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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

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay. He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth anniversary.

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'.

19 girls among 58 child labourers rescued in MP distillery crackdown

19 girls among 58 child labourers rescued in MP distillery crackdown

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights with the Association of Voluntary Action, also known as Bachpan Bachao Andolan, led the crackdown at Som Distillery on Saturday, a release stated.

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.

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.

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.

'India's internal issues': LS speaker protests EU's resolution on Manipur

'India's internal issues': LS speaker protests EU's resolution on Manipur

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Birla told the European Parliament Vice President that every nation and Parliament is sovereign and internal issues of other countries should not be discussed by others.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'I am a bit fat and...'

'I am a bit fat and...'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Mitchell Marsh won the prestigious Allan Border Medal at the 2024 Australian Cricket Awards

India cheers SABMiller's bid for Foster's beer biz

India cheers SABMiller's bid for Foster's beer biz

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

As the buzz about UK-based SABMiller making an estimated $12-billion bid for Australia's leading premium branded drinks company Foster's beer business continues, India, say analysts, holds the key to the bid.

Govt trying to save Bawankule's son in Audi smash-up, alleges Oppn

Govt trying to save Bawankule's son in Audi smash-up, alleges Oppn

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The Audi car, which hit several vehicles in the Ramdaspeth area in the early hours of Monday, had five occupants, including Sanket Bawankule, who was not at the wheel at the time of the crash, which left two persons injured, according to the police.

Beer behind England's new found success at WC

Beer behind England's new found success at WC

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Coach Fabio Capello, who is often accused of being too strict, has eased his rules to allow players to relax with beer. This is said to have been behind England's success against Slovenia in the World Cup.

Ashes: No home advantage for debutant Beer

Ashes: No home advantage for debutant Beer

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

While Australia will hope to use local knowledge to their advantage in the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) next week, debutant Michael Beer has admitted that his contribution will be zero.

Mallya bids for Foster's beer units

Mallya bids for Foster's beer units

Rediff.com4 Jul 2006

Continuing its global acquisition drive to become the numero uno liquor player, Vijay Mallya's United Breweries is believed to have made a bid for a part of Australian giant Foster's presumably valued at $234 million.

De Beers to focus more on India

De Beers to focus more on India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Diamond Trading Corporation, the marketing arm of the world's largest diamond producer De Beers, is planning to increase its intake by 25 per cent from its last year's sale of $3.5 billion.

Mumbai hotel owners move HC against dry day order on counting day

Mumbai hotel owners move HC against dry day order on counting day

Rediff.com21 May 2024

The plea is likely to be heard on Wednesday by a vacation bench.

Deccan Gold inks pact with De Beers

Deccan Gold inks pact with De Beers

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

Deccan Gold Mines on Monday said it has signed an agreement with diamond mining firm De Beers India, which will allow De Beers to mine diamonds in Deccan.

Women prefer hairy beer-bellies to metrosexuals

Women prefer hairy beer-bellies to metrosexuals

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Blokes with beer bellies can relax. A new survey has revealed that women find manly men complete with hairy chests, messy hair and a beer belly attractive and prefer them to so-called metrosexuals.

Avoiding war with beer and rasgullahs

Avoiding war with beer and rasgullahs

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Indian and Chinese troops had a face-off in Sikkim earlier this week which, however, ended in a friendly exchange of beer and rasgullas.

PHOTOS: At world's largest BEER party... CHEERS!

PHOTOS: At world's largest BEER party... CHEERS!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The 180th Oktoberfest, the largest beer festival in the world, is underway in the Bavarian capital, Munich.

In Armstrong's Austin, beer-fueled disappointment

In Armstrong's Austin, beer-fueled disappointment

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

At a bike shop in a hilly area of Austin, local cyclists gathered on Thursday over beer, wine and pizza to watch disgraced cyclist and Austinite Lance Armstrong confess to Oprah Winfrey that he used performance-enhancing drugs.

Shaw Wallace's beer JV talks off

Shaw Wallace's beer JV talks off

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

De Beers loses its sparkle

De Beers loses its sparkle

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

De Beers does not expect any recovery in demand for diamonds until Christmas next year at the earliest and is planning to cut production drastically.

No beer or chicken but South Korean fans are back at the ball game

No beer or chicken but South Korean fans are back at the ball game

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

The government decided on Friday that some fans can go back, with 10% of seats available at Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) games from Sunday.

UP minister seen at beer bar opening, Yogi seeks report

UP minister seen at beer bar opening, Yogi seeks report

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In the pictures, Swati Singh is seen cutting a ribbon with a group of people, including some bureaucrats, standing alongside her.

Cobra Beer to be brewed in India again

Cobra Beer to be brewed in India again

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

Aimed at making India its biggest market in 10 years, the United Kingdom-based Cobra Beer Ltd will start commercial production of its Cobra brand of beer this week in Rajasthan.

Cobra beer set to flood Indian market

Cobra beer set to flood Indian market

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

After a soft launch in April last year, Karan F Bilimoria plans to flood the Indian market with Cobra beer, the largest-selling Indian beer brand in Britain, with plans to infuse an initial £10 million pounds to set up a brewery.

UB to replicate beer strategy for wines

UB to replicate beer strategy for wines

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

The UB Group, which is an established leader in the Indian beer and spirits market, is aiming to replicate its success by addressing the wine market with its two companies - United Spirits and United Breweries.

Mild beer to be available in Maharashtra stores

Mild beer to be available in Maharashtra stores

Rediff.com28 Sep 2003

The government has issued a notification to this effect, Excise Minister Anil Deshmukh revealed in Mumbai.