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Beer behind England's new found success at WC

Beer behind England's new found success at WC

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Coach Fabio Capello, who is often accused of being too strict, has eased his rules to allow players to relax with beer. This is said to have been behind England's success against Slovenia in the World Cup.

Ashes: No home advantage for debutant Beer

Ashes: No home advantage for debutant Beer

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

While Australia will hope to use local knowledge to their advantage in the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) next week, debutant Michael Beer has admitted that his contribution will be zero.

Cops reach Allahbadia's home; NCW summons him, Raina, others

Cops reach Allahbadia's home; NCW summons him, Raina, others

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

A day after he hit the spotlight with a comment on parents and sex, trouble mounted for influencer Ranveer Allahbadia on Tuesday with Mumbai police at his doorstep, YouTube pulling down the episode of 'India's Got Latent' and the issue being raised in Parliament.

Girl talks to boy, jealous boyfriend murders him

Girl talks to boy, jealous boyfriend murders him

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

A teenager stabbed his friend to death in Gurugram as he was apparently upset over his girlfriend talking to him over the last few days, the police said on Thursday.

Was Jaiswal really out? Cummins says it was clear

Was Jaiswal really out? Cummins says it was clear

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins said it's tough to repose full "confidence" on ultra-edge technology but maintained that India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal had clearly edged him

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

As the US gets tougher with visas, the prayers of US-bound devotees in India are getting more fervent, and their purse strings looser. Called Visa Hanuman temples (there are half a dozen all over India), some of them ask for a 'fee'.

De Beers to focus more on India

De Beers to focus more on India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Diamond Trading Corporation, the marketing arm of the world's largest diamond producer De Beers, is planning to increase its intake by 25 per cent from its last year's sale of $3.5 billion.

A Hug For Donald

A Hug For Donald

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Trump supporters were delighted and delirious; Harris supporters dejected and despondent.

'Goa Beach Shacks Can't Sell Idli-Sambar'

'Goa Beach Shacks Can't Sell Idli-Sambar'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'These beach shacks were meant to protect the employment of local Goans who in turn would showcase Goan cuisine and culture on the beaches of Goa.'

Why Manmohan skipped meals during his Cambridge days

Why Manmohan skipped meals during his Cambridge days

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, faced financial difficulties during his time studying at Cambridge University in the mid-1950s, according to his daughter Daman Singh's book "Strictly Personal: Manmohan and Gursharan". The book details how Singh, who was on a scholarship, often had to skip meals or live on a sixpence bar of Cadbury's chocolate to make ends meet. The book also offers insights into Singh's personal life, including his fondness for singing, his quirky sense of humor, and his habit of giving nicknames to people. Daman Singh describes her father as a man who was careful with money, had a good sense of humor, and was a loving husband and father.

Manmohan Singh dropped pre-medical, pursued economics: Daughter's book

Manmohan Singh dropped pre-medical, pursued economics: Daughter's book

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died at the age of 92, dropped out of a pre-medical course after losing interest in the subject, according to a book by his daughter. Daman Singh's book "Strictly Personal: Manmohan and Gursharan" reveals that her father was initially interested in medicine but found economics more appealing. She also portrays Singh as a funny man with a good sense of humor.

Good times ahead for United Breweries as heatwave, IPL set the tone

Good times ahead for United Breweries as heatwave, IPL set the tone

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

A cocktail of heatwave and upcoming cricketing events is expected to usher in the peak season for the country's largest beer maker, United Breweries. The beer maker, which has gained share in some key markets, will be a major beneficiary as April to July is an important period contributing to 40-45 per cent of its annual beer volumes. Going ahead, the T20 Cricket World Cup in June and the ongoing IPL will have a positive impact on volumes and should be able to offset the negative impact of elections on sales, experts believe.

Deccan Gold inks pact with De Beers

Deccan Gold inks pact with De Beers

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

Deccan Gold Mines on Monday said it has signed an agreement with diamond mining firm De Beers India, which will allow De Beers to mine diamonds in Deccan.

Women prefer hairy beer-bellies to metrosexuals

Women prefer hairy beer-bellies to metrosexuals

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Blokes with beer bellies can relax. A new survey has revealed that women find manly men complete with hairy chests, messy hair and a beer belly attractive and prefer them to so-called metrosexuals.

Avoiding war with beer and rasgullahs

Avoiding war with beer and rasgullahs

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Indian and Chinese troops had a face-off in Sikkim earlier this week which, however, ended in a friendly exchange of beer and rasgullas.

Shaw Wallace's beer JV talks off

Shaw Wallace's beer JV talks off

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

In Armstrong's Austin, beer-fueled disappointment

In Armstrong's Austin, beer-fueled disappointment

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

At a bike shop in a hilly area of Austin, local cyclists gathered on Thursday over beer, wine and pizza to watch disgraced cyclist and Austinite Lance Armstrong confess to Oprah Winfrey that he used performance-enhancing drugs.

PHOTOS: At world's largest BEER party... CHEERS!

