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Mallya bids for Foster's beer units

Mallya bids for Foster's beer units

Rediff.com4 Jul 2006

Continuing its global acquisition drive to become the numero uno liquor player, Vijay Mallya's United Breweries is believed to have made a bid for a part of Australian giant Foster's presumably valued at $234 million.

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.

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.

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.

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'He is one of the most down-to-earth and hardworking guys I know, and that's true of all superstars, including Bachchan sahab.'

Cook predicts Joe Root will shatter Tendulkar's Test record

Cook predicts Joe Root will shatter Tendulkar's Test record

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Alastair Cook backs Joe Root to surpass Sachin Tendulkar as leading run-getter in Test cricket

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.

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.

Shaw Wallace's beer JV talks off

Shaw Wallace's beer JV talks off

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'India's internal issues': LS speaker protests EU's resolution on Manipur

'India's internal issues': LS speaker protests EU's resolution on Manipur

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Birla told the European Parliament Vice President that every nation and Parliament is sovereign and internal issues of other countries should not be discussed by others.

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.

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'.

De Beers chief on the future of diamond trade in India

De Beers chief on the future of diamond trade in India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Despite various challenges, the past year was a good one, says Bruce Cleaver, chief executive officer of the De Beers Group, the global corporation that has been the leading one in all aspects of the diamond trade for over a century.

Lorries Being Gifted This Wedding Season!

Lorries Being Gifted This Wedding Season!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Another trend: A preference for coloured diamonds among brides, who are pairing them with their groom's birthstone. So, along with yellow or white diamonds, they are choosing pink, green, blue sapphires, emeralds or red rubies.

Indian F1 fans drank 1.15 lakh bottles of beer

Indian F1 fans drank 1.15 lakh bottles of beer

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

"This year during the three days of Formula one, 1.15 lakh bottles of beer were consumed by the fans at various liquor outlets who had got licences for the event," said Kuldeep Yadav, District Excise Officer.

Beer-style trophy at Euro

Beer-style trophy at Euro

Rediff.com13 Jun 2004

A draught beer-font shaped man-of-the-match award will be presented to one player in each of the 31 matches.

Maha BJP chief's son's Audi hits multiple vehicles, 2 injured

Maha BJP chief's son's Audi hits multiple vehicles, 2 injured

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut said Devendra Fadnavis was not eligible to head the Maharashtra home department.

19 girls among 58 child labourers rescued in MP distillery crackdown

19 girls among 58 child labourers rescued in MP distillery crackdown

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights with the Association of Voluntary Action, also known as Bachpan Bachao Andolan, led the crackdown at Som Distillery on Saturday, a release stated.

Kompany downplays Bayern's goal glut in UCL opener

Kompany downplays Bayern's goal glut in UCL opener

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Kompany delighted with Olise's progress