News for '-colas'

Cola firms fight it out on 'agent orange'

Cola firms fight it out on 'agent orange'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Come summer and the cola wars have taken off this time on a different colour, literally.

How about that! Cakes made of green tea, beetroot and cola?

How about that! Cakes made of green tea, beetroot and cola?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

10 unusual cake recipes to wow your loved ones.

Modi meets 42 global CEOs, pushes Startup India

Modi meets 42 global CEOs, pushes Startup India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Chairing an exclusive roundtable with 42 global CEOs and top executives from across 20 sectors, Modi stressed on continued political stability in India, predictability of policy, and pro-development and pro-growth policies.

FSSAI wants water packaging units to get its licence

FSSAI wants water packaging units to get its licence

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Out of total 5,842 registered water packaging units, 1,495 units have both BIS and FSSAI licences, while 4,347 units have only BIS certification.

Karnataka re-imposes ban on colas in schools

Karnataka re-imposes ban on colas in schools

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

The Karnataka government has re-imposed a ban on the sale and distribution of soft drinks within schools, colleges and hostels with immediate effect.

Govt has not lost direction, says Sharma

Govt has not lost direction, says Sharma

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Sharma was speaking to reporters after Coca Cola Co chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent met him at his office.

Pepsi makes a Splash with its new vitamin water

Pepsi makes a Splash with its new vitamin water

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

PepsiCo bets on value-added water by launching vitamin-fortified drinks in a segment that is growing rapidly in India.

10 Habits To Help You Sleep Better

10 Habits To Help You Sleep Better

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Lack of sleep affects your mood, brain performance, and overall health besides increasing the risk of many diseases like heart disease, obesity, dementia, and stroke.

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

If you have a fever and symptoms of a UTI, or if your symptoms persist despite treatment, you should see a doctor.

Pepsi to add fizz to non-cola brands

Pepsi to add fizz to non-cola brands

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Coke bowls marketing googly to PepsiCo

Coke bowls marketing googly to PepsiCo

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Both PepsiCo's 'Youngistaan' brand ambassadors -- Virender Sehwag, captain of Delhi Daredevils, and Ishant Sharma, member of Kolkata Knight Riders -- have been formally present at various promotional activities for arch-rival Coca-Cola India, simply because Coca-Cola is the associate sponsor and the official pouring partner for both Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders.

FAT to FIT: How I lost 30 kg in less than a year

FAT to FIT: How I lost 30 kg in less than a year

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Alan Baptist reveals how he went from 95 kg to 65 kg.

Pepsi, Coke can use water from Tamil Nadu river: Madras HC

Pepsi, Coke can use water from Tamil Nadu river: Madras HC

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The Madras High Court Bench in Madurai on Thursday dismissed a couple of public interest litigation petitions filed against the supply of Tamirabarani surface water to industries set up by co-packers of Pepsi and Coca Cola at the Industrial Growth Centre established by SIPCOT at Gangaikondan in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.

Is Indian advertising ready for metaverse?

Is Indian advertising ready for metaverse?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Every brand and company in India too will soon need a metaverse strategy, notes Sandeep Goyal.

Water dearer than colas? It happens only in India!

Water dearer than colas? It happens only in India!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Here's an email doing the rounds about how some of the liquids like cold drinks, petrol, diesel, Listerine mouthwash and colour printer ink compare with the price of water.

On this day in 1998: When Tendulkar took apart Australia

On this day in 1998: When Tendulkar took apart Australia

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

It was exactly 22 years ago when batting great Sachin Tendulkar scored one of his finest centuries to guide India to victory against Australia in an ODI triangular series match at the Green Park stadium in Kanpur. Tendulkar smashed a brilliant 89-ball 100 to register his 13th ODI hundred as India cruised to 223/4 in 44.3 overs for an emphatic victory by six wickets with 33 balls to spare.

Wooing Middle-Income India

Wooing Middle-Income India

Rediff.com31 May 2017

From middle-class it is middle-income India, marketers are chasing for volumes. The 166 million households in this category is the new focus.

5 guilt-free snacks that are healthy too

5 guilt-free snacks that are healthy too

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Fitness expert Paloma Gangopadhyay tells you how to binge watch your favourite movie without worrying about piling on calories.

Thumbs-down for Coke, Pepsi?

Thumbs-down for Coke, Pepsi?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Do you agree with our lawmakers that consuming cola is nothing short of slow poisoning?

At 18 brands, Gully Boy is within striking distance of King Kohli

At 18 brands, Gully Boy is within striking distance of King Kohli

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Don't go by the number, Ranveer Singh says, he is picky when it comes to endorsements. There are some brands he will never endorse. Fairness creams, for example, but he does not turn away from cola and alcohol brands.