PHOTOS: At world's largest BEER party... CHEERS!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The 180th Oktoberfest, the largest beer festival in the world, is underway in the Bavarian capital, Munich.

De Beers loses its sparkle

De Beers loses its sparkle

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

De Beers does not expect any recovery in demand for diamonds until Christmas next year at the earliest and is planning to cut production drastically.

Cobra beer set to flood Indian market

Cobra beer set to flood Indian market

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

After a soft launch in April last year, Karan F Bilimoria plans to flood the Indian market with Cobra beer, the largest-selling Indian beer brand in Britain, with plans to infuse an initial £10 million pounds to set up a brewery.

Cobra Beer to be brewed in India again

Cobra Beer to be brewed in India again

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

Aimed at making India its biggest market in 10 years, the United Kingdom-based Cobra Beer Ltd will start commercial production of its Cobra brand of beer this week in Rajasthan.

UB to replicate beer strategy for wines

UB to replicate beer strategy for wines

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

The UB Group, which is an established leader in the Indian beer and spirits market, is aiming to replicate its success by addressing the wine market with its two companies - United Spirits and United Breweries.

Mild beer to be available in Maharashtra stores

Mild beer to be available in Maharashtra stores

Rediff.com28 Sep 2003

The government has issued a notification to this effect, Excise Minister Anil Deshmukh revealed in Mumbai.

UP minister seen at beer bar opening, Yogi seeks report

UP minister seen at beer bar opening, Yogi seeks report

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In the pictures, Swati Singh is seen cutting a ribbon with a group of people, including some bureaucrats, standing alongside her.

Beer after a workout better than water

Beer after a workout better than water

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

When you reach for an ice cold mug of suds after playing a game of football, cricket or a long run, you're not just quenching your thirst, you're actually doing something healthy for your body -- seriously!

Fans find ways to enjoy Euros on the cheap!

Fans find ways to enjoy Euros on the cheap!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Cost-conscious fans for whom budgets are tight but Euro 2024 is unmissable are parking for free in German forests, lugging crates of supermarket beer to drink outside the fan zones

Ashes: Khawaja, Beer set to make Test debut

Ashes: Khawaja, Beer set to make Test debut

Rediff.com2 Jan 2011

Batsman Usman Khawaja and spinner Michael Beer will make their Australia debuts in the fifth Ashes Test against England, stand-in captain Michael Clarke said on Sunday.

Beer unqualified for Ashes job, says MacGill

Beer unqualified for Ashes job, says MacGill

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

Shock call-up Michael Beer is simply unqualified to play for Australia in the third Ashes Test this week, according to former Test spinner Stuart MacGill.

Australia turn to Beer for third Ashes Test

Australia turn to Beer for third Ashes Test

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Australia have sprung a surprise by picking untried spinner Michael Beer in a revamped 12-man squad for the third Ashes Test starting in Perth next week.

Cobra Beer raises £27.5 mn for expansion

Cobra Beer raises £27.5 mn for expansion

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Karan Bilimoria promoted Cobra Beer Ltd, on Monday said it has raised a total of £27.5 million to fund its next phase of development, a large part of which will be utilised for expansion in India and the UK.

IPL camaraderie: Smith offers beer to Rahane and Indian team

IPL camaraderie: Smith offers beer to Rahane and Indian team

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Australian captain Steve Smith reached out to Indian Premier League teammate Ajinkya Rahane and the Indian team, offering a round of beer after the end of the bitterly-fought Test series which the hosts won 2-1.

'Siraj is a good character, he is a bit like Kohli'

'Siraj is a good character, he is a bit like Kohli'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Mohammed Siraj's hot temper has become a topic of discussion but Australian quick Josh Hazlewood says the Indian pacer is a 'good character' who fires up the crowd.

SHOCKING! Hindu deities' on Aussie beer bottles

SHOCKING! Hindu deities' on Aussie beer bottles

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

An Australian brewery has come under fire after its alcoholic ginger beer bottles were labelled with pictures of Hindu deities Ganesh and Lakshmi.

Australia allows Ahmed to drop beer logo from shirt

Australia allows Ahmed to drop beer logo from shirt

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Cricket Australia have agreed to let Muslim leg spinner Fawad Ahmed compete without the logo of a sponsor's beer brand on his shirt out of respect for his "personal beliefs".

World's 10 hottest destinations for beer business

World's 10 hottest destinations for beer business

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Here we look at 10 destinations that are simply great for beer companies.

Aim was to brew India's finest beer: Cobra founder

Aim was to brew India's finest beer: Cobra founder

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

I used to personally deliver beer to Indian restaurants in my car, says Lord Karan Billimoria.

No beer or chicken but South Korean fans are back at the ball game

No beer or chicken but South Korean fans are back at the ball game

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

The government decided on Friday that some fans can go back, with 10% of seats available at Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) games from Sunday.

Obama holds beer summit at the White House

Obama holds beer summit at the White House

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

In an effort to douse down a racial firestorm, United States President Barack Obama had a glass of beer with professor Henry Gates and the police sergeant, who had arrested the Harvard professor for 'disorderly conduct'.