Tablets looked like they would be a fringe segment, until the Apple iPad was launched and the world woke up to its potential. What started as a trickle will soon turn into a flood, as every gadget maker of repute launches its own tablet. Ketaki Bhojnagarwala forsees the coming tablet revolution and says the days […]

S. Muralidhar
Many amongst us, of the current generation, might recall the scene in the movie ‘The Queen’ in which Helen Mirren playing Queen Elizabeth II is shown weeping out of frustration and loneliness after damaging her Land Rover while trying to cross a river in Balmoral estate. It is a widely known fact that the […]

S. Muralidhar
Volkswagen introduced the Jetta nearly three decades ago just to be able to capture the small family sedan market in the US. Slapping on a boot to the rear of its already popular hatch – the Golf, VW managed to create one of its most successful cars in the North American market, selling nearly […]

We recently profiled a line-up of the best business phones in the market. In this issue, we take a closer look at a range of smartphones meant for both work and play, to help you decide which one you should add to your kitty

Go Bold! - BlackBerry Bold 9700

The emailing executive’s weapon of […]

S. Muralidhar
The Maruti Suzuki Alto has ruled over the lower end of the A2 passenger car segment with an iron hand. It has often topped the monthly sales charts, has been the best selling model for years and since introduction in the year 2000, has sold nearly 14 lakh units.
But, the Alto’s design in India […]

S. Muralidhar
The straight at Jaguar’s Gaydon Test track is deceptively long. The fact that it was a RAF airstrip and base during the 50’s only adds to the deception. But I was determined to test my personal best on this dry-handling test track – the magical 300 kmph speed limit was on the verge of […]

Mahananda Bohidar
Five years ago, Nokia launched the first of its N-series smartphones, aimed at spoiling the customer for choice when it comes to the multimedia experience. While the first few models included high-megapixel cameras (compared to its peers) equipped with Carl Zeiss lenses, and music and video players, the newer models in the series graduated […]

Anushya Mamtora
Firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar. They are all only second to the one most important ingredient that features in the traditional seven necessities of Chinese life. The tea.
Walking into a tea bar, dipping your nose into little glass jars with eclectic blends of tea mixed with a whole host of floral, fruity, […]

Debabrata Das
Three quotes keep popping into my mind every time I fly economy or even business :-
* “The most dangerous thing about flying is the risk of starving to death!”
* “I’ve flown every seat on this airplane, why are the other two always occupied by idiots?”
* “The strength of the turbulence is directly proportional to […]

Leather bag? No. Gorgeous fur stole? No. Bohemian dress, animal dyed? Never. Going ethical and vegan is the latest fad in ‘Desi’ and international fashion, capturing the wardrobes of many an eco-conscious shopper, says ANUSHYA MAMTORA
Crisp cotton stoles and colourful pin-tuck tops are carefully hung up for visitors to feel and admire. Just two racks […]