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Renault Kwid returns to battle with 1-litre variant

Renault Kwid returns to battle with 1-litre variant

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Renault Kwid could be the new frontrunner in the 1-litre car segment, says P Tharyan.

From 0-100 km in just 4.4 seconds! That's BMW i8

From 0-100 km in just 4.4 seconds! That's BMW i8

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The strength of the plug-in hybrid lies, among other factors, in the perfect synchronisation of electric motor and combustion engine, which makes itself apparent in maximum efficiency and dynamics on the road.

Why has Subhash Chandra invested in a bus start-up?

Why has Subhash Chandra invested in a bus start-up?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Mass mobility in India is in a race when the light turns from yellow to green. Just that this moment has lasted three years. The renewed enthusiasm, however, indicates that the lights may finally be about to change, says Patanjali Pahwa.

How cab aggregators are bringing micro-entrepreneurship to students

How cab aggregators are bringing micro-entrepreneurship to students

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Unlike regular cab service providers, taxi aggregators like Uber and Ola are making it easy for the students to juggle work and studies.

A self-driving concept car that can turn into a living room!

A self-driving concept car that can turn into a living room!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The F 015 luxury sedan concept, with its spacious cabin and lounge-like seating for four, explores new possibilities for self-driving cars that can double as virtual living rooms on wheels.

Toyota Yaris puts premium on safety with 7 airbags

Toyota Yaris puts premium on safety with 7 airbags

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

The new Toyota Yaris will surely instil confidence among its users when it comes to performance and safety, says P Tharyan.

Women, CNG cars, VIPs exempted, not me: Kejriwal on odd-even scheme

Women, CNG cars, VIPs exempted, not me: Kejriwal on odd-even scheme

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The Delhi CM said a fine of Rs 2,000 will be imposed for those violating the rules during those 15 days.

Anger and anguish roil Gujarat as pilgrims' bodies arrive

Anger and anguish roil Gujarat as pilgrims' bodies arrive

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

A pall of gloom descended on the airport as the plane landed.

Uber mired in controversies; debacle to hit other taxi services

Uber mired in controversies; debacle to hit other taxi services

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Home-grown taxi booking companies which have a business model similar to Uber's might have stricter security norms imposed on them.

Why the Street continues to be pessimistic about NBFcs

Why the Street continues to be pessimistic about NBFcs

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Liquidity has improved, but 20 out of 24 NBFC stocks are staring at an over 5% reduction in 12-month target prices.

He begged for a living, now owns a Rs 30 crore empire

He begged for a living, now owns a Rs 30 crore empire

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Once a beggar, Renuka Aradhya's company has a turnover of Rs 30 crore and employs 150 people.

The stunning Mercedes Maybach is launched in 2 variants

The stunning Mercedes Maybach is launched in 2 variants

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The new flagship Maybach S 650 replaces the S 600 in India

Buying a sedan? 2021 may be just the year for it

Buying a sedan? 2021 may be just the year for it

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

There are a whopping 10 sedans slated for a launch in India this year. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com gives the lowdown.

All you need to know about Riteish Deshmukh's birthday Tesla X

All you need to know about Riteish Deshmukh's birthday Tesla X

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Model X is Tesla's only SUV, & it can go from zero to 97 kmph in 2.9 seconds.

'Real tragedy is the attitude of railways to people'

'Real tragedy is the attitude of railways to people'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

'The accident happened because the railway track was at the same level as the ground, so the people walked over it.'

2019 Ford Endeavour: An SUV honestly worth buying

2019 Ford Endeavour: An SUV honestly worth buying

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

At Rs 28.19 lakh - Rs 32.97 lakh (ex-showroom India) it delivers excellent value for its combination of road presence, gizmos, safety, off-road capability and driveability.

How Pakistan is holding back SAARC

How Pakistan is holding back SAARC

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Connectivity is what SAARC needs the most but Pakistan is not interested, says Rajeev Sharma.

PHOTOS: 12 deadliest terror attacks at airports

PHOTOS: 12 deadliest terror attacks at airports

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Hours after three suspected Islamic State group suicide bombers targeted the international terminal of Istanbul's Ataturk airport, killing at least 36 people and wounding many others, Rediff.com brings you some of the deadliest attacks at airports, which have left several dead and hundreds injured.

Wheels on fire: Verna vs Rapid vs Vento, which car should you buy

Wheels on fire: Verna vs Rapid vs Vento, which car should you buy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Volkswagen has pitted Rapid and Vento againsts Hyundai Verna.

