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Rajesh Karkera

The versatile Rajesh Karkera reviews cars, writes on travel and shoots videos and photographs too. You can e-mail the author at rajeshk@rediff.co.in

Stories by RAJESH KARKERA

Is this Saif's Ravan look?

Is this Saif's Ravan look?

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2020

Will Saif play Ravan with 10 heads?

Skoda introduces its first all-electric SUV

Skoda introduces its first all-electric SUV

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2020

With two drive options, three battery options and a design selection option, the Enyaq promises to tick all the boxes.

SEE: Test-driving the Renault Triber 7-seater AMT

SEE: Test-driving the Renault Triber 7-seater AMT

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2020

Rajesh Karkera test-drives the Renault Triber AMT, a 7-seater for the easy rider in you.

WATCH: Moonlight, when dreams come true

WATCH: Moonlight, when dreams come true

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2020

Abhishek Sharma, lead singer of the Delhi-based indie-rock band, AaGROH, and film-maker Swati Vishnoi got together virtually to create a video inspired by the lockdown.

First Drive: The New Gen Thar

First Drive: The New Gen Thar

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2020

A blend of traditional as well as contemporary features, the All-New Thar exceeds expectations by far, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

First Look: The unveiling of the All New Thar

First Look: The unveiling of the All New Thar

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2020

The keenly-awaited Mahindra Thar 2020 was finally unveiled on August 15, 2020. Here are the first images of one of the finest off-roaders!

Lockdown diaries: The view from my window

Lockdown diaries: The view from my window

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2020

Amazing views outside my window which I had never noticed until I was forced into quarantine at home!

The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast

The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2020

As Mahindra readies to unveil its latest version of the Jeep that is so beloved of adventure enthusiasts, the urban crowd as well as the countryside, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com traces the vehicle's journey through the decades.

Can a t-shirt really save the Earth?

Can a t-shirt really save the Earth?

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2020

30 Indian designers have come together for Duniya, a unique t-shirt project.

When your son is COVID-19 positive

When your son is COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2020

'Most important were the breathing exercises -- whatever way you like.' 'Pranayam or just deep breathing...' 'Breathing is very, very, very, very, very, very important.'

'When the time comes, nothing will stop you from achieving what you deserve'

'When the time comes, nothing will stop you from achieving what you deserve'

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2020

'I see a lot of potential in new singers.' 'But the thing is, there is a lot of hard work.'

'My advice has always been: Don't rush'

'My advice has always been: Don't rush'

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2020

'Everyone wants to achieve everything very quickly.' 'Parents want to see their kids become stars overnight.' 'Kids want to be a sensation on social media.' 'Everyone is constantly in a race.'

SEE: How to make Bhindi Fry

SEE: How to make Bhindi Fry

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2020

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera shares a simple recipe for beginners!

SEE: 6 Questions with Ajinkya Rahane!

SEE: 6 Questions with Ajinkya Rahane!

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2020

Watch 'Jinks' Rahane in action!

With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months

With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2020

Equipped with the ' Mercedes Me' connect feature which makes this one too a connected car, this is the 10th 'Made in India' product from Mercedes and comes in two engine variants. The 300d 4MATIC diesel and the 300 4MATIC petrol, both BS VI versions. The diesel is an in-line 4-cylinder engine that churns out 245 hp power and 500 Nm of peak torque, and can do a 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, while the GLC 300 Coup in-line petrol engine produces 258 hp and 370 Nm of torque and can do 0-100km/h in just 6.3 seconds!

What models REALLY think of runway fashion

What models REALLY think of runway fashion

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2020

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera gets models to reveal how they felt walking in some of the iconic outfits at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week.

From Tata Motors to Kia, auto majors show off the future

From Tata Motors to Kia, auto majors show off the future

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2020

Among the cars unveiled at the Auto Expo on Wednesday was Mahindra and Mahindra's e-KUV for Rs 8.2 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi. With a single charge range of 150 km and a 55 min fast charging upto 80 pc, it was both a head-turner and a conversation-starter.

Nepal to Bhutan: The DRIVE of a lifetime!

Nepal to Bhutan: The DRIVE of a lifetime!

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2020

After a few exciting days in Nepal, a land of alluring stupas, Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera, on a tri-nation drive, heads east via India into mysterious Bhutan.

SEE: India to Nepal: Awesome Road Trip!

SEE: India to Nepal: Awesome Road Trip!

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2020

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera made an 11-day road voyage across some of South Asia's most deserted, challenging, terrain, always under the gaze of the sacred, dazzling Himalaya.

Bhutan: Tiger's Nest, giant momos, Happiness

Bhutan: Tiger's Nest, giant momos, Happiness

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2020

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera takes in the best of Bhutan, a beautiful little kingdom that has bundles and bundles of goodness to offer.