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India's rough diamond buying to remain slow

India's rough diamond buying to remain slow

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Indian diamantaires are looking to go slow on rough diamond purchase during the remaining quarters of the current financial year, thanks to weak global sentiment.

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 invest Rs 2,000 cr in India

SABMiller to invest Rs 2,000 cr in India

Rediff.com7 May 2008

UK-based beer manufacturer SABMiller plans to more than double its capacity in India in the next five years with an investment of around Rs 2,000 crore.The company, which market and produce beer brands such as Foster, Royal Challenge and Haywards in the country, is gearing up its capacity to meet the growing demand of beer in India.

Billimoria plans to set up brewery in India

Billimoria plans to set up brewery in India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2003

Billimoria plans to set up brewery in India

44 killed in stampede at Jewish religious festival in Israel

44 killed in stampede at Jewish religious festival in Israel

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

The mass gathering was organised to celebrate the Lag B'Omer holiday at Mount Meron.

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.

UB ready to buyback Heineken stake

UB ready to buyback Heineken stake

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

"They have beer business in India, which has a conflict of interest as Kingfisher is the largest beer brand in the country. I am ready to buy back," Mallya said in Baramati while opening United Spirits' Baramati Four Seasons winery. Earlier in January, a consortium of Carlsberg and Heineken had acquired S&N for 7.5 billion pounds. S&N had 37.5 per cent stake in the UB Group. As per the takeover agreement, Heineken was supposed to continue to hold S&N's business in the UK.

Bundelkhand may hit fortune in diamond mining

Bundelkhand may hit fortune in diamond mining

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Technicians and officials of global diamond major DeBeers and the Directorate of Geology and Mining have been surprised to find a piece of diamond at one of the bore pit in the bed of the Vaghin river near Kalinjer Fort in Banda district. The Uttar Pradesh government has started getting results from its two-year-old "Diamond Exploration" project. Multi-national firm DeBeers is already conducting preliminary survey of the region

Carlsberg to up India investments

Carlsberg to up India investments

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Danish beer giant Carlsberg is looking at increasing investments in manufacturing and distribution in India.

Surviving coronavirus togetherness

Surviving coronavirus togetherness

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

We're an educated family, I said, let's not act like the mindless hordes who spread misinformation over WhatsApp, says Kishore Singh.

Clubhouse's Challenge to Facebook/Twitter

Clubhouse's Challenge to Facebook/Twitter

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Like the other platforms, the Clubhouse will have more users in India than anywhere else because of the interest we have in knowing what others are doing and in letting others know about our activities, predicts T P Sreenivasan.

No hostile presence in India: Heineken

No hostile presence in India: Heineken

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

This is as definitive as it can get. Dutch global beer major Heineken is understood to have outlined its intent to Vijay Mallya's United Breweries that it does not want to have any conflicting presence in India.

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.

Carlsberg eyes more acquisitions in India

Carlsberg eyes more acquisitions in India

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Carlsberg is looking for more acquisitions in India. Plans both organic and inorganic expansion route

'Go Air to break even in 2009'

'Go Air to break even in 2009'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

There is no doubt that India is a large growth market in the long term. But there are major problems related to aviation turbine fuel (ATF), ATC, infrastructure, shortage of pilots and so on. Taking all of this into account, I would call our approach one of maintaining long-term sustainability - a step-wise, organised growth with a focus on efficiency, says Edgardo Badiali.

British ales to slick Indian throats soon

British ales to slick Indian throats soon

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Premium British ale brands such as Abbot Ale, Fuller's London Pride, Broughton, St. Peter's, Spitfire and Hobgoblin Ale are expected to make their entry into the hotels soon.

The Best PHOTOS of the Year: Part I

The Best PHOTOS of the Year: Part I

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

As 2013 nears its end, rediff.com presents a selection of the most enduring images of year from around the world

Japan sponsors shelve ads as mood sours over Olympics

Japan sponsors shelve ads as mood sours over Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Sponsors also worry that organisers have not told them what contingency plans there are in case the pandemic derails the Games again this year.

Stockholm: 3 killed as truck crashes into store near Indian Embassy

Stockholm: 3 killed as truck crashes into store near Indian Embassy

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

One person was arrested in connection with the attack later.

