News for 'Beer'

SC upholds Kerala prohibition policy, booze only in five-star hotels

SC upholds Kerala prohibition policy, booze only in five-star hotels

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the Kerala government's policy restricting the sale and consumption of liquor at the bars in five star hotels only and rejecting other hotels serving liquor at bars.

Maharashtra levies hit liquour import party

Maharashtra levies hit liquour import party

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

In its second blow to liquor imports, the Maharashtra government has withheld imported liquor stocks on the basis that they do not display the maximum retail price.

Moderate drinking may boost life-expectancy

Moderate drinking may boost life-expectancy

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

Moderate consumption of alcohol everyday, especially wine, may be associated with an increase in life expectancy, according to researchers.

British brewer SABMiller buys Foster's India

British brewer SABMiller buys Foster's India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

The United Kingdom-based SABMiller plc, one of the world's leading brewers, on Tuesday announced it has acquired Foster's India, belonging to Australian drinks giant Foster's, for $120 million on a cash-free debt-free basis.\n\n

Taxes dampen cheap liquor hopes

Taxes dampen cheap liquor hopes

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

With the Centre allowing the states to impose a host of local taxes on imported wines and spirits, the euphoria over the prospects of buying foreign liquor at cheaper rates may fizzle out.

Message In A Bottle

Message In A Bottle

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Samridhi Bhardwaj analyses the dynamics of duty-free liquor allowance in India.

Party over? Hang that hangover

Party over? Hang that hangover

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Those of you planning to 'drink and be merry' this New Year eve must know how to combat hangovers as well.

Lessons from Bollywood: What to eat this summer

Lessons from Bollywood: What to eat this summer

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Eat right and keep the heat away!

Police begin enforcement of liquor ban in Kerala

Police begin enforcement of liquor ban in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Police have begun enforcing the liquor ban across Kerala in the wake of the state high court ratifying the state government's new liquor policy.

Bronze consolation as South Africa too strong for Argentina

Bronze consolation as South Africa too strong for Argentina

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

South African winger Bryan Habana and flyhalf Handre Pollard fell just short in their bids for individual records despite helping the Springboks to a 24-13 win over Argentina in the bronze medal playoff at the Olympic Stadium on Friday.

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.

PIX: Euphoric France dreams of World Cup glory after 20-year wait

PIX: Euphoric France dreams of World Cup glory after 20-year wait

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

France began dreaming of World Cup glory after a two-decade wait after Les Bleus on Tuesday defeated Belgium to reach the final

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.

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.

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.

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.'

How to avoid 'death by sugar' this Diwali

How to avoid 'death by sugar' this Diwali

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Ditch sweets that are high on calories and opt for baked options instead.

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.

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.

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.

Football Extras: Real's Ramos says he got yellow card on purpose

Football Extras: Real's Ramos says he got yellow card on purpose

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos risks being hit with an extra game suspension which would rule him out of a potential Champions League quarter-final first leg after admitting he got booked on purpose in Wednesday's 2-1 win at Ajax Amsterdam.

Knowing the REAL Rishi Kapoor

Knowing the REAL Rishi Kapoor

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'It will take me a while to process the meaning of the loss of a man who meant so much to me through my entire life,' says Aseem Chhabra.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Soccer Extras: Maradona to coach Argentine club

Soccer Extras: Maradona to coach Argentine club

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

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.

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.

Sledging: Hilarious cricket banter

Sledging: Hilarious cricket banter

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks fun sledging through the decades. Take a look!

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.

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'We can go with smaller ensembles -- even 15 or 20 creations from a designer.' 'We are keeping the focus squarely on quality over quantity.' 'India Couture Week is, after all, about the best of the best,' FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi tells Veenu Sandhu

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!