All stories by Rajesh Karkera
Is Scorpio N India's Safest SUV?
Rediff.com19 Dec 2022The Mahindra's Scorpio-N becomes the first body-on-frame chassis SUV to secure a five-star Global NCAP rating.
Mumbai's G20 Cover Up
Rediff.com16 Dec 2022G20 delegates are in Mumbai, so the Maximum City has got hurriedly painted walls and makeover.
To Lonar Crater With The Blue Beast
Rediff.com30 Sep 2022Rajesh Karkera journeys in monsoon rains and through verdant countryside to the little-explored pristine Lonar lake in eastern Maharashtra.
The Lonar Crater, At Last!
Rediff.com30 Sep 2022Rajesh Karkera journeys through verdant countryside to the little-explored pristine Lonar lake in eastern Maharashtra.
XUV400: Nexon EV's Fun, Fast, Fearless Competitor
Rediff.com15 Sep 2022Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com takes the XUV 400, the first electric SUV from the Mahindra stable, for a spin and comes away impressed.
Mercedes launches first of 3 luxury electric vehicles in India
Rediff.com24 Aug 2022The first all electric Mercedes AMG launched in India
SEE: First Drive of the All New Scorpio N
Rediff.com22 Jul 2022Packed to the brim with features that were missing in its predecessor, the all-new Scorpio N is a huge step forward, says Rajesh Karkera.
The Big Daddy of SUVs at Rs 11.49 Lakh!
Rediff.com28 Jun 2022The all-new Scorpio N will not have any component from the current Scorpio, which will now be sold as the Scorpio Classic, reports Rajesh Karkera.
How to Drink Whiskey: A Beginner's Guide
Rediff.com15 Jun 2022Rajesh Karkera tells you how to make the most of this fine drink.
The Magic Of Lucky Ali, Live!
Rediff.com31 May 2022Why everyone must attend one Lucky Ali concert before they die!
W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L Music
Rediff.com19 May 2022Fantastical musical moments from the International Jazz Day concert in Mumbai.
Foodies: You Must Visit Bara Handi!
Rediff.com3 May 2022There are, as its name suggests, 12 handis to choose from. Each time you eat this delightful, non-vegetarian mix and match, its bountiful flavours amazingly erupt inside your mouth!
Tata Motors unveils CURVV, its latest eSUV concept car
Rediff.com6 Apr 2022CURVV, currently in its production-ready avatar, will first be made available as an electric vehicle, to be followed by its internal combustion engine counterpart.
Can the Tata Altroz get any better? The answer is, yes!
Rediff.com31 Mar 2022The safest car in its segment is now available in a 7-speed automatic transmission avatar, named as the Altroz DCA (Dual Clutch Automatic), says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.
'Swipe Right And Make Lives Beautiful'
Rediff.com11 Mar 2022'I haven't tried Tinder yet because itne saare swipe right ko main kaise handle karoonga?'
Daredevil BSF Lady Riders; Message For India
Rediff.com9 Mar 2022Thirty-six intrepid riders from the BSF Seema Bhawani All-Women Daredevil Motorcycle Team have set out on a pan-India journey with an important message -- there is nothing that can stop women from achieving their dreams.
Yezdi returns in three new avatars: Adventure, Scrambler, Roadster
Rediff.com14 Jan 2022The three bikes -- presented by Classic Legends Private Limited, the automotive company owned by the Mahindra Group -- are a welcome addition to the two-wheeler options already present on Indian roads, says Rajesh Karkera.
The Model Who Became A Spy
Rediff.com5 Jan 2022'If you perform well, if you do your best, it stays with the viewer. That's how you grow.'
If Ekta Kapoor called Aishwarya Sushmita...
Rediff.com5 Jan 2022'I've been getting offers to play someone who is sexy, hot and smart.'