Mallya suffers legal setback in F1 car ad case

Mallya suffers legal setback in F1 car ad case

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Vijay Mallya to overturn charges against him for allegedly violating foreign exchange rules, adding to the legal challenges facing one of the country's most prominent businessmen.

Character over cover drives: Langer takes charge

Character over cover drives: Langer takes charge

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Justin Langer was the foundation rock upon which Australia erected towering piles of runs during a golden era of success.

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.

PIX: Arsenal and Milan win; Antwerp upset Spurs

PIX: Arsenal and Milan win; Antwerp upset Spurs

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Belgian league leaders Antwerp secured a shock 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur and AC Milan extended their unbeaten run to 23 games as they won 3-0 against Sparta Prague in the Europa League on Thursday, while Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win over Dundalk.

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.

SABMiller eyes UB ally S&N

SABMiller eyes UB ally S&N

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

In a move that could change the sweepstakes in the Indian beer market, brewing giant SABMiller plans to acquire rival Scottish & Newcastle in a $12.8 billion deal, the Sunday Express said on Sunday.

Kingfisher issue: Professional manslaughter or premeditated murder?

Kingfisher issue: Professional manslaughter or premeditated murder?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Is this a classic case of throwing the baby out with the bath water?

The Work-Life Balance Illusion

The Work-Life Balance Illusion

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

To young professionals I would say, work hard, play hard and not be constrained by fads like WLB, says Sudhir Bisht.

'My family thought I was mad!'

'My family thought I was mad!'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

Lord Bilimoria, Britain's beer millionaire, speaks to Anvar Alikhan.

FM, RBI & the French barman

FM, RBI & the French barman

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

RBI's elbow room is limited in the matter of capital inflows because the finance minister will not ban PNs.

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.

CRAZIEST Things Drunks do in Bollywood Movies

CRAZIEST Things Drunks do in Bollywood Movies

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

In the Shahid Kapoor starrer Kabir Singh, a remake of Telugu superhit Arjun Reddy, a medical student's drinking problem encourages toxic behaviour and romantic distress.

Mumbai is the world's cheapest city for a date

Mumbai is the world's cheapest city for a date

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Presenting the least and the most expensive cities to go out on a cheap date! Where are you going tonight? :-P

'Paid news' detected in favour of 5 more candidates in Delhi

'Paid news' detected in favour of 5 more candidates in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Delhi's Election Commission has detected instances of "paid news" relating to five candidates in the run-up to assembly election and added expenditure in this regard in their poll expenses.

Britain's Harry delays plans to Canada amid royal split talks

Britain's Harry delays plans to Canada amid royal split talks

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The UK and Canadian governments are among those being consulted by royal aides to work out a solution after Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, announced their decision to step back as senior royals and assume more financially independent roles while dividing their time between Britain and North America.

8 Tips to Get Rid of a Headache

8 Tips to Get Rid of a Headache

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Missing meals, eating at odd times, and other poor dietary practices are all tell-tale causes of that dull, throbbing sensation in your head, says nutritionist and wellness coach Pooja Bhargava.

The absolute best places to eat out in Goa

The absolute best places to eat out in Goa

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Suparn Verma lists his favourites

Sheena Bora Trial: When Mekhail last met Sheena

Sheena Bora Trial: When Mekhail last met Sheena

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

After the wedding, Sheena and Mekhail did not meet again. Four or five months later she met her death. Mekhail referred to their last meeting without overt emotion, clear-eyed.

Sex and soccer long been comfortable bedfellows in Brazil

Sex and soccer long been comfortable bedfellows in Brazil

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Sex and soccer have long been comfortable bedfellows in Brazil.

Is Mallya's Force India F1 team to be sold?

Is Mallya's Force India F1 team to be sold?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Media reports this week suggested that British energy drink firm Rich Energy was leading a consortium seeking to purchase the Silverstone-based team for 200 million pounds ($278.66 million).

Masaba Masaba Review

Masaba Masaba Review

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'In every episode, you are tricked into believing that this messy girl whose life is falling apart is so talented and real that you have to love her for who she is.' 'And you will love her eventually because Masaba is effortless and looks stunning in every frame,' notes Divya Nair.