All stories by RAJESH KARKERA
First Drive: The New Gen Thar
Rediff.com18 Aug 2020A 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
Rediff.com15 Aug 2020The 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
Rediff.com12 Aug 2020Amazing views outside my window which I had never noticed until I was forced into quarantine at home!
The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast
Rediff.com12 Aug 2020As 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?
Rediff.com3 Aug 202030 Indian designers have come together for Duniya, a unique t-shirt project.
When your son is COVID-19 positive
Rediff.com21 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'
Rediff.com30 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'
Rediff.com25 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
Rediff.com12 Jun 2020Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera shares a simple recipe for beginners!
With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months
Rediff.com4 Mar 2020Equipped 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
Rediff.com12 Feb 2020Rediff.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
Rediff.com5 Feb 2020Among 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!
Rediff.com4 Feb 2020After 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!
Rediff.com4 Feb 2020Rediff.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
Rediff.com4 Feb 2020Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera takes in the best of Bhutan, a beautiful little kingdom that has bundles and bundles of goodness to offer.
SEE: Why Vedarth Thappa is the fittest man in India
Rediff.com31 Jan 2020The engineer on how he built his body and conditioned his mind to represent India at the CrossFit Games 2020.
Tata Nexon EV: Electric car with an 8 year warranty!
Rediff.com20 Dec 2019'One can charge it at home, in the office, on the go. All it needs is a 15 Amp electric socket which is found is all our homes.'
Revealed! What Katy LOVES about India
Rediff.com13 Nov 2019'I've always looked at Mumbai as a destination I really want to be at. 'I have heard it's the most fun and it's where arts, culture and entertainment (come together), and Bollywood. I'm excited to indulge in all things Indian.'
Mercedes G 350 d: The king of off-roaders is here!
Rediff.com19 Oct 2019'The G-Class has been unparalleled and unrivalled around the world, since its inception in 1979. It is the benchmark among luxury off-road vehicles' Martin Schwenk, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said at the much-awaited launch.