In a world where legacy often casts a long shadow, Sara Tendulkar is gracefully paving her own way. The daughter of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar recently became the Global e-cricket Premier League (GEPL) as the Mumbai franchise owner. At the launch of GEPL in Bengaluru, Sara took the centre stage and not as the daughter of a legend, but a woman stepping into her own narrative.

For Sara, cricket is both memory and identity- but this time, she’s not just watching from the stands. She’s investing. Literally.

In a conversation with Rajan Navani, CEO of JetSynthesys, Sara said, ““Cricket has always been more than a sport in my home. Maybe it really does run in my DNA.” For Sara, cricket is both memory and identity- but this time.”

Looking elegant in soft tones, clean lines, and an unmistakable quiet confidence, Sara was there to make a point and her love for cricket!

What makes it even more special is the tone in which Sara carries out the conversation with intent. Sara is also seen representing a new kind of femininity- one that isn’t loud but doesn’t shy away either and one that leads into legacy.

Sharing an inspiring message to empower young women trying to make a change, Sara says, “Do what you love. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. Speak up, take risks, and even if you fail- don’t let that stop you. There’s strength in just trying.”

Creating a space for herself one swing at a time, Sara may have come from a legendary legacy but she is starting to shape her own narrative on her own terms.

Skoda Auto, the car manufacturing brand that we know now started with making motorbikes. Now, the brand has touched its roots and unveiled the Skoda Slavia B concept recently. The concept bike resembles the Skoda B, the very first motorcycle produced by Laurin & Klement. Here is a closer look to the Skoda B concept that you must check out.

Skoda B was launched around 1899 and it had a 240cc engine that was capable of pushing a peak power output of 1.75 hp. Also, the bike had a top speed of 40 kmph. The Skoda B had no gearbox and had a flat belt attached to power the rear wheels. L&K produced only 540 units of the motorcycles between 1899-1904. Now, the Skoda Slavia B has got an electric avatar, designed by Romain Bucaille.

Skoda Slavia B concept bike design

The Skoda Slavia B concept may get a fresh start however it seeks its design inspiration from its parent iteration. The Skoda B had an engine placed in the frame and Bucaille has designed the concept B leaving that particular space empty and adding a floating L&K logo.

Apart from these design details, the Skoda Slavia B concept has elements like USD front forks, larger alloy wheels with rectangular shaped spokes, and a low set handle bar complements its cafe-racer design. The Slavia B also consists of a leather seat and tool bag fitted just behind the empty frame.

The Skoda B concept showcases the brand’s creativity in devising new concepts and futuristic approaches. However, there has been no details about the launch of the B concept yet. The brand has also been tightlipped about the specs of the electric bike.

U.S President Donald Trump signed executive orders aboard the Air Force One which not only aim to strengthen the American automotive industry but also reduces the auto tariffs and prevent them stacking on one another. This comes after intense lobbying and discussions with several auto firms who raised concerns that drastic increase in tariffs combined with levies on other parts and raw materials like steel, Aluminium etc could result in reduced manufacturing and job losses along with significant increase in the prices of automobiles.

The reduction in tariff will allow US companies to restructure and reassess their manufacturing plans over the next two years, till they can increase localisation levels in their manufacturing processes. Now US companies will have to pay less import taxes on foreign parts and raw materials but that is dependent on how many units they sell and at what price they sell at. Another reprieve is that companies that already pay tariffs on components and raw materials will not be charged taxes that the Trump administration has put on steel and Aluminium from Canada and Mexico.

The proclamation signed by President Trump says “It offers an offset to a portion of tariffs for automobile parts used in U.S assembled vehicles equal to 3.75 per cent of the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of a manufacturer’s U.S. production for the next year (April 3, 2025 to April 30, 2026), and 2.5 per cent of U.S. production the year after (May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027)”.

For instance, if a manufacturer builds a car in the U.S. that has 85 per cent U.S. or USMCA content, the manufacturer effectively will not owe tariffs on that vehicle’s production for the first year. If a manufacturer builds a car in the U.S. that is 50 per cent U.S. or USMCA content and 50 per cent imported from elsewhere, then instead of paying the tariff on the full 50 per cent of the imported car parts, the manufacturer effectively only pays on 35 per cent for the first year.

Although there is still a fair bit of uncertainty among US automakers with respect to the new tariff rules. For example, General Motors, one of the big auto manufacturers in USA, withdrew its earnings guidance for the year and also postponed an investors’ call, till the time the company fully understands the new tariff rules and its impact on the its financial outlook for the near and long term future.

2025 Hero HF 100 Launched In India At Rs 60,118

The 2025 Hero HF 100 is now OBD-2B compliant and comes with a slight increase in price.

2025 Hero HF 100

Hero MotoCorp has been launching the 2025 iteration of its motorcycles in the Indian market. After updating the Passion Plus, Splendor Plus, HF Deluxe, and others, the manufacturer has launched the updated version of the Hero HF 100. The bike now comes at a starting price of Rs 60,118 (ex-showroom) and has received changes in the powertrain to make it OBD-2B compliant. This iteration of the bike will be sold alongside the non-OBD-2B model.

The non-OBD-2B model continues to be sold at Rs 59,018 (ex-showroom). This makes it more affordable compared to the 2025 version by Rs 1,100. Meanwhile, the appearance of the bike also remains the same. It continues to have the Red Black, and Blue Black paint scheme options.

The Hero HF 100 is based on a tubular double cradle frame and houses a 97.2 cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine, which produces 8 hp of power and 8.05 Nm of peak torque. This power is routed to the rear wheel via a 4-speed gearbox working with a multiplate wet clutch

The 2025 Hero HF 100 retains the same components it has offered previously. It features RSU telescopic front forks, rear twin shocks, drum brakes on both ends, and 18-inch alloy wheels at the front and rear, all set on a cradle chassis. The headlights continue to be halogen, along with the tail lights and turn signals. The instrumentation remains analog

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