Renault Duster unveiled in India with new design and powertrains; strong hybrid, premium interior

The new-generation Renault Duster leans into a muscular, purpose-built design, reinforcing its rugged SUV character | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Renault’s decision to resurrect the Duster nameplate is a calculated one. When it first arrived in India over a decade ago, the Duster helped define the mid-size SUV category with its combination of robust engineering…

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New KTM 390 Adventure R brings lightweight, globally-developed adventure touring to India

Advanced electronics, including cornering ABS, traction control and off-road modes offer safety and adaptability on diverse surfaces | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The KTM 390 Adventure R marks a major step for KTM in India, by introducing its global-spec adventure motorcycle to the local market without compromise. Positioned as a more off-road-focused alternative within the…

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Designer Naushad Ali and Sundari Silks collaborate on contemporary saris with a Tamil touch

For designer Naushad Ali, inspiration for his latest collection, a collaboration with a legacy Chennai brand Sundari Silks, was all around him; in a language he loves, and in Tamil heritage that he deeply respects. Jasmine flowers in various stages of bloom, markings from the panchangam or the traditional Tamil calendar, narrow temple borders, and motifs representing…

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The fifth edition of Karaikudi Sandhai showcases Chettinad textiles, crafts, and cuisine

Chettinad cotton and silk saris | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The fifth edition of Karaikudi Sandhai returns this year at a spacious new venue with ample parking. Organised by the Karaikudi Nagarathar Sangam, the one-day exhibition celebrates the rich legacy of Chettinad culture through its craftsmanship, cuisine, and local enterprise. M Letchumanan, committee member of…

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