Four XUV700s entered the challenge and all four recorded over 4000 km in 24 hours, says Rajesh Karkera.

Every M&M car shares a certain DNA which is rugged, with an off-roading quality and built for hard wear and tear.The XUV is all those, but also has a smoother edge for those who want city comfort now offered in competitor vehicles such as the MG Hector, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Tiguan and Tata's Harrier, says Pavan Lall.

'The global semiconductor shortage has inadvertently provided an imm­ense fillip to the pre-owned car market'

And it feels entirely different when compared to all its earlier avatars, observes Pavan Lall.

High ground clearance, a wide cabin and tall stance all mean that the Carens glides over bad roads with ease and comfort and an engine performance that is adequate in terms of the power of this vehicle, says Pavan Lall.

The move points to a growing need to cater to a younger customer base, one that wants designer clothes not just for big occasions but also wishes to make them a part of their day-to-day lives by interpreting individual pieces in individualistic manners.

Jeep India, a part of automotive group Stellantis, on Tuesday announced the opening of bookings for its upcoming SUV Meridian, the production of which has also commenced from its joint venture manufacturing facility at Ranjangaon, Maharashtra.Customers can book the Meridian either at Jeep India dealership network or through the company's website with a down payment of Rs 50,000.Deliveries of the vehicle will start in June, it said in a statement.

Recently, TPEM's first born electric concept, Avinya broke cover.The model promises a minimum range of 500 kilometres and advanced technology features, aimed at buyers in India and outside.TPEM, the newly formed entity may also consider a separate dedicated sales channel for the EVs with a distinctive corporate identity once the volumes reach a critical mass and throughput is large enough for the dealers to be profitable, said Chandra.Elaborating further on the hiring strategy he said, "We will hire from everywhere-wherever the talent of the required competency is available."

Billionaire Gautam Adani on Tuesday did an hour-long session of yoga exercises in the open air as he led corporate India to join the International Day of Yoga celebrations.Several public and private sector companies held yoga sessions at their offices to promote the adoption of exercise in daily routines to stay fit and healthy.Adani, chairman of logistics-to-energy conglomerate Adani Group, and his wife Priti, who heads the Adani Foundation, "participated with more than 1,000 members of the Adani Parivaar team to celebrate health, mindfulness and meditation," the group said in a statement.The session was held at a football ground at Adani Shantigram in Ahmedabad.Several other business leaders tweeted pictures of their yoga sessions.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman performed yoga during a mass yoga session at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to celebrate the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.

The Carens is a warning for cars such as the Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar, Maruti Ertiga, Toyota Innova Crista and Mahindra XUV 700, because Kia punches much harder than others in its weight category.

Tata Motors on Wednesday launched its Tiago EV with introductory prices for first 10,000 customers ranging between Rs 8.49-11.79 lakh

Google's premium smartphone series Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will be around 15-21 per cent costlier in India compared to other countries, according to the prices revealed by the company.The company has started pre-booking the Pixel 7 at Rs 59,999 ($729.36) and Pixel 7 Pro at Rs 84,999 ($1033.27) on the e-commerce portal Flipkart.The devices would be available from October 13.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday inaugurate the Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru that has been built at a cost of around Rs 5,000 crore, according to officials.

That means a manufacturer looking at a market like India needs to decide whether small, cheap cars or small, expensive cars or both will work better for them, says Pavan Lall.

Internet major Google will make the Pixel series of smartphones in India and they will become available from 2024 onward, a senior company official said on Thursday.Google senior vice president for devices and services, Rick Osterloh, said the company will partner with international contract manufacturers to make the phones in India.

Making the Pixel 8 in India will not necessarily bring the price down -- witness iPhones made in India that are more expensive than those in the US and Dubai.

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin.

'The plan is to assemble most of the new phones in India within three years.'

'Assess the property in terms of type, size, location and price point, and whether it fits into your budget.'

'A long-term investor with a 4 to 5 year horizon could invest in this theme via SIPs.'

'Investors with foreign currency-denominated goals, such as foreign education or foreign travel, should go for US equity funds.'

It supports a range of devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops, wireless chargers and smartwatches

Top three reasons are battery life, sound clarity and voice quality

The mixed reality headset blends both the physical and digital worlds covering from augmented reality to virtual reality.

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The newly launched Fēnix 7 Series and Epix support Multi-GNSS positioning

A laser lights each little particle so you can vacuum it away into oblivion 

Echo Buds are available at ₹11,999 for the USB-C wired charging option, and at ₹13,999 for wireless charging case option

The device monitors heart rate and blood oxygen levels, and comes with a daily activity tracker along with 14 sports modes

Though pricey, this premium soundbar offers great sound and is full-featured

Compact ergonomics, good camera and sound, flagship processor make for a little powerhouse 

The watch is built to military standard 810 for thermal and shock resistance

This health tracker can now be considered a full-fledged smartwatch

The smart TVs will be available in 32-inch and 43-inch variants for pre-booking from March 12-16

Noise leads the market with 27 per cent market share

This is a colour that truly looks of the forest and from the forest

Noise led the market with a 23 per cent share

Music experiences will be integrated across other devices like iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac

It has Bluetooth-enabled calling Primia is the brand’s first-ever Bluetooth Calling smartwatch

Device also has a sound personalisation feature

Xiaomi to display CyberDog across Mi Homes

This basic smartwatch tracks a lot of parameters and also lets you easily call contacts from your wrist

Lenovo’s newly launched laptops are equipped with 12th generation Intel Core processor

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Belkin earbuds will provide comfortable in-ear fit, 31 hours of playtime, and are sweat and splash resistant Recent launche wireless earbuds makes its debut with 31 hours of playtime

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