News for '-beer'

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Brands in India are finding newer, more innovative ways to engage with a wider audience during festivals. But they still have a long way to go before they match global campaigns.

Spat has cost Wadia, Groupe Danone many opportunit

Spat has cost Wadia, Groupe Danone many opportunit

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

Mumbai-based Wadia group and French food major Groupe Danone are currently fighting it out in the Bombay high court with the next hearing scheduled for January 10, 2006.

Muthal Kanavae: Mixed bag

Muthal Kanavae: Mixed bag

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

Some of the songs have terrible lyrics.

IPL: cash spinner or simply cricket

IPL: cash spinner or simply cricket

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

IPL is all set to auction the players, following the bidding for teams by corporates. Apart from being a huge money churning excercise IPL promises on being entertaining too.

Lenders put Kingfisher brands on the block to recover dues

Lenders put Kingfisher brands on the block to recover dues

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The trademarks/brands on the block include Fly Kingfisher, Flying Models, Funliner, Fly the Good Times, Kingfisher and Flying Bird Device.

Heineken to buy S&N's UB stake

Heineken to buy S&N's UB stake

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

This is part of a worldwide deal under which S&N's global operations will be jointly acquired by Danish beer giant Carlsberg and Heineken for $15.4 billion. Under an agreement reached by three companies involved in the deal, Heineken will take over S&N's India operations.

First Look: Famous Five are back!

First Look: Famous Five are back!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Enid Blyton's best-loved adventure series is all set for a revival.

Maharashtra levies hit liquour import party

Maharashtra levies hit liquour import party

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

In its second blow to liquor imports, the Maharashtra government has withheld imported liquor stocks on the basis that they do not display the maximum retail price.

SUVs vroom in as poll bugle is sounded in Bihar

SUVs vroom in as poll bugle is sounded in Bihar

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Ticket aspirants from across Bihar are driving down in Sports Utility Vehicles to the party offices and official bungalows of party supremos.

Moderate drinking may boost life-expectancy

Moderate drinking may boost life-expectancy

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

Moderate consumption of alcohol everyday, especially wine, may be associated with an increase in life expectancy, according to researchers.

British brewer SABMiller buys Foster's India

British brewer SABMiller buys Foster's India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

The United Kingdom-based SABMiller plc, one of the world's leading brewers, on Tuesday announced it has acquired Foster's India, belonging to Australian drinks giant Foster's, for $120 million on a cash-free debt-free basis.\n\n

Taxes dampen cheap liquor hopes

Taxes dampen cheap liquor hopes

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

With the Centre allowing the states to impose a host of local taxes on imported wines and spirits, the euphoria over the prospects of buying foreign liquor at cheaper rates may fizzle out.

Football Roundup: Angry Bayern bosses back team and coach

Football Roundup: Angry Bayern bosses back team and coach

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

These photos prove we live in a truly bizarre world.

Party over? Hang that hangover

Party over? Hang that hangover

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Those of you planning to 'drink and be merry' this New Year eve must know how to combat hangovers as well.

ISSF World Cup: Anjum wins silver, India top tally with 8 medals

ISSF World Cup: Anjum wins silver, India top tally with 8 medals

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

India thus remained on top of the medals tally with eight medals, while China is in second with two gold, two silver, one bronze.

Delhi: Speeding SUV runs over three people, 1 dead

Delhi: Speeding SUV runs over three people, 1 dead

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

In the second incident of drunk driving in national capital New Delhi this week, a driver who was allegedly in an inebriated state ran his sports utility vehicle over three people standing near a footpath in Central Delhi, killing one of them.

Our son wants us to organise a party for his girlfriend

Our son wants us to organise a party for his girlfriend

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Kishore Singh on how his kids decided that in spite of the presence of weird older people at home, it was an easier bet to party where the free booze was.

The Mission Mangal Review

The Mission Mangal Review

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Mission Mangal has its heart in place, feels Sukanya Verma.

