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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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Kia Sonet Aurochs launched

The Aurochs Edition sits between the HTX and HTX+ trims in the Sonet’s variant line-up.




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Honda drops 6G suffix from Activa

In 2020, Honda rolled out the BS6-compliant Activa ‘6G’, which came with a silent starter and an external fuel filler




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Maruti starts production of 5-door Jimny




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C30 from Bluarmor makes it easier to communicate on the go

With Bluarmor’s C30, one no longer needs to shout to be heard above the din of traffic




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Hyundai Exter to go on sale in mid-July

Like most other Hyundais, the Exter will have a lot in common with the carmaker’s existing line-up.




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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 gets new Dark Knight edition

This new colourway for the R15 dresses the bike up almost entirely in black, sprinkled with gold highlights for the Yamaha and R15 logos and golden alloy wheels.




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Here comes Simple Energy One

At 134kg, the Simple One is quite comfortably the heaviest mainstream e-scooter on sale in India.




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Hyundai Exter to launch on July 10




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Harley-Davidson X 440 revealed; launch soon




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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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Tata offering sunroofs on multiple Altroz variants




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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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Honda Elevate unveiled

The Elevate’s 4,312mm length, 1,790mm width, 1,650mm height and 2,650mm wheelbase make it similar to the Creta in size




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Hero to launch Xtreme 160R on June 14

The most noticeable addition to the Xtreme 160R is the USD fork, replacing the current bike’s telescopic unit




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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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Honda Dio H-Smart launched in India

The standard and DLX variants of Dio were earlier priced at ₹68,625 and ₹72,626, respectively




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Maruti Suzuki commences exports of compact SUV Fronx




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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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New adventure zones in and around Visakhapatnam buzzing with action

The weather is just right for some high energy, adrenaline-pumping activities. Here is a list of some of the newest experiences in and around Visakhapatnam




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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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We take Hyundai Alcazar’s top-end Signature edition for a spin

The heavily updated Hyundai Alcazar is a heady combination of space, luxury and practicality




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Mutton soup is the signature dish of RL Cafe, a Kudumabashree outlet in Thiruvananthapuram

RL Cafe is run by Bindhu KV and her husband, Balachandran T, in Thiruvananthapuram




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The vegan masala chai chocolate from Paul and Mike that won a gold

Paul and Mike’s masala chai-flavoured chocolate bar won the top spot at the International Chocolate Awards—Asia Pacific 2023




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Sampling traditional flavours of Singapore with Theobroma

Kainaz Messman of Theobroma talks about the learnings of traditional food from the food collaboration in Singapore




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Chennai’s CakeWalk is back with a new cafe that serves their iconic chocolate truffle and breads in a new avatar

The siblings helming the new CakeWalk cafe hope to give us a taste of the memories associated with their legacy bakery, which was once among the city’s favourite date spots in the Nineties




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Zero-carbon beer, no-waste cocktails: how the alco-bev industry is turning green

By monitoring water use, adopting renewable tech, and taking to recyclable packaging, alcohol brands across the country are attempting to move towards a greener future




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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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Madras-style beach sundal with peas, coconut and raw mango




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Chef Ton, Pam & Varun unite for an Asian Invasion in Bengaluru

Chef Ton from Le Du in Bangkok, Chef Pam of Potong, also hailing from Bangkok, and Chef Varun Totlani from Masque in Mumbai, united in Bengaluru to co-host an elaborate ten-course meal




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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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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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The Hindu’s day-long curated walk highlighting Chennai’s Biryani

This biryani tour began at 8 a.m. To celebrate Madras Day, The Hindu organised a day-long curated trail to highlight the unique varieties of this city favourite’s dish. For those of you who could not join us, here’s the list




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Onam festivities and sale continue in Coimbatore

Here’s a look at what’s in store in the city for upcoming festivals  




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Meet the makers of Chennai’s iconic foods

From Burmese mopeto to Saidapet vada curry, some of Chennai’s iconic foods trace the growth of a young city’s culinary character. We learn the stories behind these dishes as a run up to The Hindu’s Food and Music Festival this weekend




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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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Millets | This restaurant in Chennai serves a range of millet dishes, South Indian and continental

Millet Magic Meal, a recently launched restaurant in Chennai, presents millets in myriad interesting ways, be it pizzas, fried rice or sizzling brownies along side traditional meal combos and South Indian tiffin items such as idli and dosa




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Chandon India debuts its still red wine, Aurva

Chandon, the award-winning sparkling wine brand, debuts its still red wine, Aurva, a culmination of six decades of pioneering winemaking across the globe



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Sonal Ved’s ‘India Local’ delves into India’s chaat scene

From Burmese atho to crispy lamb bhel, Sonal Ved has documented India’s classic chaat and street food in her new book India Local, with recipes from chefs and home kitchens




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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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Popular wedding caterers of Chennai are setting up kitchens for selling traditional sweets for Deepavali

Popular wedding caterers are setting up kitchens for Deepavali, enabling customers to try, buy and post traditional sweets. We travel to each festive outpost, sampling the coffee and ladoos




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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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At Chennai’s new rooftop bar, catch sunsets and sip on innovative cocktails like shiitake-infused whisky

Located on the 10th floor in Egmore, and spread across 4,500 square feet, Irida Skky Lounge focusses on technique-driven dishes and cocktails




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Madras Maplai in Chennai focusses on Chettinad flavours




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Meet Chennai’s Willy Wonka in his chocolate factory as city-based Cheers Chocolates launches its first store