Long have I waited for a car to replace the Tata Safari feel in driving, and this updated version of the Tata Harrier is just IT, exclaims Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Besides opening up the possibility of a policy that allows vintage cars retrofitted with electric batteries to ply on roads, this also gives a clue to how cars older than 15 years that are banned can be valued again by a similar conversion to EVs, says Ritwik Sharma.

As part of the ritual, ''halwa'' is prepared in a big ''kadhai'' (large frying pot) and served to the entire staff involved in the Budget making exercise of the ministry.Halwa was served while maintaining COVID protocol with all present in mask and those distributing sweets were wearing gloves.

The new Kiger has enough in it to draw you away from the hatchback you've been eyeing.

'Our strategy is intact and our important pillars for India -- the SUV roll-out and the focus on the cost of ownership of a car -- remain in focus'

German luxury car maker Audi on Thursday launched three all-electric SUVs under its e-tron range with prices starting from Rs 99.99 lakh kicking off its electrification journey in the country.The three all-electric SUVs -- e-tron 50, e-tron 55 and e-tron Sportback 55 -- are priced at Rs 99.99 lakh, Rs 1.16 crore and Rs 1.18 crore respectively (all prices ex-showroom), Audi India said in a statement.Commenting on the launch of the e-tron brand in India, Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon said, "we are launching not one, but three electric SUVs that begin our electrification journey."The three electric SUVs are "the perfect confluence of luxury, zero emissions, performance and everyday usability", he added.

Fancy your chops are a designer? Skoda Auto India has a challenge for you. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com brings us the lowdown.

However, it has an auditory feature that throws up a soft but audible whirring sound like a spaceship while driving as well as a different tone on the outside to let bystanders know a car is on its way, says Pavan Lall.

The Tiago NRG is available in a single fully loaded variant that has all the features from a start-stop button to a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, says Rajesh Karkera.

Is the XUV700 just a facelifted XUV500 or is it a completely new breed in the vast range of SUVs available today? Rajesh Karkera takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin to find out.

For the longest time the Polo GT had no real competition in terms of its build quality and product positioning. Until now, says Pavan Lall.

It takes a while to get used to the constant and instant supply of power that is the case with EVs, and handling the S1 Pro when it takes a corner or makes a turn can be tricky, says Pavan Lall.

So what's special about the Kaziranga range? Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani find out.

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

This is the first deal by an Indian startup after the sector was opened to private companies in 2020.

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

A world favourite brings a new design and improvements across the board

The Urbanista Los Angeles over-ears just need some light to keep them going

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

This next generation smart clock is a simple device with a colour touchscreen

Surprisingly good for casual undemanding listening and complete with a bunch of features

Spatial audio feature rolls out on Netflix for shows like Stranger Things, The Witcher, Locke & Key, and more

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

The report says Pixel 6A device can be unlocked without registered fingerprints.

Also unveiled at the event were the Apple Watch series 8, Apple Watch Ultra and 2nd gen Airpods Pro.

The event also saw Freshcraft handing over its three versions of Tenshield to some of the startup’s first associated clients

Apple’s Watch Ultra got more options for workout detection with the help of a third-party app Slopes

The WPC expects the Qi2-enabled first batch of phones and wearables to roll out during the holiday season of 2023.

Facility will offer businesses access to Google Gemini’s Large Language Models for testing AI-driven use cases such as natural language understanding, image generation, and predictive analytics

World Meteorological Organization says big gaps exist and investments lag far behind

Sector performance was varied, with IT stocks gaining momentum while realty and energy sectors faced pressure

The valuation of Reliance Industries fell ₹74,563.37 crore to ₹17,37,556.68 crore

The approved medication, therapeutically equivalent to Bausch Health’s Cardizem CD Extended-Release Capsules, is used to treat hypertension and manage chronic stable angina

The South Korean company has selected the Indian bank as it moves forward with a share sale in Mumbai, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private

The State-owned insurer recorded 12 per cent growth in net premium income at ₹1,19,901 crore during the quarter under review

ITI was the lowest bidder for the ₹1,537-crore Project 15 spread across Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Manipur

Implemented in 2004, STT is designed to combat tax evasion on capital gains and has undergone various adjustments to its rates and structure since its inception.

The weather event may affect India; no signs of La Nina evolving until Feb 2025

“A medical staff is in the CCU and his parameters have deteriorated. We have formed a medical board to treat him,” a senior doctor of the NRS Medical College and Hospital told

With junior doctors insisting to continue with their hunger strike till all their demands are met the stalemate is likely to continue. So far five doctors who began hunger strike on October 5 for a ten-point demand have been hospitalised after their health condition deteriorated

Ongoing unrest in Kolkata as doctors’ hunger strike continues, with two more falling ill, sparking further protests

What transpired during the proceedings? What were the directions issued by the top court?

The protesting doctors refused to end their hunger strike until all their demands were met but agreed to join the talks on Monday, after speaking with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over phone

The fate of the British-era mode of transport is hanging in the balance with animal rights activists pushing for a ban, alleging mistreatment of horses, and historians seeking preservation of the tradition. The High Court has urged the West Bengal government to provide alternative livelihoods as owners, drivers struggle to survive amid poor demand

The two week long hunger strike came to an end after repeated requests from the government. Both parties have agreed to form a task force by March 2025

‘It disrupts the accessibility of indispensable treatments, potentially hindering public health outcomes and increasing the burden on the healthcare systems,’ the West Bengal CM said in a letter to the PM

Dr. Jaydeep Sarangi, who is a published and well-anthologised poet with 10 collections in English, has probably translated more works of Dalit writers in Bengal than anyone else

The Union Home Minister accused the Trinamool Congress government of State-sponsored infiltration and referred to R.G. Kar incident, where a doctor was raped and murdered at a State health facility

Fire in shanty caused by battery explosion spreads to gas cylinder and injures youth, damaging multiple shanties