Tipplers say cheers as bars reopen in Kerala

Tipplers say cheers as bars reopen in Kerala

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

As the bars opened their doors at 11 am on Sunday, heavy rush was seen in various outlets

Martinis, with a slice of Bond

Martinis, with a slice of Bond

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Agent 007's martini, famously shaken, not stirred, is up for some innovative twists. Flavour it with a hint of Scotch or replace the olive with an orange peel

Bemused curlers ask 'why would anyone dope in our sport?'

Bemused curlers ask 'why would anyone dope in our sport?'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Winter Games' least taxing and physically demanding sports feel it necessary to use performance-enhancing drugs

Duty on alcohol, petro-products to be reviewed

Duty on alcohol, petro-products to be reviewed

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

After duty cut on imported wine, beer and spirits, the joint working group on Goods and Services Tax has been asked to recommend a new duty regime on goods and services.

Woman gang-raped, thrown out of car in Greater Noida

Woman gang-raped, thrown out of car in Greater Noida

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The woman belongs to Gurugram and was in the Sohna area around 8-8:30 pm on Monday, when some people, driving a Swift car, dragged her inside and raped her.

Diageo plans India spread as UB goes global

Diageo plans India spread as UB goes global

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

The world's largest spirits company Diageo is upping its play in India, even as the home-grown UB Group sets out to conquer mature global markets.

Shock and awe: Britain reacts to Brexit

Shock and awe: Britain reacts to Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

As United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a historic referendum, scenes of celebration and gloom could be seen across the nation.

SABMiller to buy Foster's India for $120 mn

SABMiller to buy Foster's India for $120 mn

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Australia's beverage company Foster's Group Ltd has sold its brewing interests in India and Vietnam for $225 million, marking its exit from beer-making in Asia.

Vijay Mallya? Smart Cookie!

Vijay Mallya? Smart Cookie!

Rediff.com8 May 2007

'He proved it once again when he reportedly had beer -- and other kinds of liquor -- served on the A380, the big bird from Airbus Industrie on its first flight within India.'

Want to spice up a golf game? Add tasty tees

Want to spice up a golf game? Add tasty tees

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

U.S. inventors John Packes and Ramon Peralta have come up a product line called Tasty Golf Tees in various flavors including mint, cherry, strawberry, and grape.

19 killed in Sri Lanka bus accident

19 killed in Sri Lanka bus accident

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Police said most of the victims were burnt to death as they were unable to get out of the bus, which caught fire at Induruwa along the Galle Road this morning.

Consumer firms catch the fancy of venture capitalists

Consumer firms catch the fancy of venture capitalists

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

As consumers in India seek variety and innovative products, there's a lot of interest among investors for healthier products.

'Kaha ghotala hua hain batao': Lalu dismisses IT raids

'Kaha ghotala hua hain batao': Lalu dismisses IT raids

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Lalu expressed his resolve to unite the opposition against Bharatiya Janata Party in the next general election.

I would like to play in 2006 World Cup: Figo

I would like to play in 2006 World Cup: Figo

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

Luis Figo says he is ready to carry on playing for Portugal after this summer's European championships but only in tournament matches.

Europa League: Arsenal through, Everton go out

Europa League: Arsenal through, Everton go out

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Troubled AC Milan were held to a goalless draw by AEK Athens

10 Bollywood faces of parenting

10 Bollywood faces of parenting

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Sukanya Verma identifies 10 varieties of desi parents you just can't miss in Hindi movies.

Absent Mallya hopes for Force India boost in Spain

Absent Mallya hopes for Force India boost in Spain

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Embattled Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya will not be attending Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix but he is hoping for a change of fortune on the track at least for his Formula One team in Barcelona.

Leicester inch closer to EPL title...but why are Thais celebrating?

Leicester inch closer to EPL title...but why are Thais celebrating?

Rediff.com2 May 2016

About 900 jubilant fans and employees of the Thai billionaire who owns Leicester City roared when the final whistle blew in their team's 1-1 draw at Manchester United.

Indian-born Dutch skater in Mumbai in search of biological parents

Indian-born Dutch skater in Mumbai in search of biological parents

Rediff.com9 May 2018

It has taken Das and her twin sister 32 years to visit India. The two sisters were just eight months old when they were adopted by a Dutch couple who raised them "like any proud parent would".