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De Beers appoints first black MD

De Beers appoints first black MD

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

De Beers, the world's biggest diamond producer, has appointed its first black managing director who will head its South African operations.

UK's Cobra Beer uncorks desi brew

UK's Cobra Beer uncorks desi brew

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Now, Beer Man in Bollywood

Now, Beer Man in Bollywood

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

The film Control is about Ravindra Kantole, aka Beer Man.

How to get rid of that beer belly

How to get rid of that beer belly

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Growing a beer belly? Blaming it on beer is fine but how long will you sit and do nothing about it.

'Couples Are Moving Beyond Dinner Dates'

'Couples Are Moving Beyond Dinner Dates'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

With Valentine's Day falling on a Friday, travel is picking up as people look for quick getaways.

Beer makers look to save environment

Beer makers look to save environment

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

PET bottles can be recycled and so reduce the amount of waste going into landfills.

You are insulting parents: SC slams Allahbadia but protects from arrest

You are insulting parents: SC slams Allahbadia but protects from arrest

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The SC questioned the language used by Allahbadia during the show, saying society has some values.

'Bio beer' set for launch across country

'Bio beer' set for launch across country

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Test marketing of bio beer was done some two years ago and there was tremendous response in several places, Dr B Srinivas Amarnath of Advaith Biotech Bangalore, who produced it after several years of research, said in Puducherry on Saturday launching the beverage in the burgeoning beer market of Puducherry.

Beers that have lost the fizz and market

Beers that have lost the fizz and market

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at some beers that are struggling to retain customers.

The great Indian beer rush

The great Indian beer rush

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

Locals disdain suds, but foreign brewers are betting they'll switch to the stuff.

Champions Trophy says cheers to Mallya's Kingfisher beer

Champions Trophy says cheers to Mallya's Kingfisher beer

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Kingfisher to be lager partner at ICC Champions Trophy to be played in UK.

How hosting Euro 2024 could impact the German economy

How hosting Euro 2024 could impact the German economy

Rediff.com14 May 2024

An overview of how the tournament could give it a welcome boost...

Ranveer Allahbadia's Rise, Journalism's Demise

Ranveer Allahbadia's Rise, Journalism's Demise

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Ranveer Allahbadia found an easy way of asking questions which made sense to him and his team. No counter-questions or finding out the 'Why?' from the celebrity he was speaking to. The 'Why?' was buried and forgotten in Ranveer's shows, observes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

'China To Gain Most From Trade Wars'

'China To Gain Most From Trade Wars'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'If you compare the data from 2017 and 2023 of the US imports from the world and China, you will see that the US was a complete loser in the trade war, and China was a complete gainer.'

Beer becomes popular in North India

Beer becomes popular in North India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Beer is gaining more popularity in some of the non-traditional beer markets in North India like Rajasthan, Punjab, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.

High duty makes beer dearer

High duty makes beer dearer

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Govt may set up beer board

Govt may set up beer board

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Govt mulls setting up beer board

Govt mulls setting up beer board

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

Meet Wedding Photographers Of The Year!

Meet Wedding Photographers Of The Year!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Icelandic photographer Bettina Vass takes the crown as the 8th International Wedding Photographer of the Year!

Cheers Mr Parrikar! Twitter slams Goa CM over 'girls drinking beer' remark

Cheers Mr Parrikar! Twitter slams Goa CM over 'girls drinking beer' remark

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

On Twitter, people used #GirlsWhoDrinkBeer hashtag to say cheers to Parrikar.

Success story of an Indian beer with a Belgian heart

Success story of an Indian beer with a Belgian heart

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Arnab Dutta traces how Bira 91 is already among the top two in the premium segment in all the cities that it is present in today and how it is giving larger brands Kingfisher and Budweiser a run for their market share.

Ganesha label on beer bottle

Ganesha label on beer bottle

Rediff.com19 May 2005

Offended by the depiction of Hindu god Ganesha on a bottle of beer in the US, an Indian-American law student is suing the beer company for 'hurting the sentiments of Hindus worldwide'.

Cops reach Allahbadia's home; NCW summons him, Raina, others

Cops reach Allahbadia's home; NCW summons him, Raina, others

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

A day after he hit the spotlight with a comment on parents and sex, trouble mounted for influencer Ranveer Allahbadia on Tuesday with Mumbai police at his doorstep, YouTube pulling down the episode of 'India's Got Latent' and the issue being raised in Parliament.

