US kicks out China from major naval exercise over 'militarisation' of SCS

Alleging that Beijing is engaged in "destabilising behaviour" in the South China Sea, the Pentagon has kicked out China from its annual maritime military exercise. Asserting that the United States......

Indian Air Force is 'in a crisis', says US think tank

The report authored by Ashley Tellis, the top American expert on India and South Asia, states that the IAF's fighter force is weaker than numbers suggest. India’s traditional air......

Set up a federal anti-terrorism agency

What are India's options after the terror attacks? What must India do, strategically and procedurally, to ensure that the nation does not ever again endure a brutality like the terrorism Mumbai......

US tolerance for Musharraf slammed

A leading South Asian expert has told Congress that there was a time when Pakistan used to be an important state because of its assets, but today is "just as important because of its problems," and......

XUV400: Nexon EV's Fun, Fast, Fearless Competitor

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com takes the XUV400, the first electric SUV from the Mahindra stable, for a spin and comes away impressed. The XUV400, the first electric SUV from the Mahindra stable, is......

Why you must buy the new XUV300 AMT Petrol

A new user-friendly app to control the beast. Automatic transmission with petrol engine. Electronic sunroof. Plus, of course, the safety elements.  Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com on what makes the......

Third-gen Hyundai i20 is a leap forward for Korean carmaker

The latest Hyundai i20 is an exciting car, given the overall drive experience, transmission, ride quality and tech. And while it may not be as low cost as a Maruti or come with the "heavy German......

What works for Toyota Yaris, what doesn't

The Toyota Yaris was finally launched in India last month. Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com offers a quick checklist of what appeals to him about the car, and what doesn't. After a long wait, Japanese auto......