Animal rescued by Forest dept. diagnosed with mast cell tumour

Activists and leaders of various movements, families of Muthalapozhi victims participate. Vinesh Phogat, wrestler and Haryana MLA, will be chief guest at closing ceremony on November 6

After being bitten outside the international terminal, the passenger had to cancel his trip to Sharjah

The cafe at Ulloor Junction run by Harithodayam is the first one to be launched by the Government of Kerala

Jehan Daruvala, reserve driver for the Mahindra Racing Formula E Team, talks of speed, patience and fitness

People look up to us for the principles of leadership going forward. The bond we share with people is because of good work and not due to the royal background, says Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the BJP candidate, Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency

Guruvayoorambala Nadayil is a no-holds-barred, silly comedy that will keep you glued to the screen even when the going gets tough towards the end but the smile on your face will not leave, observes Arjun Menon.

If this were a French farce, nobody would have batted an eyelid if the father of the groom and mother of the bride fell in love and wanted to marry. But here, some crude comedy is generated with a dash of melodrama, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Nearly 15,000 students will participate in 249 competitive events at fete that will be held from January 4 to 8

Although the comet was closest to Earth on October 12, the inclement weather in Thiruvananthapuram hindered observations on that day

Attempting to caricaturise the prevailing decline in the field of culture “Duvidha Urf@Taj Mahal Ke Lutere” fails to live up to the expectations.

The redevelopment work, launched on August 5, 2023, has picked up pace and is progressing, say officials

Two kg of ganja seized from the accused, say police

The designer’s collection at Milan Fashion Week Spring 2025 celebrated both childlike insouciance and the concept of oneness

Yuvraj Singh on his penchant for luxury watches, his upcoming biopic, and his dreams for the Indian cricket team

Kia’s latest entry in the luxury EV market, its EV9 flagship SUV competes SUVs from BMW, Audi and Mercedes.  

The new Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 SUV comes with a bi-turbo 4.0L V8 engine, with 48V mild hybrid technology that delivers 430kW and 850 Nm torque 

A spot shortage of the analytical sample holder affects some scientists

With Mitsubishi pulling the plug on it the days of the Pajero maybe over, but nobody who ever owned one will forget it. Some even learnt life-long lessons from it, says Pavan Lall.

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

It's got the looks, it's got the features, but the Magnite's success will depend on its pricing, says Rajesh Karkera.

If the small cars and sedans are here, can the big boys be far behind? Rajesh Karkera offers a checklist of the SUVs and MUvs coming to India this year.

A new user-friendly app to control the beast. Automatic transmission with petrol engine. Electronic sunroof. Plus, of course, the safety elements. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com on what makes the new XUV300 special.

Czech automaker Skoda on Thursday globally unveiled its all new SUV Kushaq which would take on the likes of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos in the fastest growing mid-sized SUV segment in the domestic market.The model is the first production car as part of the company's India 2.0 project.Under the lead responsibility of Skoda Auto, Volkswagen Group is investing 1 billion euros in its model campaign in the Indian subcontinent to strengthen its presence.

What explains India's love affair with SUVs? They are not exactly "value for money" -- the watchword for brands across segments -- nor always practical.Is it for the badge value? Or the butch imagery associated with SUVs? Maybe both, says Alokananda Chakraborty.

Citroen drives in its SUV late, but it's worth the wait, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Close to half a dozen more three-row premium mid-size models are expected to hit the road over the next two years.

Czech automaker Skoda on Monday forayed into the midsize SUV segment in India with the launch of its new offering Kushaq, priced between Rs 10.5 lakh and Rs 17.6 lakh (ex showroom Delhi).

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.

Hyundai Motor India expects its SUV range to gain further traction in the domestic market with demand for personal mobility gaining momentum post the second wave of COVID-19, according to a senior company official.The company, which already leads the SUV space with models like Venue, Creta, Tucson and recently launched Alcazar, is looking to maintain its lead in the segment which is growing with each passing month.

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.

A new XUV, a new logo, and a big bang at the launch! Mahindra revealed its keenly-awaited XUV700 in Chennai on Saturday.

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.

This SUV will look as cool in 2030 as it might have in 2010 and ultimately that's what drives the core appeal of Mercedes-Benz and its products -- being classic, says Pavan Lall.

The Punch's pricing will be revealed only on October 20, the day of its launch.

Four XUV700s entered the challenge and all four recorded over 4000 km in 24 hours, says Rajesh Karkera.

I was not expecting to be impressed by the Tata Punch. But my drive proved me wrong, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Every M&M car shares a certain DNA which is rugged, with an off-roading quality and built for hard wear and tear.The XUV is all those, but also has a smoother edge for those who want city comfort now offered in competitor vehicles such as the MG Hector, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Tiguan and Tata's Harrier, says Pavan Lall.

Market leader Maruti Suzuki is putting finishing touches to its plan of finding its feet in what is being hailed as a battle of epic proportions in India's fastest-growing passenger vehicle segment, reports Arindam Majumder.

Suspension that has fully acclimatised to Indian roads and handles potholes and bumps with ease, plush interiors that feel premium beyond just surface level, and aggressive and imposing design cues give this SUV a presence and profile that has little competition, says Pavan Lall.