News for 'Beer'

5 killed, 3 injured as building collapses in Mumbai

5 killed, 3 injured as building collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Five people, including a woman, were killed and three others were injured after a three-storey building in Kamathipura area in south Mumbai collapsed on Saturday.

Sikh techie punched, hair cut with knife In alleged hate crime in US

Sikh techie punched, hair cut with knife In alleged hate crime in US

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

A 41-year old Sikh-American IT specialist was brutally attacked by some men, who knocked off his turban and allegedly cut his religiously-mandated unshorn hair with a knife, prompting a civil rights organisation to demand a hate crime investigation into the incident.

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Qatar has tried to make itself more attractive to tourists and launched a "Summer in Qatar" initiative this year to try to attract visitors during the brutally hot months of June, July and August.

Chaos as liquor shops open after 40 days -- and some close again

Chaos as liquor shops open after 40 days -- and some close again

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Liquor shops reopened across the country in the non-containment zones after 40 days from Monday with people queuing up in large numbers, giving social distancing norms a toss at some places.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How Indian Hotels plans to spread its wings

How Indian Hotels plans to spread its wings

Rediff.com28 May 2019

In a departure from the past, when IHCL adopted the organic route for entering markets like London and New York, this time around the expansion will be acquisition-led.

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.

Have you watched these short films?

Have you watched these short films?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

ZEE5 has launched a short film festival. Joginder Tuteja tells you what's on offer.

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.'

#TravelTalk: Why you'll never forget Amazing Vienna!

#TravelTalk: Why you'll never forget Amazing Vienna!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The Austrian capital is famous not only for its grand architecture, music and art, but also for its open spaces and excellent public transport, points out Uttaran Das Gupta.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Here comes the sun for Mallya

Here comes the sun for Mallya

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'For Mallya, it seems 'the night is dark and full of terrors' and if you believe his lawyers, he's only looking for some sunshine,' says Veer Arjun Singh.

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.

Drive-in theatres are back!

Drive-in theatres are back!

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'It's a warm evening, but people don't seem to be bothered by the heat as they watch the critically acclaimed film out in the open, where they can drink, smoke and talk, if they feel like.'

Beware, you may turn into a football!

Beware, you may turn into a football!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

On an average, fans consumed up to 385 grams of fat on a typical football night, as opposed to the recommended daily intake of 70 gm.

Mind your cell phone etiquette

Mind your cell phone etiquette

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

Vodka for Russians, Feni for Indians?

Vodka for Russians, Feni for Indians?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

The group is planning to make a foray in this hitherto unorganised sector by establishing a greenfield still (distilleries dedicated to cashew and coconut Feni) in Goa and to promote the product all across the country.

These photos will make you want to say 'I Do'

These photos will make you want to say 'I Do'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Wedding photographers have the distinct honour of chronicling one of the most important events in a couple's life together. In 2017, the International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards began recognising this challenging and rewarding work. Now in its third year, the 2019 winning entries were just recently announced, and they continue to showcase the best in artistic wedding photography from around the world.

Bilimoria is UK's youngest university chancellor

Bilimoria is UK's youngest university chancellor

Rediff.com23 May 2005

Karan Bilimoria is UK's youngest university chancellorKaran Bilimoria, CBE, DL, Founder and Chief Executive of Cobra Beer has been appointed the Chancellor of Thames Valley University of the United Kingdom.

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 brews new plan

SABMiller brews new plan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Indo-UK award for Karan Bilimoria

Indo-UK award for Karan Bilimoria

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

British Minister of State for Immigration and Citizenship Tony McNulty presented the award to Bilimoria, who is the youngest chancellor of the Thames Valley University.

Should dance bars be allowed?

Should dance bars be allowed?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

Do you think dance bars should be allowed? Tell us!

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

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.

Confessions of a 'Khan Market gang' member

Confessions of a 'Khan Market gang' member

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'If Khan Market today -- a neon-drenched spectacle of blingy shops and pricey eateries -- is what it is, it's not due to the dramatic shift in political dispensations, but because free-market India is another country,' notes Sunil Sethi.

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.

COVID-19 Effect: Modi is unlikely to give up new powers

COVID-19 Effect: Modi is unlikely to give up new powers

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Four decades of federal evolution made India more secure, but coronavirus is reversing that. Modi's central government has tasted power again and is unlikely to give it up, notes Shekhar Gupta.