VAIHAYASI PANDE DANIEL, RAJESH KARKERA

Stories by VAIHAYASI PANDE DANIEL, RAJESH KARKERA

Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler 2027 Unveiled: Expected Price & Features!

Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler 2027 Unveiled: Expected Price & Features!

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2026

Upcoming Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler 2027: Expected Price & Features!

Mahindra Launches BE 6 SPORTEQ Range: One Big Update, Simplified Options

Mahindra Launches BE 6 SPORTEQ Range: One Big Update, Simplified Options

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2026

Is this one car with options, or three distinct vehicles? Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com finds out.

The Man Who Always Played A Woman

The Man Who Always Played A Woman

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2026

'We often lament that even now no mainstream actor wants to come out as openly gay. But Chapal Bhaduri has not hidden his sexuality. He has been open about his relationship with a man for decades. He could well be our first out mainstream actor.'

Tigers, Boars, Pythons, 400 Kg Tomatoes...

Tigers, Boars, Pythons, 400 Kg Tomatoes...

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2026

Arti Dwarkadas, a former advertising professional, shares her experiences of transitioning from a balcony gardener to a rural Maharashtra farmer in Two Bandra Girls Buy A Farm.

Ohh My Dog Review: Go Watch!

Ohh My Dog Review: Go Watch!

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2026

Ohh My Dog has something different to offer. As for dog lovers, this is definitely a film to catch, rave Rajesh Karkera and Mayur Sanap.

300 Km, 4 EV Sceptics, And One XEV 9e

300 Km, 4 EV Sceptics, And One XEV 9e

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2026

Rajesh Karkera takes his family of EV disbelievers on a road trip to Alibaug on the Mahindra XEV 9e and comes back as a unit singing the EV's praise. This is his account.

First Drive: The New Tata Sierra Was Born to be an EV

First Drive: The New Tata Sierra Was Born to be an EV

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2026

Mountain drives are the ultimate test of an EV's stamina. Here is how the Sierra.ev fared over a rigorous test loop in the Nilgiris, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

First Drive: Why the New Tata Sierra Was Born to be an EV

First Drive: Why the New Tata Sierra Was Born to be an EV

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2026

First Drive: Why the New Tata Sierra Was Born to be an EV

Meet the new Tata Sierra, India's fastest EV!

Meet the new Tata Sierra, India's fastest EV!

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2026

At an aggressive starting price of 18.79 lakh, the Tata Sierra.ev has a real-world range of 510 to 530 km with the 75 kWh battery pack on a single charge while the smaller 63 kWh battery coughs out a real-world range of 440 to 460 km, plus lifetime battery warranty as standard. And with the intelligent Quad-Wheel Drive system pushing out 504 Nm of torque, the EV flies from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.8 seconds, says Rajesh Karkera.

The Last Trip With My Father

The Last Trip With My Father

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2026

At Kolga Aabla, the closest beach to her grandmother's home, at the edge of a birch forest, we immersed her balance ashes. It was a sombre, precious day for both of us. But a day that also brought long-needed closure. My mother's spirit, chained for so many years in a Parkinson's-locked body, was free. But my father came back from the beach a visibly older man.

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2026

Thousands and thousands and thousands of adults owe their lives to the commitment and medical fervour of Dr Armida Fernandez, who a grateful nation honoured with the Padma Shri this year.

The Silent Storm: Mercedes-Benz Launches Its First Ever Plug-In Hybrid S-Class in India

The Silent Storm: Mercedes-Benz Launches Its First Ever Plug-In Hybrid S-Class in India

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2026

Say hello to the S 450 e Launch Edition. Priced at 2.20 crore upwards.

The Ladakh Cheese That Won The World!

The Ladakh Cheese That Won The World!

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2026

The amazing story of how a little known cheese from Ladakh stunned the world!

Tata Tiago Facelift Redefines Entry-Level Hatchbacks

Tata Tiago Facelift Redefines Entry-Level Hatchbacks

Rediff.com   29 May 2026

Tata Motors' 2026 Tiago facelift is a tech-loaded and safety-focused entry-level hatchback, with prices starting at Rs 4.69 lakh.

Mahindra Unveils New ATV Designed For Security Forces

Mahindra Unveils New ATV Designed For Security Forces

Rediff.com   6 May 2026

Described by Mahindra as a vehicle with "no excess" and "no ornamentation," this machine is a stark departure from the polished SUVs found on Indian roads. Instead, it is a high-capability tool engineered for the most punishing environments on Earth.

Sheena Bora Trial: Do Skeletons Rise?

Sheena Bora Trial: Do Skeletons Rise?

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2026

The investigation into Sheena Bora's murder, and, later, the case, leans heavily on the half-burnt body found in rural Maharashtra in 2012. Therefore, the very strange and notable differences -- like the Case Of The Rising Skeleton -- between both postmortems/their reports done on it have a critical bearing.

Ferrari 849 Testarossa is a mix of retro design, modern tech and V8 power

Ferrari 849 Testarossa is a mix of retro design, modern tech and V8 power

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2026

Ferrari introduces the 849 Testarossa in India, a stunning hybrid supercar blending retro design with modern technology and V8 power for the ultimate driving experience.

Love At First Look: Ferrari 849 Testarossa Launched In India

Love At First Look: Ferrari 849 Testarossa Launched In India

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2026

Ferrari unveiled the 1,050-hp 849 Testarosa in Mumbai, blending aggressive design with a hybrid V8 powertrain capable of 0-100 km/h in just 2.25 seconds.

Was Sheena Bora Shot Dead?

Was Sheena Bora Shot Dead?

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2026

Oh, what a strange 'tangled web' these two men and one woman have been caught up in for the last nine years. Or allegedly 'weaved'.

Drive Review: 2026 Tata Punch.ev is no longer just a city car

Drive Review: 2026 Tata Punch.ev is no longer just a city car

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2026

With the 40kWh battery and 65kW faster charging, it is now a legitimate primary car for a small family that can handle weekend trips easily, says Rajesh Karkera.