News for 'De Beers'

Beer an added motivation for McLaren mechanics

Beer an added motivation for McLaren mechanics

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

McLaren's sporting director Sam Michael has taken a refreshing approach to his Formula One team's pitstop problems by promising that the beers will be on him once the crew average three seconds a stop.

'Beer Man' Ravindra Kantrole sentenced to lifer

'Beer Man' Ravindra Kantrole sentenced to lifer

Rediff.com1 Jan 2009

A sessions court in Mumbai sentenced serial killer Ravindra Kantrole, also known as 'Beer Man', to life imprisonment in the last of the three murder cases registered against him.

Fan Zone: After World Cup exit, beer lifts Spanish fans

Fan Zone: After World Cup exit, beer lifts Spanish fans

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Grim-looking Spaniards clutching beers in Madrid bars grasped for explanations after Spain lost 2-0 to Chile, their second defeat in Group B which left them unable to reach the knockout phase.

FIFA World Cup: What fans can't do in Qatar

FIFA World Cup: What fans can't do in Qatar

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

'My only problem is banning alcohol'

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A preview of the Euro 2024 Final between England and Spain

Bootled beer and street curry, Flintoff's advice for F1 teams

Bootled beer and street curry, Flintoff's advice for F1 teams

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Andrew Flintoff's advice to Formula One teams visiting India for the country's first Grand Prix next week is to fuel themselves on beer and curry.

'Gandhi bot' beer brews controversy; US company apologises

'Gandhi bot' beer brews controversy; US company apologises

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

The use of Mahatma Gandhi's image on beer cans and bottle by a United States company has raised hackles with a petition being filed in a Hyderabad court alleging it had insulted the father of the nation following which the liquor company has apologised.

500 beer bottles make Gerrard an instant hit at LA Galaxy

500 beer bottles make Gerrard an instant hit at LA Galaxy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Steven Gerrard became an instant hit with LA Galaxy fans before he even kicked a ball.

25 countries that drink most beer, wine, spirits in the world

25 countries that drink most beer, wine, spirits in the world

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Let's take a look at some countries that consume most beer, wine and spirits in the world.

In PHOTOS: Smashing fun at World's largest BEER party

In PHOTOS: Smashing fun at World's largest BEER party

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

The 179th Oktoberfest, the largest beer festival in the world, is underway in the Bavarian capital, Munich.

'Ashwin's been one of my biggest coaches in a way'

'Ashwin's been one of my biggest coaches in a way'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'We've gone head-to-head many times in different conditions around the world. I've definitely learned from him.'

'Beer consumption set to double in India'

'Beer consumption set to double in India'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

The market potential is immense and I think it is a matter of time that it matches that of China. There would be three factors, which would drive this growth - affordability, availability and better regulatory policies. Beer consumption is pretty high and we expect it to almost double in the future, says Karan Bilimoria.

Cobra Beer plans to pump in $20m by '09

Cobra Beer plans to pump in $20m by '09

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Cobra Beer based in UK plans to invest $20 million in India over the next two years. Of this, about $10 million is likely to be spent on promoting the brand and setting up a distribution network in the country.

Miami In Love With Messi Already!

Miami In Love With Messi Already!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Messi mania engulfs Miami over the Argentine soccer superstar's arrival.

Teased Pietersen throws beer on South African fans

Teased Pietersen throws beer on South African fans

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who was out for a second ball duck, threw beer over South African fans after they called him a 'knob'.

Malaysian model to be caned for drinking beer

Malaysian model to be caned for drinking beer

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

A part-time Muslim model, sentenced to six strokes of cane for consuming alcohol, will become the first woman in Malaysia to be administered the punishment next week. An arrest warrant has been issued by a Shariah court against Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno, 32, who was caught drinking alcohol during a raid at a hotel. Kartika, who pleaded guilty to consuming beer in public, will be held for a week from Monday in a women's prison and will be released after the punishment.

Alcohol banned at Qatar FIFA World Cup stadiums

Alcohol banned at Qatar FIFA World Cup stadiums

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Just a few days back it seemed like Qatar, which has strict controls on alcohol, would relax their laws for the football extravaganza as consuming alcohol in public places is illegal in the Gulf country.

A place for beer, bad food and lovely memories

A place for beer, bad food and lovely memories

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

A Ganesh Nadar mourns the demise of Sea View, his favourite restaurant and a part of his most endearing moments and quirky memories

A place for beer, bad food and lovely memories

A place for beer, bad food and lovely memories

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

A Ganesh Nadar mourns the demise of Sea View, his favourite restaurant and a part of his most endearing moments and quirky memories

UK says cheers to new Indian beer

UK says cheers to new Indian beer

Rediff.com26 Jan 2004

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The dealers operating in the space have jumped nearly three times over the past two years.

