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Let us not stop the police from doing its job

Let us not stop the police from doing its job

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

'To ascribe motives to the actions of the state government at such an early stage of police investigation will be counter-productive,' says former Union home secretary Madhav Godbole.

Top 5: Bikes with best mileage

Top 5: Bikes with best mileage

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

These are the best value for money bikes in terms of the money they save by using less fuel to run longer distances

Top 5 powerful bikes of 2015

Top 5 powerful bikes of 2015

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

The year saw not just the launch of premium commuters but also brought out some of the most powerful machines Indians have ever seen on their roads. Here's a sneak-peek into what these monsters are all about.

Is Ducati Panigale V4 the undisputed king of superbikes?

Is Ducati Panigale V4 the undisputed king of superbikes?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The new Panigale V4 S' sheer performance, dynamic ability and the ease with which it is delivered leaves one in no doubt about the absolute punch that this motorcycle packs.

Whoa! What is that bike?

Whoa! What is that bike?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

That's Ranbir Kapoor on Harley-Davidson V Rod in his forthcoming film Roy. We share five things you must know about this cruiser bike from the legendary American bike manufacturer.

Delhi, the No-No capital

Delhi, the No-No capital

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Delhi is a year-round health hazard that visitors shun like the plague, says Sunil Sethi.

NTORQ 125: India's most feature-loaded scooter is here

NTORQ 125: India's most feature-loaded scooter is here

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Be it performance, styling, features, refinement and price, the NTORQ ticks all the boxes, says Rajesh Alva.

The most affordable Aprilia is here!

The most affordable Aprilia is here!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The Aprilia SR150 is a great buy and could be a perfect bet for the Piaggio Group which needs to mark its prominence outside the superbike segment and classy Vespa scooters

The loneliness of being a CEO

The loneliness of being a CEO

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Whether they live away from their families or with them, all CEOs struggle with work-life balance, says Shyamal Majumdar.

Ironing out the wrinkles in GST

Ironing out the wrinkles in GST

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'The manufacturing sector and the capital goods industry need all the support that the government can provide, because they are working in a global market where trade restrictions are coming down every day,' says Amar Kaul.

When I kept Charles Sobhraj alive...

When I kept Charles Sobhraj alive...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'I had to convince myself that I was steely enough to operate on a cold-blooded killer.' 'For all my medical experience, this was something I had never done!' 'If something happened to Charles, I knew my fate was sealed for me.' 'I would be called Doctor Death until I breathed my last.' 'Success was my only hope of escaping that fate.' A fascinating excerpt from heart surgeon Dr Raamesh Koirala's Charles Sobhraj, Inside The Heart Of The Bikini Killer.

Hyundai to take on Mercedes, Audi with this gorgeous car

Hyundai to take on Mercedes, Audi with this gorgeous car

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The car it not only the most powerful four-wheel in its segment but also offers more features compared to the competitors.

Upgraded Yamaha SZ-RR launched at Rs 65,300

Upgraded Yamaha SZ-RR launched at Rs 65,300

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Here are five top features that you can see in Yamaha SZ-RR Version 2.0.

'Don't forget there are 180 million Muslims in this country'

'Don't forget there are 180 million Muslims in this country'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

'Muslims are depressed and disillusioned.' 'The safety valve is that we still have a multicultural mosaic in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.'

Bike Review: Hero Xtreme is bang for your money!

Bike Review: Hero Xtreme is bang for your money!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The updated Hero Xtreme packs in a lot of goodies which amplifies its value for money quotient even further, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com

'Modi is in the top 3 leaders I've ever seen!'

'Modi is in the top 3 leaders I've ever seen!'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Says CISCO executive chairman John Chambers, who's 'met every leader in the world, and got to know them very well.'

At Rs 7.5 lakh this Kawasaki is worth every dime

At Rs 7.5 lakh this Kawasaki is worth every dime

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The Kawasaki Versys 650 is a motorcycle built to effortlessly trace miles and miles of highway and leave a big grin on its rider's face at the same time. Indian automobile website MotorBeam tests the motorcycle to find out just how good it actually is.

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.

TOP 20 Indian Movies of the Decade

TOP 20 Indian Movies of the Decade

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Sreehari Nair presents his Top 20 movies of the decade.

Top 10 Fastest Super Bikes In India

Top 10 Fastest Super Bikes In India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

They're sexy, powerful, irresistible and very, very expensive.

