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Once, Bengaluru was heaven—then a few IITians got seed money from wives; now, we enjoy jams on ORR: Harsh Goenka's post sparks debateHarsh Goenka's social media post has sparked a debate on Bengaluru's transformation. He reminisced about the serene past and critiqued the ...08 Mar, 2025, 12.51 PM IST- Bengaluru woman buys vintage car which was once owned by Rajinikanth, Mammootty, Aamir KhanFor most, a dream car is a luxury or sporty model that grabs attention, but for a Bengaluru woman, it’s a vintage Premier Padmini. This cla...07 Jan, 2025, 11.36 AM IST
- 'They were clunkers, uncomfortable but carried tons of memories.' Anand Mahindra bids adieu to Mumbai's Premier Padmini taxisThe billionaire went down memory lane, recounting the "good times" that these taxis created.30 Oct, 2023, 05.17 PM IST
- Anand Mahindra's tribute to 'Kaali Peeli' taxis evokes nostalgia among netizensMumbaikars' preferred form of transportation was the recognisable 'kaali peeli' taxi, even before Uber and Ola existed. The people who live...30 Oct, 2023, 11.55 AM IST
- Six decades on, the trip ends for Mumbai's iconic 'Premier Padmini' taxisA transport department official said the last Premier Padmini was registered as a black-and-yellow taxi at the Tardeo RTO, which has jurisd...29 Oct, 2023, 09.41 PM IST
- End of an era: Mumbai's iconic 'kaali-peeli' taxis take their final rideThe vibrant 'kaali-peeli' or black-and-yellow 'Premier Padmini' taxis, an enduring symbol of Mumbai's essence, exited the city's bustling s...29 Oct, 2023, 04.27 PM IST
- Premier Ltd, the maker of popular Padmini cars, to be acquired by Fab Metals under insolvency processLenders would recover about one-fifth of their dues following the sale of the company, said people aware of the matter. Nearly 92% of the l...27 Jan, 2022, 07.02 PM IST
- Suzuki Motor's 91-year-old chairman Osamu Suzuki waves goodbye after decades-long careerThe chairman, after heading the company for more than four decades that his wife's grandfather founded, is leaving his son Toshihiro Suzuki...25 Feb, 2021, 06.53 AM IST
- Road to love: Akshaypat Singhania drove from Breach Candy to Juhu for 5 yrs every daySinghania's first car was a Premier Padmini, which he bought for Rs 35,000.19 Dec, 2018, 07.46 AM IST
- Is Bira going to be a keeper or beer today, gone tomorrow?In an industry still dominated by the blue bird and a few others, the happy monkey is gradually gaining some measure of ubiquity, serving u...27 Jan, 2018, 01.58 PM IST
- Big B, Sridevi at Asha Bhosale-starring 'Mai' premiereSeveral Bollywood biggies including Amitabh Bachchan, Kajol and Sridevi turned up at the premiere of legendary singer Asha Bhosale's debut ...31 Jan, 2013, 11.25 PM IST
- No Amby-valanceIt's undoubtable that symbolism matters everywhere.13 May, 2010, 05.45 AM IST
- Roomy vehicles to replace old 'yellow black' cabs in MumbaiMumbaikars fed up with cramped and outdated ‘yellow black’ Padminis will soon have an alternative.16 Oct, 2008, 01.54 AM IST
- Mumbai to have new generation 'Omni' taxisMumbai is set to get new Maruti Suzuki Omni taxis as the first 200 such cabs are scheduled to ply on city roads by the month-end.12 Oct, 2008, 05.11 PM IST
- Esteem, Indigo taxis to hit the road soonMumbai’s ubiquitous yellow-black taxis will soon shy away from city lanes. This Diwali, Mumbaikars would see a spanking range of new taxis ...11 Oct, 2006, 03.52 AM IST
- City cabbies to soon accept credit cardsNext time you travel in a taxi in Mumbai, you need not pay the fare in cash but can use credit card. Besides, the taxis would have electron...09 Jun, 2006, 01.28 AM IST
- Now, use credit card to pay taxi fareNext time you travel in a taxi in Mumbai, you need not pay the fare in cash but can use credit card.08 Jun, 2006, 10.00 AM IST
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