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Liquor sales clock Rs 487 cr in Kerala during Onam

Liquor sales clock Rs 487 cr in Kerala during Onam

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

On September 10, 'Uttradam', a day ahead of the harvest festival Onam when the outlets are shut, liqour worth Rs 90.32 crore was sold.

India shines in sale of roughs

India shines in sale of roughs

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Four of five new bulk purchasers named by De Beers, the prime global purveyor, are from India.

Review: Django Unchained is brutal, powerful

Review: Django Unchained is brutal, powerful

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Django Unchained is far better a script than it is a film.

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The Consumer Electronics Show, which took place in Las Vegas last week, had exciting new products on display.

The DDLJ Quiz

The DDLJ Quiz

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Sukanya Verma presents a DDLJ special quiz to test your knowledge about one of Hindi cinema's most successful films of all time.

Vijay Mallya takes Rs 1.7 cr pay package from US brewery firm

Vijay Mallya takes Rs 1.7 cr pay package from US brewery firm

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

More than half of Mallya's total package for 2015 has been paid by Mendocino Brewing Company for 'promoting' the company's beer brands

9 Amazing Places To Visit In India

9 Amazing Places To Visit In India

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh, who travelled across 29 Indian states and five Union territories in 101 days, recommend a list of lesser known places in India to add to your travel bucket list.

Maha: Relaxation for liquor shops on Eid; oppn slams move

Maha: Relaxation for liquor shops on Eid; oppn slams move

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

A circular issued by the state home department grants relaxation in timings to shops, beer bars and other establishments selling liquor, alcohol, beer, wine and country liquor on December 24 (Eid-e-Milad), December 25 (Christmas) and December 31 (New Year's Eve).

NZ keeper Watling to retire after WTC final vs India

NZ keeper Watling to retire after WTC final vs India

Rediff.com11 May 2021

BJ Watling will be retiring from international cricket after the tour of England.

Booze and football present tricky choices for Qatar

Booze and football present tricky choices for Qatar

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Qatar will begin sifting through fan feedback from the Club World Cup to see how it can provide supporters with a successful World Cup in 2022, but cultural differences will be a tricky challenge to surmount. Drinking and partying can be a tricky concept in a country with strict restrictions on alcohol consumption and low tolerance for rowdiness.

Dalit youth killed for keeping Ambedkar song as ringtone, 4 held

Dalit youth killed for keeping Ambedkar song as ringtone, 4 held

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Two assailants were nabbed from Goa, one from Pune and the fourth from Shirdi, an official from Shirdi police station told PTI over phone.

'Didn't know how much was Rs 15 cr in NZ dollars'

'Didn't know how much was Rs 15 cr in NZ dollars'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Kyle Jamieson is the highest paid New Zealander and fourth highest in the IPL's 14-year history.

APB mulls new brands in value segment

APB mulls new brands in value segment

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Talking about the company's portfolio expansion, APB-India CEO Ashwin Deo said, "Currently, we are looking at consolidating our presence and will look at introducing new products at various price points in the next eight to 10 months."

Carlsberg to open 2 more breweries in India

Carlsberg to open 2 more breweries in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Danish beer giant Carlsberg is all set to commence production from its 2 greenfield breweries - one each in Aurangabad & Kolkata. Carlsberg together with beer major Heineken is part of the $11 bn global takeover of British brewer Scottish & Newcastle, which has 37.49% stake in Mallya's United Breweries. Heineken is also planning to launch its flagship beer brand Heineken in association with Asia Pacific Breweries. Total beer market in India is valued at 8 million hectolitres.

William, Harry pay tribute to 'extraordinary' grandpa Prince Philip

William, Harry pay tribute to 'extraordinary' grandpa Prince Philip

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Both brothers, reportedly estranged in recent months since Harry stepped back as a frontline royal after his wedding to Meghan Markle, make references to the late Duke's sense of humour and describe him as a man of service.

13 Things We Miss During Lockdown

13 Things We Miss During Lockdown

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Sukanya Verma makes a fun and filmi list of things we miss.

Cook cried when he told team mates of retirement

Cook cried when he told team mates of retirement

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

The 33-year-old opener said he informed his team mates about his retirement plans after their 60-run victory over India in the fourth Test at Southampton but had told captain Joe Root before the match.

Samantha-Naga Chaitanya's dreamy Amsterdam holiday

Samantha-Naga Chaitanya's dreamy Amsterdam holiday

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Looking for a romantic gateway? Book your Amsterdam tickets already!