Nalgonda encounter: Slain duo were SIMI cadres, says DGP

Nalgonda encounter: Slain duo were SIMI cadres, says DGP

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Two armed gangsters, who were gunned down by police in an encounter in Nalgonda district of Telangana, were active members of banned Students Islamic Movement of India and had been involved in a string of terror acts that included triggering of bomb blasts across the country, police said today.

Sheena Bora Trial: What did the bodybuilder see?

Sheena Bora Trial: What did the bodybuilder see?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Something about the big car and its passengers, standing solemnly outside their vehicle, piqued the biker's interest.

Volvo V90 Cross Country makes for a very tempting package

Volvo V90 Cross Country makes for a very tempting package

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The third Cross Country model for India, the V90 Cross Country is based on the S90 sedan and promises to offer the best of two different worlds - sedan (S90) and SUV (XC90).

Wounded Uber targets India after China loss

Wounded Uber targets India after China loss

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

In India, it is fighting a pitched battle against Ola.

Bridge on Mumbai-Goa highway washed away, 2 dead, 22 missing

Bridge on Mumbai-Goa highway washed away, 2 dead, 22 missing

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The Coast Guard has deployed a Chetak Helicopter to carry out search operation for missing vehicles.

Oh! The Traffic! The Traffic!

Oh! The Traffic! The Traffic!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

'Phone charger, pillow and rug, Kindle, small cocktail in a carafe, a rolled up paratha...' Find out what Kishore Singh takes along for a Delhi-Gurgaon car ride, a journey that often takes three hours!

Few things Apollo Tyres did differently to succeed in business

Few things Apollo Tyres did differently to succeed in business

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Today, Apollo Tyres is the first made-in India automotive brand to be sold in Europe independently.

Women who had the courage to FIGHT BACK molesters

Women who had the courage to FIGHT BACK molesters

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

There have been other several instances where women have stood up and taken on eve teasers and molesters. Rediff.com lists a few such cases where the victims have fiercely fought back.

Rising number of complaints against cab aggregators

Rising number of complaints against cab aggregators

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Predatory pricing petitions against Ola, Uber were filed from across cities.

Uber faces a big challenge in Karnataka

Uber faces a big challenge in Karnataka

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Uber says it is engaging with state govt to explain why its business model encourages savings for customers.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class versus BMW 3-Series: Which is a good buy?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class versus BMW 3-Series: Which is a good buy?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Mercedes-Benz India has been on a roll.

For Make in India to succeed, stop wasting crores on useless manpower, Mr PM

For Make in India to succeed, stop wasting crores on useless manpower, Mr PM

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

India must first improve working condition, then it can concentrate on Make in India concept.

India's job market is ailing, do we have a remedy?

India's job market is ailing, do we have a remedy?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Whether India can create labour-intensive factory jobs instead that it needs to put millions to work in the next few years looks very unlikely.

Check out the costliest Mercedes sold in India!

Check out the costliest Mercedes sold in India!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard is powered by a 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 petrol engine.

What Modi said in Lok Sabha on jobs, Rafale, grand alliance

What Modi said in Lok Sabha on jobs, Rafale, grand alliance

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'People do not want a 'maha milavat' (highly adulterated) government of those who assembled in Kolkata.'

PHOTOS: Thousands of migrants throng to take buses back home

PHOTOS: Thousands of migrants throng to take buses back home

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Officials of the Transport Department, bus drivers and conductors were contacted on Friday night to help the people who were stranded in Noida, Ghaziabad, Bulandshahar and Aligarh, among other places, he said.

Can the Mercedes Benz S-Class Maybach S650 be made better?

Can the Mercedes Benz S-Class Maybach S650 be made better?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

The Maybach S650's focus on luxury would make a private jet's interiors appear pedestrian, says Pavan Lall. Does it mean it has no room for improvement?

New Ciaz: For those obsessed with fuel efficiency

New Ciaz: For those obsessed with fuel efficiency

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Here's a car that is going to give its competitors a run for their money, says P Tharyan.

A year of deadly terror strikes in France

A year of deadly terror strikes in France

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

After the Charlie Hebdo shootings earle this year, France has been continuously hit by terrorists.

Here's how Suresh Prabhu can reengineer the Railways

Here's how Suresh Prabhu can reengineer the Railways

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Suresh Prabhu, the new railway minister, described his charge as being 'the engine of growth'.