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Off-roading with Mahindra Thar

Off-roading with Mahindra Thar

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Off-road driving allows you to get to remote places which are likely to be less visited and unpopular. It's also fun and a challenge and will give a rewarding experience.

Budget 2018: Luxury cars, premium bikes to be costlier by upto 5%

Budget 2018: Luxury cars, premium bikes to be costlier by upto 5%

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

The move will primarily impact luxury car companies like Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi and Volvo and bike brands like Triumph and Harley Davidson.

Who Thinks For The Small Investor?

Who Thinks For The Small Investor?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

A quaint Indian idea called face value is putting high-performing companies out of the reach of retail investors, observes Debashis Basu.

Fed up of containment zone tag, Odisha mob runs riot

Fed up of containment zone tag, Odisha mob runs riot

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Unable to get a favourable response from the police personnel, the crowd manhandled them and pelted them with stones, the officer said. The protesters also uprooted the barricades that were put up around the containment zones and vandalised a police control room, he said. As the agitators burnt tyres in the area, some portions of the bamboo barricades caught fire. At least a dozen policemen and a journalist covering the incident suffered injuries in the attack. All of them were hospitalised.

2 aides of gangster Vikas Dubey killed in encounters

2 aides of gangster Vikas Dubey killed in encounters

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

While Kartikeya alias Prabhat was gunned down in Kanpur when he tried to flee from police custody, another aide of Vikas Dubey, Praveen alias Bauwa Dubey, was killed in an encounter in Etawah.

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Sports Ministry formally recognises yogasana as competitive sport.

F1: Vettel smashes track record on penultimate day of testing

F1: Vettel smashes track record on penultimate day of testing

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The next time the four-time world champion will get behind the wheel will be for first Friday practice at Melbourne's Albert Park on March 23.

Skoda unveils mid-sized SUV Kushaq in India

Skoda unveils mid-sized SUV Kushaq in India

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Czech automaker Skoda on Thursday globally unveiled its all new SUV Kushaq which would take on the likes of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos in the fastest growing mid-sized SUV segment in the domestic market. The model is the first production car as part of the company's India 2.0 project. Under the lead responsibility of Skoda Auto, Volkswagen Group is investing 1 billion euros in its model campaign in the Indian subcontinent to strengthen its presence.

Meet the latest maxi-scooter in the market!

Meet the latest maxi-scooter in the market!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Rajesh Alva brings you the details of the first maxi-scooter from the Suzuki stable.

Bollywood Becomes Part Of Marvel Movie

Bollywood Becomes Part Of Marvel Movie

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

'When I came into the process, there was a treatment and in the treatment, there are always stories and parts that take place in Mumbai.'

Lewis Hamilton fastest in Monza practice

Lewis Hamilton fastest in Monza practice

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton ousted Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg from the top of the timesheets in Italian Grand Prix free practice on Friday. The Briton, chasing his 50th grand prix win on Sunday, enjoyed a sunny afternoon at the Monza circuit with a fastest lap of one minute 22.801 seconds on the supersoft tyres after being second to Rosberg in the morning. Rosberg quickest effort then was a 1:22.959, with the German lapping in 1:22.994 after lunch.

Bridgestone to invest Rs 2,600 cr in Pune

Bridgestone to invest Rs 2,600 cr in Pune

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

With an aim to tap the growing Indian automobile industry, tyre-maker Bridgestone India, plans to set up a plant at an investment of Rs 26 billion (Rs 2,600 crore) near Pune.

Continental to invest 50mn euros in India

Continental to invest 50mn euros in India

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

The company, which has recently completed acquisition of the Modi Tyres Co, will make the fresh investments at thelatter's Modipuram facility.

Protesters vandalise stations, block roads in Bengal

Protesters vandalise stations, block roads in Bengal

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appealed to people to maintain peace and calm and urged the protesters to refrain from taking law into own hands.

Force India log seven points to stay fourth

Force India log seven points to stay fourth

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Sahara Force India consolidated its fourth position in the constructors championship by collecting seven points from the Mexican Grand Prix with Nico Hulkenberg finishing seventh and Sergio Perez 10th in Mexico City on Sunday.

F1 Virtual GP: Button wins Legends race

F1 Virtual GP: Button wins Legends race

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Jenson Button won a 'Legends Trophy' esports race on Saturday with fellow retired Formula One world champion Jacques Villeneuve going from last to sixth on his virtual debut.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD, SELL

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD, SELL

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Mamata offers arrest, protests erupt across Bengal

Mamata offers arrest, protests erupt across Bengal

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Trinamool Congress supporters held demonstrations defying lockdown norms in various places, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offered to court arrest on Monday against the arrest of two West Bengal ministers in the Narada case by the CBI.

In the slow lane: Top 10 auto stocks fall 21% in 6 months

In the slow lane: Top 10 auto stocks fall 21% in 6 months

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

With little clarity on the demand outlook, investors should wait out the next couple of quarters rather than rush in to catch a falling knife, says Ram Prasad Sahu.

