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Skoda has announced the commencement of local production of the Slavia sedan at its plant in Chakan, Maharashtra. The Slavia is Skoda-VW’s third model

Coimbatore-based entrepreneur’s innovative machines make eco-friendly food containers

The machine upcycles rice bran, red chilli stalks, tamarind seeds and peanut shells to create inventive, eco-friendly food containers

A birding enthusiast from Pollachi documents oriental dwarf kingfisher in Anamalai Hills

The oriental dwarf kingfisher is documented for the first time in Anamalai Hills of the Western Ghats

Adrian Bosshard on how Rado is strengthening its position with collabs and limited editions

With a focus on special editions and gender-neutral timepieces, CEO Adrian Bosshard says India will continue to be a crucial market

Tracing the roots of ‘paal bun’, a delicacy at Gopalpatti near Dindigul

Vistors to Gopalpatti now join the queue for soft paal buns, a local tea shop delicacy

Toyota announces Hilux, its maiden ‘Lifestyle Utility Vehicle’ in India

‘Prices will be revealed in March; deliveries from April onwards’

CNG versions of Tata Tiago, Tigor launched

Tata has added the option of CNG to the Tiago and Tigor line-up. The Tiago CNG is available in four variants — XE, XM, XT and XZ+, and is priced from

CFMoto 250 CL-X roadster revealed

CFMoto has unveiled the 250 CL-X, a new quarter-litre neo-retro roadster. This motorcycle is based on the CFMoto 250NK, which is a modern-looking

Banana chips get a global makeover

From peri-peri, sweet chilli to tandoori and even biryani, the iconic Kerala banana chips are being reinterpreted in contemporary flavours to appeal to a wider market

Muhurtam in the metaverse? This Chennai couple’s wedding reception is moving into the future

Despite the futuristic world of a metaverse, this Chennai couple’s upcoming wedding reception has an old-fashioned focus on family

Jannal Kadai to Kalathi Rose Milk Shop: How some of Mylapore’s iconic street foods survived the pandemic

Despite two challenging years, many of Chennai’s small, but iconic restaurants and vendors are standing strong. We follow a popular food trail to meet the people who fought back

Piyush Arora appointed as Skoda Auto Volkswagen India head

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) has announced Piyush Arora will be the new managing director of the company, with effect from March 1. He

Ola S1 production pushed to late-2022

Ola Electric has revealed that production of the base S1 variant of its e-scooter will begin only in late 2022. They claim to have also sent mails to

The narrative textiles of Odisha

Textile artist Pankaja Sethi celebrates the handspun tradition of Odisha fabrics in her latest creations at the Odisha Textile Festival

The sky is the limit for astro tourism

Travel plans on hold again because of the pandemic? Look up, as astro tourism grows, inspiring star gazers and photographers

Tata Safari Dark Edition rolls out

The Tata Safari is now the carmaker’s fifth model to get Dark Edition variants. Prices for the Safari Dark Edition range from ₹ 19.05 lakh to ₹ 22.51

Maruti launches Celerio CNG

Maruti has launched the new Celerio CNG at ₹ 6.58 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Based on the mid-spec VXi trim, the Celerio CNG is priced at a premium of

Watch | Why is Pule Cheese the most expensive in the world?

A video on the cheese made from the milk of Balkan donkeys.

Watch | How is country sugar or 'naatu sakkarai' made?

A video on country sugar, an alternative to commercial jaggery and refined sugar.

Notes from Mahesh Khan

About 20 kms from Nainital, the forest reserve is a perfect Dickensian setting

Ducati Streetfighter V4 S: Definitely not lean, but surely a mean machine

Boosted with power, after a point, you will find yourself leaning over the handle bar not just fighting windspeed, but also the feel of being left behind by the bike

Maintenance does come at a cost

The Lexus ES300h and Toyota Camry hybrid are the same car under the hood. So, is it worth spending the extra for the Lexus?Sumeet Agrawal, Vadodara

Honda launches 2022 CB300R

Honda launches the updated CB300R in India at a ₹2.77 lakh (ex-showroom). The 2022 model is locally assembled in India, while the BS4 bike was

BMW X3 facelift pre-bookings open ahead of launch

BMW commences pre-bookings for the X3 facelift ahead of the SUV’s launch in the coming weeks. Customers can book the new X3 online or at their

Yezdi Roadster, Scrambler, Adventure launched in India

Classic Legends has revived the Yezdi brand in India with the launch of three new motorcycles — the Roadster, Scrambler and Adventure. The Roadster is

Toyota Camry Hybrid facelift launched in India

Toyota has launched the Camry Hybrid facelift in India at ₹ 41.70 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Available in a single variant, the updated Camry Hybrid

Mercedes to locally assemble EQS in India

As part of Mercedes Benz’s expanding range of locally produced cars in India, the German carmaker announced that the upcoming EQS luxury EV sedan

How does the 2022 garden look? Think air-purifying plants, topiary practices and online nurseries

Residential gardening burst on the scene during the pandemic bringing in its wake a reality check. Top gardening trends of 2022 in Kerala

Suzuki Motorcycle India crosses 6-million unit milestone

Suzuki Motorcycle India has rolled out its six millionth two-wheeler at its factory in Gurugram, Haryana. The milestone was achieved 15 years after

Audi opens bookings for updated Q7

Audi has opened bookings for the facelifted Q7. The updated SUV will be sold in two variants — Premium Plus and Technology — and will be available

How Indian states revel in the goodness of jaggery

Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri... no harvest festival in the country is complete without the use of ‘gud’ or jaggery. Fans know that the texture and taste of this traditional sweetener differ from region to region, lending a distinct flavour to festive dishes. Travel around India with us to sample some well-loved heirloom recipes

How Tamil Nadu’s farmers revived heritage rice varieties over decades

The past two years have seen a surge in the demand for heritage rice in the State. This Pongal, we look at the decades-long movement behind this revival, and the farmers, researchers and entrepreneurs who affected change at the grassroots

Price of Yamaha FZ-X hiked

Yamaha has hiked prices for its neo-retro motorcycle, the FZ-X, by ₹ 2,000. The motorcycle is now priced at ₹ 1.26 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Aside

Skoda Kodiaq launched after a facelift

Skoda has launched the facelifted Kodiaq in India, with prices starting from ₹ 34.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The updated Kodiaq is now a

Mrs Mage, Hyderabad, offers a delicious sojourn with cocktails, chilli pork and baos

Hyatt Gachibowli’s latest fare of fusion delicacies from the East include tempting pork fry and indulgent baos, all enjoyed in an intimate al fresco setting

Volkswagen’s Tiguan is now lighter and sprightlier

Apart from a thirsty engine, the Tiguan is a luxurious, refined, spacious and decent SUV to drive