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

As the US gets tougher with visas, the prayers of US-bound devotees in India are getting more fervent, and their purse strings looser. Called Visa Hanuman temples (there are half a dozen all over India), some of them ask for a 'fee'.

'Goa Beach Shacks Can't Sell Idli-Sambar'

'Goa Beach Shacks Can't Sell Idli-Sambar'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'These beach shacks were meant to protect the employment of local Goans who in turn would showcase Goan cuisine and culture on the beaches of Goa.'

Was Jaiswal really out? Cummins says it was clear

Was Jaiswal really out? Cummins says it was clear

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins said it's tough to repose full "confidence" on ultra-edge technology but maintained that India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal had clearly edged him

Why Manmohan skipped meals during his Cambridge days

Why Manmohan skipped meals during his Cambridge days

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, faced financial difficulties during his time studying at Cambridge University in the mid-1950s, according to his daughter Daman Singh's book "Strictly Personal: Manmohan and Gursharan". The book details how Singh, who was on a scholarship, often had to skip meals or live on a sixpence bar of Cadbury's chocolate to make ends meet. The book also offers insights into Singh's personal life, including his fondness for singing, his quirky sense of humor, and his habit of giving nicknames to people. Daman Singh describes her father as a man who was careful with money, had a good sense of humor, and was a loving husband and father.

To ensure supply, diamond processors flock to De Beers

To ensure supply, diamond processors flock to De Beers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

A sightholder is a company on the Diamond Trading Company's list of authorised bulk purchasers of rough diamonds.

A Hug For Donald

A Hug For Donald

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Trump supporters were delighted and delirious; Harris supporters dejected and despondent.

Manmohan Singh dropped pre-medical, pursued economics: Daughter's book

Manmohan Singh dropped pre-medical, pursued economics: Daughter's book

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died at the age of 92, dropped out of a pre-medical course after losing interest in the subject, according to a book by his daughter. Daman Singh's book "Strictly Personal: Manmohan and Gursharan" reveals that her father was initially interested in medicine but found economics more appealing. She also portrays Singh as a funny man with a good sense of humor.

Cobra beer wins Monde Selection award

Cobra beer wins Monde Selection award

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

Cobra beer, produced by Karan Bilimoria - a leading non-resident Indian based in the United Kingdom - has won Brussels' prestigious Monde Selection award for the third successive year for its superior quality.

Smashing fun at world's largest beer fest

Smashing fun at world's largest beer fest

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

200 years on, fun, frolic and beer continues to flow in Bavarian capital Munich.

Girl talks to boy, jealous boyfriend murders him

Girl talks to boy, jealous boyfriend murders him

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

A teenager stabbed his friend to death in Gurugram as he was apparently upset over his girlfriend talking to him over the last few days, the police said on Thursday.

Beer war hots up in India

Beer war hots up in India

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

How three international brands plan to compete with UB and SAB Miller.

Good times ahead for United Breweries as heatwave, IPL set the tone

Good times ahead for United Breweries as heatwave, IPL set the tone

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

A cocktail of heatwave and upcoming cricketing events is expected to usher in the peak season for the country's largest beer maker, United Breweries. The beer maker, which has gained share in some key markets, will be a major beneficiary as April to July is an important period contributing to 40-45 per cent of its annual beer volumes. Going ahead, the T20 Cricket World Cup in June and the ongoing IPL will have a positive impact on volumes and should be able to offset the negative impact of elections on sales, experts believe.

Indian beer market in high spirits

Indian beer market in high spirits

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Beer market in India is expanding with new brands like Carlsberg or Budweiser making their way to retail counters across the country.

MNC beers close in on Mallya

MNC beers close in on Mallya

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Vijay Mallya's United Breweries has held a vice-like grip over the Indian beer market with the Kingfisher, Kalyani and Sandpiper brands. With 137 million cases (12 bottles each), it has a 45 per cent market share. But now multinationals are closing in on UB.

Beer, whisky may come under food regulator's lens

Beer, whisky may come under food regulator's lens

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

FSSAI is the central body which lays down science-based standards.

Cobra beer founder felicitated

Cobra beer founder felicitated

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

Started in 1990 with a loan of 20,000 pounds, the Cobra Beer today has markets in 45 countries and is worth 110 million pounds.