Social media altering role of brand managers

Social media altering role of brand managers

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

Social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook and Orkut are being increasingly used for promotional activities that engage audiences for a certain activity in an effort to create a buzz and get feedback from the community.

Coke plans 750-ml bottles for 'home' use

Coke plans 750-ml bottles for 'home' use

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Last week, to study the market, Coca-Cola introduced promotional 750-ml PET bottles for Rs 30, the price point of 600-ml PET bottles, across its portfolio of Coke, Sprite, Thums Up, Fanta and Limca, primarily in metro cities.

Coke's Dehradun plan fizzes over green fears

Coke's Dehradun plan fizzes over green fears

Rediff.com4 May 2013

Village panchayat unanimously passed a resolution declaring it would not allow the MNC to go ahead with its plans.

The BEST and WORST of 2021

The BEST and WORST of 2021

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A year marked by more lows than highs for Hindi cinema, here's a recap of the best and worst in 2021.

Challenges facing the draft food label norms

Challenges facing the draft food label norms

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The regional players are outrightly opposed to the idea, while MNCs are looking for procedural changes that, they say, will align the labelling criteria with global practices.

Is Coke biting off more mango than it can chew?

Is Coke biting off more mango than it can chew?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

With Maaza, which already has the biggest share in mango beverages in the Indian market, Coke is betting on a winning horse, say experts.

What is the latest fad among FMCG companies?

What is the latest fad among FMCG companies?

Rediff.com11 May 2017

After Patanjali, ITC and Coke, PepsiCo eyes value-added dairy products

Politics Scores Over Battle Against Covid

Politics Scores Over Battle Against Covid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Politics, bureaucracy, ineptitude, double-standards and an attempt to politicise the fight in pseudo-nationalistic terms have all hampered the fight against this deadly virus, says Vir Sanghvi.

World's 10 most valuable brands

World's 10 most valuable brands

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Apple brand is valued at $247 billion.

Dil Bekaraar review

Dil Bekaraar review

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Dil Bekaraar is watchable, but not quick-witted enough to binge watch, feels Sukanya Verma.

Fernandes demands coke plant closure

Fernandes demands coke plant closure

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Pledging support to anti-Cola struggles, former Union Minister George Fernandes demanded the permanent closure of the Coca Cola plant at Plachimada in Kerala's Palakkad district.

IOC chief backs Games food and drinks sponsors

IOC chief backs Games food and drinks sponsors

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

McDonald's, whose four restaurants in London's Olympic Park include its biggest in the world, extended its 36-year backing of the Games in January by signing up as sponsor for another eight years.

How Stock Market has Changed in 40 Years

How Stock Market has Changed in 40 Years

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

While Nifty 50 reflects changes in 40 years, it also shows what is missing: Low-cost manufacturers at one end, and deep-value players at the other. Also missing are technology players, observes T N Ninan.

On this Day: Tendulkar storm rattles Australia in Sharjah

On this Day: Tendulkar storm rattles Australia in Sharjah

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

It was on April 22, 1998, when bating great Sachin Tendulkar hit a magnificent 143 against Australia that helped India qualify for the final of the Austral-Asia Cup in Sharjah. Just when things looked out of reach, Tendulkar stepped up with the bat and although India could not win the contest his splendid knock ensured that they made it to the final ahead of New Zealand.

Indians repatriated to fill key Coke posts

Indians repatriated to fill key Coke posts

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Ringing in changes at key senior positions, Coca Cola India is in the process of repatriating Indians from overseas postings, including China, Sri Lanka, Denmark and Atlanta.

Salman Khan to be the toofani face of Thums Up

Salman Khan to be the toofani face of Thums Up

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Thums Up's tieup with Khan's Ek Tha Tiger then seems like a precursor to the association.

Chauhan seeks Rs 20 cr damages from Coke

Chauhan seeks Rs 20 cr damages from Coke

Rediff.com1 May 2008

"If Bisleri does not receive this compensation, we will take legal action against Coca-Cola for violating the contract and the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights agreement," Chauhan, chairman and managing director of Bisleri, India's leader in packaged-drinking water and creator of the Maaza brand, told Business Standard.

Food firms see appetite for health, nutrition products

Food firms see appetite for health, nutrition products

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Iron-rich noodles and vitamin-rich beverages are some products launched by segment majors

Ayushmann charges Rs 15-20 cr for ads!

Ayushmann charges Rs 15-20 cr for ads!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'He resonates more with the youth which is always something brands want.'