Construction activities banned, more curbs as Delhi's air quality worsens

With pollution levels worsening, the Centre's air quality panel on Saturday directed authorities to impose a ban on construction and demolition activities in Delhi-NCR, except in essential......

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best......

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Are faulty design, hurried construction and private ownership to be blamed for the incidents of airport roofs crashing? IMAGE: A view of the T1 terminal at the Indira Gandhi international airport,......

How Urban Flooding Affects Lives

Year by year, our cities remain defeated in the face of weather conditions, costing us time, money, resources and often lives, observe Amit Kapoor and Bibek Debroy. IMAGE: Parked vehicles......

Skoda Superb diesel's ride quality is phenomenal

The third-generation model is the most flamboyant Superb that Skoda has ever pulled off Ever since the Skoda Superb was introduced in India, it has been the go-to luxury sedan for the elite. The......

Third-gen Hyundai i20 is a leap forward for Korean carmaker

The latest Hyundai i20 is an exciting car, given the overall drive experience, transmission, ride quality and tech. And while it may not be as low cost as a Maruti or come with the "heavy German......

Carens is another arrow in Kia's packed quiver

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......

Kia Carens: Made by an Asian company for Indian roads

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......