Verstappen on top in Turkey as Hamilton slips

Verstappen on top in Turkey as Hamilton slips

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The times at the Istanbul Park circuit, hosting a Formula One race for the first time since 2011, were largely meaningless.

Car recalled? Get the problem fixed

Car recalled? Get the problem fixed

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Insurance claims will be partly or fully rejected if there are issues or accidents in the future.

F1: Verstappen snatches pole for Abu Dhabi finale; Hamilton 3rd

F1: Verstappen snatches pole for Abu Dhabi finale; Hamilton 3rd

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

World champion Lewis Hamilton, back in the car after his COVID-19-enforced absence at last week's Sakhir Grand Prix, was third but only 0.086 seconds off the pace.

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'Vinoo Mankad's legacy has been to tell the aspiring Indian cricketer to believe in oneself. He was a great proponent of self-belief. He was the one who kept saying to me that you need to keep scoring runs and keep at it. When you get a 100, let that be the knock on the selector's door.'

Investors bearish on India's growth prospects

Investors bearish on India's growth prospects

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

If Indian money looks around at the economic climate and decides instead to go to Latin America, West Asia, or China, then why would foreign money's decision be any different?

What's new in Formula One for 2016 season

What's new in Formula One for 2016 season

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The new Formula One season starts with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 20. The following details the major changes for 2O16.

F1: A star is born and sky's the limit

F1: A star is born and sky's the limit

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The sky's the limit for George Russell after the British youngster's stellar performance

Michelin may set up car plant in India after 2015

Michelin may set up car plant in India after 2015

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Global tyre major Michelin said it may consider making passenger car tyres and set up a new plant in India after 2015 if the market demand then is good enough to sustain a large plant.

Ferrari back FIA's handling of Mercedes test

Ferrari back FIA's handling of Mercedes test

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has summoned Mercedes and tyre supplier Pirelli to its international tribunal in Paris on June 20 on charges of breaking the rules by testing in Spain last month.

Hamilton painting masterpiece with sixth drivers' title

Hamilton painting masterpiece with sixth drivers' title

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Valtteri Bottas won the battle but Lewis Hamilton won the war, securing his sixth Formula One world championship on Sunday, despite finishing second to his Mercedes team mate at the US Grand Prix.

Red Bull's Ricciardo wins Chinese Grand Prix

Red Bull's Ricciardo wins Chinese Grand Prix

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Australian Daniel Ricciardo won the Chinese Grand Prix for Red Bull on Sunday while Ferrari's championship leader Sebastian Vettel finished only eighth.

Is your car 'rain-ready'?

Is your car 'rain-ready'?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

The monsoons are here, but is your car prepared to enjoy the rain? Or is it going to be a season of puddles, breakdowns and getting stuck in the middle of nowhere.

Is your car 'rain-ready'?

Is your car 'rain-ready'?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

The monsoons are here, but is your car prepared to enjoy the rain? Or is it going to be a season of puddles, breakdowns and getting stuck in the middle of nowhere.

Bottas pips Hamilton for pole at Austrian F1 GP

Bottas pips Hamilton for pole at Austrian F1 GP

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The front row lockout was a record-equalling 65th for champions Mercedes.

Mercedes drivers back Pirelli to get it right

Mercedes drivers back Pirelli to get it right

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Nico Rosberg expressed confidence in Pirelli addressing tyre safety concerns on Wednesday and said Mercedes would be favourites to win in Germany this weekend.

PIX: Hamilton retakes F1 lead with 'miracle' victory at German GP

PIX: Hamilton retakes F1 lead with 'miracle' victory at German GP

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Vettel, now 17 points behind the Briton after starting eight ahead, led from pole position until rain caused chaos in the closing laps, with the German skidding into the barriers in front of his home fans.

Verstappen reminds me of Schumacher, says Brawn

Verstappen reminds me of Schumacher, says Brawn

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Former Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn says 70th Anniversary race winner Max Verstappen reminds him of Formula One great Michael Schumacher. Brawn masterminded Schumacher's seven world championships with Benetton (1994 and 1995) and Ferrari (2000-04) and was team boss at Mercedes when the German made his comeback from 2010-2012.

Ceat plans global push with new factory

Ceat plans global push with new factory

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Ceat, the country's fourth biggest tyre producer, is charting expansion plans for the international market, with launches planned in various countries, including the US, the world's biggest tyre market.

Why Ford Figo Aspire is the best compact sedan in the market

Why Ford Figo Aspire is the best compact sedan in the market

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The Aspire offers the best of performance and efficiency, something which is unheard of in this segment. It is neither outdated nor unreliable and no other car in its segment can come close to the Aspire's VFM proposition.

Honda X-Blade 160: Sharper and bigger, but is it better?

Honda X-Blade 160: Sharper and bigger, but is it better?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Things to know before you consider the latest bike in the premium commuter segment.