Europa League: Kane milestone in Spurs win, Milan lose

Europa League: Kane milestone in Spurs win, Milan lose

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Harry Kane netted his 200th goal for Tottenham Hotspur as they won 3-1 at Ludogorets and AC Milan's 24-match unbeaten run ended

Cheers to jugaad!

Cheers to jugaad!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Following the Supreme Court ruling against liquor being sold within 500 metres of state and national highways, the infamous Indian jugaad is in play once again. Veenu Sandhu, Nikita Puri, Ranjita Ganesan & Avishek Rakshit find out how India is coping.

India's wine drinkers deserve better

India's wine drinkers deserve better

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

'Wine is an indicator of the quality of life,' says Alok Chandra.

United Spirits sells UB shares worth Rs 872 cr to Heineken, loses 'promoter' status

United Spirits sells UB shares worth Rs 872 cr to Heineken, loses 'promoter' status

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

With this, Heineken's stake has risen from 39% to 42.2%.

'I'm a nicer version of Jekyll and Hyde'

'I'm a nicer version of Jekyll and Hyde'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

'I'm usually pretty chilled and cool, but there are random moments when the brain doesn't compute and I don't stop to think.'

That's true love! Carry your wife and run

That's true love! Carry your wife and run

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Forget carrying your bride over the threshold. Consider, instead, hauling her over a 278-metre obstacle course and you've got not just a true test of commitment but also the essence of the North American Wife Carrying Championship. Here are glimpses from the competition that tests your love.

Orissa to hunt for diamond reserves

Orissa to hunt for diamond reserves

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

As part of this, the state government is planning to engage global diamond mining company De Beers for undertaking a detailed survey of the diamond reserves in Nuapada.

Pay more for cheer

Pay more for cheer

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

Explosion at Shanghai Airport injures 5, bomber slashes throat following blast

Explosion at Shanghai Airport injures 5, bomber slashes throat following blast

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

The male suspect threw an "explosive wine bottle", and then went on to cut his own throat, Xinhua posted on its Twitter handle.

Rules of the Game review

Rules of the Game review

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'It's not the destination, but the journey that keeps you hooked in Rules of the Game,' observes Joginder Tuteja.

India International award for Lord Bilimoria

India International award for Lord Bilimoria

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Executive Director of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan here, M N Nandakumara has bagged the award for promoting Indian Art and Culture in the UK.

Champions League draw: City face Steaua Bucharest in playoff

Champions League draw: City face Steaua Bucharest in playoff

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Pep Guardiola's ManchesterCity will play Romanian side Steaua Bucharest in the Champions League playoff round after the draw was made in Nyon on Friday.

BJP holds protests across Maha for reopening of temples

BJP holds protests across Maha for reopening of temples

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday held protests outside temples in various cities in Maharashtra demanding reopening of places of worship, which have been shut since March in view of the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

Ragging ruled out as cause for suicide attempt at SAI centre

Ragging ruled out as cause for suicide attempt at SAI centre

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Ragging did not prompt suicide attempt by four women athletes at Water Sports Centre of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) at Punnamada, Alappuzha in Kerala last week, according to a probe report by SAI.

Pressure on liquor baron Mallya dials up, trademarks seized

Pressure on liquor baron Mallya dials up, trademarks seized

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The banks have asked the court to demand his return and to impound his passport.

Hope, disappointment as NDA surges ahead of Grand Alliance

Hope, disappointment as NDA surges ahead of Grand Alliance

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

A crowd of Tejashwi supporters that had gathered outside the 10 Circular Road residence of former chief minister Rabri Devi expecting a victory is thinning now.

Long-suffering Liverpool fans get ready to celebrate league title

Long-suffering Liverpool fans get ready to celebrate league title

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Regardless of whether they eventually win it at home or away, the celebrations that marked their Anfield victory over Queens Park Rangers that won the league in 1990 will not be repeated.

Diamond prices likely to rise 20-25 pc next year

Diamond prices likely to rise 20-25 pc next year

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

Due to less supply and rising demand from American and Asian markets on the back of economic recovery, the prices of rough diamonds ('roughs') have risen 50 per cent since July.

Japan denies considering vaccine priority for Olympic athletes

Japan denies considering vaccine priority for Olympic athletes

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

New infections have spiked ahead of the Olympics, which are set to start in July

So near... Frustrated Belgium rues what might have been

So near... Frustrated Belgium rues what might have been

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Belgians tasted bitterness in their beer on Tuesday after their dreams of a first World Cup final were ended by the narrowest of margins by their bigger French neighbours.