Diageo to buy half of Mallya's South Africa beer biz

Diageo to buy half of Mallya's South Africa beer biz

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Acquires 50 per cent stake for $36 million in United National Breweries.

Free beer for every Aussie if Ashes are won!

Free beer for every Aussie if Ashes are won!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

An Australian team sponsor has pledged to buy a beer for every adult in the country should the home side beat England in the upcoming Ashes series.

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The City of Bikes is like no other.

No booze? No problem for some fans at Qatar World Cup

No booze? No problem for some fans at Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Soccer fans at the almost alcohol-free World Cup are ready to pay high prices for a beer, a few have tried to smuggle booze into stadiums but most simply accept that drinking is off limits at the first tournament in a Muslim country.

Australia's Ahmed victim of racism over refusal to sport beer logo

Australia's Ahmed victim of racism over refusal to sport beer logo

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland has lashed out at 'racist comments' directed at Muslim Fawad Ahmed after the leg-spinner asked to be exempted from wearing a kit displaying the logo of beer brand Victoria Bitter.

First Look: 40,000 beer bottles for a song!

First Look: 40,000 beer bottles for a song!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

The sets have been constructed to picturise an item song on Shradhdha Sharma for the Kannada film Jeeva. The film starring Prajwal is being directed by choreographer-turned-director Prahu Sreenivas.

Dhoni is blessed with talent to bring out best in others: Rayudu

Dhoni is blessed with talent to bring out best in others: Rayudu

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The former India batter further added that the 42-year-old will tell every other player subtly and that's what they expect from the skipper.

My 100th Test cap is for my mother: Jonny Bairstow

My 100th Test cap is for my mother: Jonny Bairstow

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Set to achieve a major milestone of playing his 100th Test this week, England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow dedicated the achievement to his cancer-survivor mother who has been his driving force and kept the family together through the difficult times.

FIFA tells Brazil it must have beer at World Cup

FIFA tells Brazil it must have beer at World Cup

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Alcoholic drinks have been banned in Brazil's stadiums since 2003 as part of the Supporters' Statutes, aimed at preventing violence among hardcore fans at football matches.

Starc and Healy: World Cup Winners, Both

Starc and Healy: World Cup Winners, Both

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

After Australia thrashed India by 209 runs to win the World Test Championship final at The Oval in London on Sunday, June 11, 2023, the Aussies celebrated with their families.

What Advice Did Biden Give Netanyahu?

What Advice Did Biden Give Netanyahu?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, US President Joe Biden visited Tel Aviv to express support for Israel in public and persuade Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli war cabinet in private to allow humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians in Gaza.

Indians have to work most to buy a bottle of beer

Indians have to work most to buy a bottle of beer

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

How many hours of work does it take to buy a half a litre of beer at a retail outlet?

Sikh student attacked in Canada in suspected hate crime

Sikh student attacked in Canada in suspected hate crime

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

In an apparent case of hate crime, a 17-year-old Sikh high school student was assaulted at a bus stop after an altercation with another teenager in Canada's British Columbia province, according to a media report on Thursday.

Higher taxes, competition weigh on liquor stocks

Higher taxes, competition weigh on liquor stocks

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Stocks of alcoholic beverage makers have corrected over the last few trading sessions on worries that taxes, competition and costs will hurt sales and profitability. The recent trigger for the decline is Karnataka, which accounts for 15 per cent of overall liquor consumption, increasing duties. The state increased by 20 per cent the additional excise duty on Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) on all slabs.

Baga for Fun, Gokarna for Sun

Baga for Fun, Gokarna for Sun

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Baga and Gokarna make the list of the world's top 100 beaches.

PIX: Man City survives scare; Superb Diaz powers Real

PIX: Man City survives scare; Superb Diaz powers Real

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Manchester City survived a scare to beat FC Copenhagen 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Parken Stadium on Tuesday, with Phil Foden scoring late to ensure a two-goal cushion ahead of the second leg.

Mallya's craft beer firm in US is in the news for all the wrong reasons

Mallya's craft beer firm in US is in the news for all the wrong reasons

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

California-based Mendocino Brewing Company, which sells a number of beer brands including Kingfisher in the US, has got Mallya as its chairman and is owned by UB Group through a complex shareholding structure

Aavesham: The Psycho As Self-Designated Guardian

Aavesham: The Psycho As Self-Designated Guardian

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Watching Aavesham is like sprinting through the whole history of our mass-masala movies and seeing it in a new light, notes Sreehari Nair. And this, incidentally, is the story of Fahadh Faasil's career too.