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Hero Xpulse 200T 4V: An ideal bike for the daily grind

While it may not be deemed fit for hard-core bikers and offroading, it does come across as a strong contender for regular commutes




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Toyota Innova Hycross petrol: Stylish and pricey, with a few minuses

The seven-eight seater seems ideal for a large family, yet low fuel efficiency and a noisy CVT could be a deal breaker for some




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Renault Kiger RXT(O) gets more features, lower price




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BMW X1 sDrive 18i M Sport makes its entry

Until now, the M Sport trim was only available on the diesel X1, but now it is also available on the petrol X1




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Honda Shine 100 makes for a lightweight and efficient rides

After a test drive, we share our verdict on the bike’s cut, design and mileage




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Toyota Fortuner, Hilux to get mild-hybrid tech

Toyota’s reason to opt for a hybrid system for the above models is that it believes EVs are not the only option towards carbon neutrality.




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Price of MG Hector hiked




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Mahindra XUV700 waiting period extended




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And, the waiting period for Mahindra Thar is....

The Thar 2WD gets Mahindra’s D117, a 1.5-litre diesel engine that produces 118hp and 300Nm of torque.




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QJMotor SRK 400 a powerful bike for a high price

The bike does win when it comes to its look and sound, but, is that enough?




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Ferrari 296 GTS launched

The 296 GTS comes with a retractable hard top similar to the more expensive Ferrari SF90 Spider.




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Supercharged Honda Africa Twin in the works

Honda has filed a patent for a twin-screw supercharger, similar to the one found on the Kawasaki H2.




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A ‘drive experience’ for Lamborghini car owners through Chennai

The event on May 27was focussed around the physical sound of the cars, and the more metaphorical soundness of the human mind and body



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Tata offering sunroofs on multiple Altroz variants




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Ola hikes prices of S1, S1 Pro




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Ather announces price range for 450S




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Bengaluru-based Minus Zero unveils zPod autonomous driving concept

Unlike many autonomous vehicles, the zPod does not employ the use of LIDAR (light detection and ranging) but uses an array of six cameras — four on the sides and two at the front and back




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Maruti introduces off-roader iconic Jimny at starting price of ₹12.74 lakh

Jimny (5-door) will be available in Zeta and Alpha variants with Automatic and Manual transmission choices for customers, Maruti Suzuki India said.




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Emil George from Kerala drives through the Indian mainland in 97 days setting a record for the fastest solo car expedition

Emil George from Kochi drove through 28 States and six union territories on the Indian mainland in ninety seven days




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BMW brings the M2 to India




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Japan's Toyota announces battery electric vehicle initiatives

Toyota plans to make an all solid-state battery as part of ambitious plans for battery electric vehicles, amid criticism faced by Japan’s top automaker against climate change




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Tata offering discounts across powertrains

Tata Motors is offering discounts and benefits across its petrol, diesel and CNG powertrains




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Citroen to launch mid-size SUV C3 Aircross by October; will rival Creta, Seltos, Taigun

Production of C3 Aircross SUV has commenced at the Tiruvallur plant. Bookings will begin by September and deliveries by October. The price will be announced closer to that date.




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The homecoming: Lal Pari, 73-year-old vintage car from Ahmedabad, reaches London

Gujarat businessman takes his beloved 1950 MG YT on a 12,000 km road trip with family and friends




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We take the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 on a 12-hour cross-country drive

We get an exclusive first look at the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 and take it for a spin in a rather challenging setting




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The Tata Curvv is a bold-looking SUV coupe with an EV variant

Tata Motors has finally taken the wraps off the Curvv, a bold looking SUV coupe that is available with petrol, diesel and electric powertrains




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The new Nissan Magnite comes with big updates at the same price

Nissan Motor India has launched the new Nissan Magnite at a special introductory price of INR ₹5.99 lakhs, positioning it as a strong contender in the competitive subcompact SUV segment




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A peek at the latest Maruti Swift Dzire variant