Security forces on alert as Jayalalithaa suffers cardiac arrest

Security forces on alert as Jayalalithaa suffers cardiac arrest

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The Tamil chief minister suffered a heart attack on Sunday evening.

Only for Yamaha fans

Only for Yamaha fans

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

The Yamaha R3 balances good design, performance and comfort while losing out on razor sharp handling, but all of it comes at a rather steep price, says Indian motoring website MotorBeam.

6 super cars that were movie stars too!

6 super cars that were movie stars too!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Superheroes have been embedded in our daily lives through comics and movies.

Has Royal Enfield hit a winner with the Interceptor 650?

Has Royal Enfield hit a winner with the Interceptor 650?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Does a big multi-cylinder motorcycle need to be expensive? Royal Enfield does not think so, says Jehan Adil Darukhanawala.

Bike review: Suzuki has got a winner in the Gixxer

Bike review: Suzuki has got a winner in the Gixxer

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The Suzuki Gixxer is a terrific effort to bring back glory to the Japanese automaker in the 150cc segment, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com

Bike review: Hero Glamour is popular but unimpressive

Bike review: Hero Glamour is popular but unimpressive

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The Hero Glamour might be a hot seller but it isn't as impressive as its popularity suggests. The bike doesn't have as much performance as you would expect from a 125cc motorcycle, says Faisal Ali Khan.

How to survive the Delhi smog: Dos and Don'ts

How to survive the Delhi smog: Dos and Don'ts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

As pollution reaching alarming levels in Delhi, Veer Arjun Singh guides you how to protect yourself.

Is Bajaj Pulsar RS200 worth its price?

Is Bajaj Pulsar RS200 worth its price?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Is Bajaj Pulsar RS200 worth its price?

Will you buy this Italian bike for RS 9 lakh?

Will you buy this Italian bike for RS 9 lakh?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The Benelli TNT 899 has oodles of character and is quite stunning with the gorgeous hardware, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com

How to survive Delhi's smog

How to survive Delhi's smog

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

With pollution reaching alarming levels post Diwali, what is the best way to cope?

Review: Raees and fall of the Don

Review: Raees and fall of the Don

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Raees has a very bold Shah Rukh Khan who's stepped out of his comfort zone of crinkly eyes and dimpled cheek, says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Why Suzuki Gixxer SF triumphs over its rivals

Why Suzuki Gixxer SF triumphs over its rivals

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Despite the premium, the Suzuki Gixxer SF feels worth every penny making it our winner in this comparison against Yamaha Fazer and Bajaj Pulsar Adventure Sport 150

Tata Bolt is a hot hatchback to watch out for

Tata Bolt is a hot hatchback to watch out for

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

The Tata Bolt is a well packaged hatchback with attractive interiors, space and excellent ride quality.

A value for money package!

A value for money package!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

At Rs 52,610 (on-road, Mumbai), the attractive pricing, refined engine and good manoeuvrability makes the Platina 100 ES emerge as a value for money package and a worthy competitor to the offerings from Hero MotoCorp and Honda.

Modi and Muslims need a political outreach

Modi and Muslims need a political outreach

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

'For the sake of the nation, and the preservation of its polity, it is high time the country's largest political party and the country's largest religious minority make peace between them,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

World's most expensive cars studded with diamonds and rubies

World's most expensive cars studded with diamonds and rubies

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The Lynkan Hypersport is a limited production hypercar by W Motors.

DROOL: 5 most expensive bikes of 2017

DROOL: 5 most expensive bikes of 2017

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Karan Narsu takes a look at the most gob-smackingly expensive bikes launched in India this year

Neglect of 1992 scam led to Mallya, Modi frauds

Neglect of 1992 scam led to Mallya, Modi frauds

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'The Modi government has been taking credit for improvement in respect of the ease of doing business in India.' 'But when I look at the scams I cannot help feeling that it is too easy to do business with banks in India, if one is a Harshad Mehta, Vijay Mallya or Nirav Modi and their tribe,' says former Union home secretary Madhav Godbole.

5 things you must know about the new Pulsars

5 things you must know about the new Pulsars

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Let's check out the exciting new features of the new Bajaj Pulsar AS 200 and AS 150.

Why I am not eager for a 'Congress-mukt Bharat'

Why I am not eager for a 'Congress-mukt Bharat'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

'Like it or not, the Congress is still the only party with the potential to challenge the BJP at a pan-Indian level,' says T V R Shenoy.