Unpopular opinion: Osaka > Tokyo. Admittedly, Tokyo is fantastic, futuristic, sweeping you up with its quick pace, skyscrapers, neighbourhoods with quirky fashion, pop culture, neon lights, trendy districts like Ginza, Michelin-star restaurants, immersive art exhibitions, bustling nightlife and food scene. The vibe, I thought, was unmatched, till I reached Osaka. This port city, on the…
Volkswagen’s SUV strategy for India takes a decisive step forward with the Tayron R-Line, a three-row flagship that combines space, performance and a distinctly premium character. We drove the Tayron R-Line across the sweeping highways and desert stretches around Jaisalmer. These conditions allowed it to showcase its comfort, refinement and dynamic ability in equal measure….
Sleek LED headlights and refreshed grille give the Kushaq a premium look. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Skoda Kushaq has always stood out as a)driver-focused option in the mid-size SUV segment, and its latest facelift builds on that identity with subtle but meaningful steps forward. Instead of chasing radical changes, Skoda has focused on…
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…
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…
The Mahindra XUV 7XO is far more than a straightforward successor to the XUV700. It represents a decisive step forward for the brand, both in intent and execution, and arrives as an all-new three-row SUV that signals just how far Mahindra has matured. While the XUV700 provided a strong base, the 7XO builds on it…
For years, the Tata Harrier and Safari have been closely associated with diesel power. They became default choices for buyers seeking strong road presence, torque-rich performance and that unmistakable “big SUV” feel. Introducing petrol engines into this equation was always going to be a delicate move. Get it wrong, and the SUVs risk feeling underwhelming….
More space, more polish and a sharper sense of purpose—Kia’s C-SUV returns with its sights firmly set on the top. Source link
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…
Delhi has been particularly difficult to live in, of late. We are now in the thick of winter and the air still moves past your face with an insidious something it shouldn’t be carrying. Each morning, the same grey insistence of pulverising smoke pressed against my throat made the privileged indulgence of an exit feel…