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire has long been a top choice in the Indian compact sedan segment, renowned for its balance of practicality, affordability, and reliability




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Experience Formula 1 engineering in the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance sedan

Mercedes-Benz India has introduced the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE, a hybrid sports sedan that blends high-performance engineering with Formula 1™-inspired technology




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Chef Amninder Sandhu’s Bawri in Goa is all about age-old recipes and traditional cooking techniques

Amninder Sandhu is using open-fire cooking and indigenous ingredients in her regional Indian restaurant




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Kongu style arisi paruppu sadam




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No Frills Chicken curry recipe




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Karnataka’s Kunbi women farmers hope to bring climate-resilient tubers to urban dining tables

Nestled within the buffer zone of the Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve and the Karwar Territorial Forest Division, the Kunbi community hopes to find a new market for their climate-resilient tubers as indigenous ingredients in city chefs’ menus




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Restaurants in Chennai are offering traditional vegetarian Onasadya as dine-in as well as take away meal box options

Onasadya this year includes everything from traditional sit-down lunches, to takeaway boxes. Here’s our pick on where to eat 




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Moplah’s restaurant in Bengaluru tries to bring alive the flavours of Malabar

Moplah’s is a product of this nostalgia. Its name itself is a tribute to the restaurateur, Venu Nambiar’s neighbours at his ancestral home




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The Vallachira Onam to be showcased for tourism

Vallachira panchayat in Thrissur District of Kerala has held Onam celebrations without a break since 1962. The 10-day festival which highlights folk performances is now a showcase for tourists



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Bright and earthy beetroot pachadi recipe (ബീറ്റ്റൂട്ട് പച്ചടി)




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A new bakery in Visakhapatnam experiments with preservative-free artisanal breads

Breadway in Visakhapatnam focuses on offering authentic flavours through artisanal breads and bakes




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Watch | Why is ‘Ayyampalayam Nettai’ coconut variety unique?

Both the farmers and the agriculture department are striving to get the GI tag for the coconut, locally called as Ayyampalayam Nettai




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The thriving mess culture in Chennai offers a range of home-style meal at affordable rates

Chennai’s thriving mess culture is dominated by families that have made it their mission to serve good quality food at pocket-friendly rates for students and working professionals




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In Kerala, ‘Millet Cafes’ to come up in every district in a phased manner to popularise millets products

The cafes will serve millet-based food products and also have these on sale, says Kerala Agriculture Minister P. Prasad




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The history of the Navratri vrat thali

The Navratri thali evolved in the 1970s, reflecting changing cultural trends and diversifying across India. Today, it’s adapting to urban dining preferences with restaurants offering inventive options




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Two Canada-based Malayali friends launch artisanal arrack brand

Two Canada-based Malayali friends brew Taika, an artisanal arrack using fruits, spices, dates and jaggery Their ‘naadan charayam’ label bears the image of an elephant and a Kerala bus




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Try these traditional sweets and snacks made with heritage rice varieties of Tamil Nadu for Deepavali

Celebrate the flavours of heritage rice this Deepavali with an inventive range of traditional sweets and savoury snacks that encourage farmers and customers to explore native grains 




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A food spot near Sholinganallur junction that caters to IT Corridor in Chennai




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Watch | Organic farming is catching on in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris

Sales of organic vegetable is gradually picking up in the Nilgiris owing to the changing mindset of people towards healthy eating.




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Tiruchi’s eateries turn the page on newspapers as food packaging material

FSSAI ban on using newspapers to serve, wrap or store food has made many look for food-grade alternatives; affordability and rising cost is one of the key factors for food sellers using newspapers




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Column | Kolkata’s Western fantasy Christmas may be a tad tacky — but I always feel homesick for the city this season

In Kolkata, there’s always room for you at the Christmas party. And a slice of rich plum cake




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Hosting a festive party? Bring the chef home

This festive season, bring the party home. From plating meals created by celebrated chefs to laying out the table and serving impressive cocktails, we tell you how to do it




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Taste a slice of Amritsar in Chennai