwaters of Kerala.\n\n\n\n

Akhilesh's Mercedes 'rath' barely runs a kilometre, breaks down

Akhilesh's Mercedes 'rath' barely runs a kilometre, breaks down

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The hi-tech customised rath of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday broke down after barely covering a kilometre, forcing him to switch to his official vehicle to continue his state-wide tour.

Here comes BMW i3's Chinese copy

Here comes BMW i3's Chinese copy

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Chinese car makers have been copying designs of European car makers.

The new Toyota Fortuner comes loaded to the gills

The new Toyota Fortuner comes loaded to the gills

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Toyota launched the Fortuner brand in the Indian market back in 2009 which went on to become an instant hit.

The Oberoi in New Delhi is scaling luxury to new heights

The Oberoi in New Delhi is scaling luxury to new heights

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The iconic hotel opens after Rs 6-billion revamp

Nicole Kidman face of Etihad Airways' new brand campaign

Nicole Kidman face of Etihad Airways' new brand campaign

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The still versions of the campaign will appear in print and digital.

Mini Cooper D: Sporty, stylish and good for daily use

Mini Cooper D: Sporty, stylish and good for daily use

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The Mini Cooper D in its latest iteration gets plenty of changes including a diesel engine.

Humsafar Express: The all new 3-Tier AC train to roll out in Oct

Humsafar Express: The all new 3-Tier AC train to roll out in Oct

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Humsafar will be launched as overnight inter-city service on high-demand routes

Terrorism, drugs, good governance: Rajnath says it all at SAARC

Terrorism, drugs, good governance: Rajnath says it all at SAARC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

India on Thursday sought strengthening of SAARC monitoring desks on terrorism and drugs, underlining that illicit funds generated from narcotics and fake currency networks are being fed into supporting terror activities

Maruti to launch the cheapest automatic car in the world

Maruti to launch the cheapest automatic car in the world

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The dealers have started accepting bookings for Rs 10,000.

'A film like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam just happens'

'A film like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam just happens'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Was romance invented so that Sanjay Leela Bhansali would one day make Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, which released on June 18, 1999, asks Subhash K Jha.

National Geographic reveals the best travel photos

National Geographic reveals the best travel photos

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

National Geographic has announced the winners of its prestigious Travel Photographer of the Year photo contest for 2017. And the images are just breathtaking.

Hyundai Creta is an unmistakable urban SUV

Hyundai Creta is an unmistakable urban SUV

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The Creta is more sure-footed than previous cars from the Korean firm. Ride quality is good, there is no bouncy feel and the pothole ridden Mumbai roads aren't as bad in the Creta as they are in other cars.

Tata Nexon EV: Electric car with an 8 year warranty!

Tata Nexon EV: Electric car with an 8 year warranty!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'One can charge it at home, in the office, on the go. All it needs is a 15 Amp electric socket which is found is all our homes.'

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Art Deco was the last of the truly international styles.'

Dileep to play a news anchor in Love 24 X 7

Dileep to play a news anchor in Love 24 X 7

Rediff.com5 May 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in the Malayalam film industry.

With Alturas G4, Mahindra has a winner on its hands

With Alturas G4, Mahindra has a winner on its hands

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The Mahindra Alturas G4, which was launched on Saturday in Jaipur, is a true-blue premium SUV combining a powerful engine, luxe interiors and a beast-like exterior, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

From shining skyscrapers to dilapidated shells: 2018's Architectural Photography Awards

From shining skyscrapers to dilapidated shells: 2018's Architectural Photography Awards

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The shortlist for the Architectural Photography Awards 2018 has been revealed. The awards are split into four categories: Exterior, Interior, Sense of Place, and Buildings in Use, with each comprising five finalists. The 20 photographs that make up the shortlist will be exhibited at the World Architecture Festival in Amsterdam between November 28 - 30, and an overall winner will be announced on the 30. Here are some of the brilliant photos in the shortlist.

Rolls-Royce unveils its futuristic driverless car

Rolls-Royce unveils its futuristic driverless car

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce unveiled the car that defines the future of luxury mobility.

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

This car commemorates the first Jaguar XJ 1, which was launched in 1968 and was widely acknowledged at the time to be one of the best automobiles ever made

The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast

The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

As Mahindra readies to unveil its latest version of the Jeep that is so beloved of adventure enthusiasts, the urban crowd as well as the countryside, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com traces the vehicle's journey through the decades.

