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Haryana liquor vends reopen today with 'Covid cess'

Haryana liquor vends reopen today with 'Covid cess'

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The state government has decided to open the retail liquor vends throughout the state barring in coronavirus 'containment zones', Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala said.

Finding food and drink in London

Finding food and drink in London

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

'London being Tier 2, pubs can serve drinks but only with a 'substantial meal',' sighs Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Mallya could lose more of United Breweries

Mallya could lose more of United Breweries

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Mallya holds a 32.86 per cent stake in United Breweries, after having ceded control to Dutch brewer Heineken in December last year.

'We wanted to top Borat in The Babymakers'

'We wanted to top Borat in The Babymakers'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Actor-director Jay Chandrasekhar and his business partner Kevin Heffernan talk about their latest film The Babymakers.

Carlsberg, Lankan ally brew India plans

Carlsberg, Lankan ally brew India plans

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

India is currently among the top 3 markets in Asia in terms of expected growth rates.

USL becomes world's No 2 spirit co

USL becomes world's No 2 spirit co

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

United Spirits Limited clocked sales volume of 100 million cases for the fiscal ended March 31, 2010, becoming the world's second largest spirit company by volumes, UB group chairman Dr Vijay Mallya,announced on Wednesday.

Man behind Old Monk rum passes into the ages

Man behind Old Monk rum passes into the ages

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The man who ran Mohan Meakin for over four decades was a teetotaller.

SEVEN-UP: Even the world's most powerful know how to chill out

SEVEN-UP: Even the world's most powerful know how to chill out

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Here's a look at some of the more interesting sights at the G7 2015 summit.

Europa League's STUNNING night! United beaten by Feyenoord; Inter lose

Europa League's STUNNING night! United beaten by Feyenoord; Inter lose

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Three time European champions Inter Milan were stunned 2-0 at home by Israeli side Hapoel Beer-Sheva and Manchester United were floored by a late goal from Feyenoord as the Europa League group stage got underway on Thursday.

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

Banks want Kingfisher brand's revaluation

Banks want Kingfisher brand's revaluation

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Promoters pledged brand in 2010.

The commando who looked terrorists in the eye

The commando who looked terrorists in the eye

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'Crores are spent on Martyrs Day and on lighting candles, but people don't respect living soldiers who are heroes.'

Boy 'thrashed', stripped naked in Delhi; 4 arrested

Boy 'thrashed', stripped naked in Delhi; 4 arrested

Rediff.com27 May 2016

A 16-year-old boy was allegedly thrashed by a group of boys, stripped naked and subjected to unnatural sex in southwest Delhi's Inderpuri area. The incident took place on Monday, but it was reported to the police yesterday, following which four persons have been arrested, a police official said.

Force India name disappears from Formula One

Force India name disappears from Formula One

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The team, who became Force India in 2008 after Indian beer baron Vijay Mallya bought Spyker F1, were taken over in August by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll after going into administration.

Fourteen fans held after fighting in Poznan

Fourteen fans held after fighting in Poznan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Fourteen soccer fans were detained in the western Polish city of Poznan on Saturday night after police broke up a fight in the main square on the eve of the Euro 2012 Group C game between Ireland and Croatia.

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.

Profile: Dr Vijay Mallya

Profile: Dr Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Mallya is the first Indian ever to become the owner of a Formula One Team. The Netherlands-based Mol Family and Mallya have formed a consortium that is now the joint owner of Force India Formula One, which is also India's first-ever Formula One Team and represents India's first, truly global sports foray.

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.

Mallya ready to smoke the peace pipe with banks

Mallya ready to smoke the peace pipe with banks

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Kingfisher Airlines owed Indian banks Rs 7,000 crore as of January.

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: Rooney ignites Man Utd; Inter slump out of Europe

PHOTOS: Rooney ignites Man Utd; Inter slump out of Europe

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

An inspired Wayne Rooney became Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer in European competition to ignite their crucial 4-0 trouncing of Feyenoord.

Heineken eyes control of Mallya's United Breweries

Heineken eyes control of Mallya's United Breweries

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Heineken could call a shareholder meeting to vote on his ouster from a company his father built into a family empire

Europa League: Arsenal through, Everton go out

Europa League: Arsenal through, Everton go out

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Troubled AC Milan were held to a goalless draw by AEK Athens

This is how Albanians celebrate reaching first major football finals...

This is how Albanians celebrate reaching first major football finals...

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Albania qualified for Euro 2016, their first ever major tournament, when a 3-0 away win over Armenia clinched second place in Group 'I' above Denmark on Sunday sparking wild celebrations across the country.

The lockdown: Paranoia is growing by the hour

The lockdown: Paranoia is growing by the hour

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

'I need a haircut, but who can I trust with a pair of scissors?', asks Kishore Singh.

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.

Fans to vote on man of the match at football WC

Fans to vote on man of the match at football WC

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Fans from across the globe rather than FIFA officials will determine the man-of-the-match awards at this year's World Cup in South Africa.

Farewell Tito's! The End of an Era

Farewell Tito's! The End of an Era

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Vikram Achanta on the passing of Goa's iconic lanadmark, a 'mecca of entertainment, not just in Goa, but in India, and one of the coolest destinations for locals and tourists alike'.

Cobra chief executive quits

Cobra chief executive quits

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Adrian McKeon, the chief executive of Cobra Beer has quit amid speculation that the company's UK business may be taken over by Milson Coors, the American brewer of Carling lager and Worthington ale, with its Indian unit being sold to US investor Wilbur Ross, says a report.

India's diamonds lose sparkle

India's diamonds lose sparkle

Rediff.com23 Apr 2009

The economic downturn in the world's jewellery markets has checked the growth of India's diamond export industry, cutting the workforce by as much as 25 per cent and forcing one of the country's most promising export sectors to seek government help.

Violent clashes taint tennis action at Open

Violent clashes taint tennis action at Open

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

Serb Novak Djokovic downed Bosnian-born Amer Delic to reach the last 16 of the Australian Open but the champion's victory was marred when ethnic tension burst into violent crowd scenes on the grounds. Groups of rival fans hurled chairs at each other in the beer garden outside centre court when simmering tension boiled over under the hot Melbourne sun. Police arrested two men and ejected another 30 people from the grounds.

French police break up fight among Polish fans in Marseille

French police break up fight among Polish fans in Marseille

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

French police on Tuesday broke up a fight between Polish fans in Marseille and detained two of them ahead of Poland's final Euro 2016 group stage match against Ukraine.

Cobra ready to split UK and Indian businesses

Cobra ready to split UK and Indian businesses

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

Cobra Beer, the Indian-themed lager brand, is prepared to split its UK and Indian businesses and sell them to separate buyers as its founder, Lord Bilimoria, seeks $274m for the group.

Finding football's soul

Finding football's soul

Rediff.com30 May 2019

'Soul might not win trophies. But, unlike trophies, soul actually matters,' says Shougat Dasgupta.

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.

Best moments 2018: Bull runs, royal weddings, supermoons!

Best moments 2018: Bull runs, royal weddings, supermoons!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

As we near the end of another eventful year, 15 top moments from the world of arts and culture.

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.