Stylish and powerful, driving Mustang is a divine pleasure

Stylish and powerful, driving Mustang is a divine pleasure

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

With ravishing good looks and speed to burn, the Ford Mustang GT is a perfect fit for the race track.

PM Modi turns storyteller for Obama and Abbott

PM Modi turns storyteller for Obama and Abbott

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared with his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott and United States President Barack Obama the fascinating story of an American architect who had an emotional link with their countries.

Prabuddha Dasgupta: A life in pictures

Prabuddha Dasgupta: A life in pictures

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Ritika Bhatia previews the late photographer's exhibition and book launch at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.

Rashtrapati Bhavan guest house to open after 19 years

Rashtrapati Bhavan guest house to open after 19 years

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

The Rashtrapati Bhavan will showcase India's hospitality at its very best when the doors of its gleaming new guest wing are thrown open on Monday for foreign dignitaries after it remained unused for over two decades.

From Tata Motors to Kia, auto majors show off the future

From Tata Motors to Kia, auto majors show off the future

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Among the cars unveiled at the Auto Expo on Wednesday was Mahindra and Mahindra's e-KUV for Rs 8.2 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi. With a single charge range of 150 km and a 55 min fast charging upto 80 pc, it was both a head-turner and a conversation-starter.

Datsun launches Rs 4.1 lakh GO-NXT

Datsun launches Rs 4.1 lakh GO-NXT

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Datsun GO NXT Limited Festive Edition offers add-ons worth Rs 20,000 at a minimal price increase of just Rs 5,000

Tata Safari Storme is fun to drive and has immense character

Tata Safari Storme is fun to drive and has immense character

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The Tata Safari is an SUV which was the big brash brutish bully of the road in the early 2000s before the Toyota Fortuner snatched that crown. The car's styling still harkens back to the pre-Zest era of Tata Motors but there is still a whole lot more than what meets the eye. Therefore, the people at MotorBeam decided to induct the powerful Varicor 400 variant of the new Tata Safari Storme in their long term fleet to test out whether the big burly beast is still relevant or not.

'Who will feed us for three months?'

'Who will feed us for three months?'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Sheela Bhatt drives from New Delhi to Agra and Firozabad to capture the stories of an India under lockdown.

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Governments, democratically elected governments, are custodians for a short- specified time.' 'Parents don't let baby sitters decide the course of their child's future.'

Want to turn old family gold into new?

Want to turn old family gold into new?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Here's how you can give your family heirloom a face lift with a dash of style and modern art.

A celebration of the versatile ikat

A celebration of the versatile ikat

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

One of the first things to strike one about Cinnamon, a 19-year-old designer boutique hub, is its architecture and feel.

The man who sold Nirav Modi's art

The man who sold Nirav Modi's art

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Dinesh Vazirani on how he built Saffronart into an institution.

Elantra has a long list of features and a peppy petrol engine

Elantra has a long list of features and a peppy petrol engine

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Launched back in 2016, the sixth generation Elantra has a lot going for it. The car has now entered the MotorBeam garage and here are our first impressions.

Is Fiat Punto better than Hyundai Elite and Volkswagen Polo?

Is Fiat Punto better than Hyundai Elite and Volkswagen Polo?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

People have embraced these compact cars because they are not only well appointed, but are also more practical, cheaper to own, have higher fuel efficiency, and are easy to park.

All you need to know about the new Mahindra Scorpio

All you need to know about the new Mahindra Scorpio

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The car will launch on September 25

Can Mumbai's landmark theatres survive?

Can Mumbai's landmark theatres survive?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'If we keep losing such institutions, we will soon become a city and culture of short-term memory.' 'Nothing to remind us of the years gone by and eventually with nothing to remember.'

Audi Q7: A premium SUV that's stylish and comfortable

Audi Q7: A premium SUV that's stylish and comfortable

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The 2016 Audi Q7 makes perfect sense and turns out to be a very good contender in the premium luxury space in India.

A boat ride as dusk falls on Tulsi Ghat

A boat ride as dusk falls on Tulsi Ghat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

'It was a 20-minute boat ride journey of about 500 metres, but it must have been a giant leap together for the two staunchly secular leaders, Modi and Macron,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The Grand i10 now looks sportier

The Grand i10 now looks sportier

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Hyundai has now given the hatchback a mid-life facelift that brings in refreshed exteriors, additional features on the inside and a revamped diesel engine.