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Martinis, with a slice of Bond

Martinis, with a slice of Bond

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Agent 007's martini, famously shaken, not stirred, is up for some innovative twists. Flavour it with a hint of Scotch or replace the olive with an orange peel

Vijay Mallya? Smart Cookie!

Vijay Mallya? Smart Cookie!

Rediff.com8 May 2007

'He proved it once again when he reportedly had beer -- and other kinds of liquor -- served on the A380, the big bird from Airbus Industrie on its first flight within India.'

Confessions of a 'Khan Market gang' member

Confessions of a 'Khan Market gang' member

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'If Khan Market today -- a neon-drenched spectacle of blingy shops and pricey eateries -- is what it is, it's not due to the dramatic shift in political dispensations, but because free-market India is another country,' notes Sunil Sethi.

Want to spice up a golf game? Add tasty tees

Want to spice up a golf game? Add tasty tees

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

U.S. inventors John Packes and Ramon Peralta have come up a product line called Tasty Golf Tees in various flavors including mint, cherry, strawberry, and grape.

19 killed in Sri Lanka bus accident

19 killed in Sri Lanka bus accident

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Police said most of the victims were burnt to death as they were unable to get out of the bus, which caught fire at Induruwa along the Galle Road this morning.

ISSF World Cup: Anjum wins silver, India top tally with 8 medals

ISSF World Cup: Anjum wins silver, India top tally with 8 medals

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

India thus remained on top of the medals tally with eight medals, while China is in second with two gold, two silver, one bronze.

I would like to play in 2006 World Cup: Figo

I would like to play in 2006 World Cup: Figo

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

Luis Figo says he is ready to carry on playing for Portugal after this summer's European championships but only in tournament matches.

Tipplers say cheers as bars reopen in Kerala

Tipplers say cheers as bars reopen in Kerala

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

As the bars opened their doors at 11 am on Sunday, heavy rush was seen in various outlets

Shock and awe: Britain reacts to Brexit

Shock and awe: Britain reacts to Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

As United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a historic referendum, scenes of celebration and gloom could be seen across the nation.

Football Roundup: Angry Bayern bosses back team and coach

Football Roundup: Angry Bayern bosses back team and coach

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Our son wants us to organise a party for his girlfriend

Our son wants us to organise a party for his girlfriend

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Kishore Singh on how his kids decided that in spite of the presence of weird older people at home, it was an easier bet to party where the free booze was.

Woman gang-raped, thrown out of car in Greater Noida

Woman gang-raped, thrown out of car in Greater Noida

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The woman belongs to Gurugram and was in the Sohna area around 8-8:30 pm on Monday, when some people, driving a Swift car, dragged her inside and raped her.

Beware, you may turn into a football!

Beware, you may turn into a football!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

On an average, fans consumed up to 385 grams of fat on a typical football night, as opposed to the recommended daily intake of 70 gm.

Mind your cell phone etiquette

Mind your cell phone etiquette

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

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.

Bemused curlers ask 'why would anyone dope in our sport?'

Bemused curlers ask 'why would anyone dope in our sport?'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Winter Games' least taxing and physically demanding sports feel it necessary to use performance-enhancing drugs

Bilimoria is UK's youngest university chancellor

Bilimoria is UK's youngest university chancellor

Rediff.com23 May 2005

Karan Bilimoria is UK's youngest university chancellorKaran Bilimoria, CBE, DL, Founder and Chief Executive of Cobra Beer has been appointed the Chancellor of Thames Valley University of the United Kingdom.

SABMiller brews new plan

SABMiller brews new plan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Indo-UK award for Karan Bilimoria

Indo-UK award for Karan Bilimoria

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

British Minister of State for Immigration and Citizenship Tony McNulty presented the award to Bilimoria, who is the youngest chancellor of the Thames Valley University.

Should dance bars be allowed?

Should dance bars be allowed?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

Do you think dance bars should be allowed? Tell us!

Absent Mallya hopes for Force India boost in Spain

Absent Mallya hopes for Force India boost in Spain

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Embattled Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya will not be attending Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix but he is hoping for a change of fortune on the track at least for his Formula One team in Barcelona.

'Kaha ghotala hua hain batao': Lalu dismisses IT raids

'Kaha ghotala hua hain batao': Lalu dismisses IT raids

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Lalu expressed his resolve to unite the opposition against Bharatiya Janata Party in the next general election.

Consumer firms catch the fancy of venture capitalists

Consumer firms catch the fancy of venture capitalists

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

As consumers in India seek variety and innovative products, there's a lot of interest among investors for healthier products.

The Mission Mangal Review

The Mission Mangal Review

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Mission Mangal has its heart in place, feels Sukanya Verma.

Leicester inch closer to EPL title...but why are Thais celebrating?

Leicester inch closer to EPL title...but why are Thais celebrating?

Rediff.com2 May 2016

About 900 jubilant fans and employees of the Thai billionaire who owns Leicester City roared when the final whistle blew in their team's 1-1 draw at Manchester United.

5 money lessons from Ronaldinho

5 money lessons from Ronaldinho

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

Pineapple crush can fight cancer

Pineapple crush can fight cancer

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

Australian scientists have discovered pineapple molecules can act as powerful anti-cancer agents.

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

2 NRIs win London business awards

2 NRIs win London business awards

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

Two NRI entrepreneurs Mayank Patel and Karan Bilimoria have won the prestigious London Business Awards for commercial enterprise and excellence.

Mallya finds a needed backer in Diageo

Mallya finds a needed backer in Diageo

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Diageo, which recently coughed up a total of Rs 18,000 crore (Rs 180 billion) to take majority control of USL, seems to have a lot of faith in him.

The secret of Nimbus' success

The secret of Nimbus' success

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

Banks to auction KFA brands again at lower price

Banks to auction KFA brands again at lower price

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The 17-lender consortium led by State Bank of India has also put the Flying Models, Funliner, Fly Kingfisher and Flying Bird Device on the block.

China's cracking cricket

China's cracking cricket

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Pregnant supermodel says Eat!

Pregnant supermodel says "Eat!"

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

Schiffer encourages other pregnant women to 'eat whatever you want to eat.'

10 Bollywood faces of parenting

10 Bollywood faces of parenting

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Sukanya Verma identifies 10 varieties of desi parents you just can't miss in Hindi movies.

Ad makers turn focus on women

Ad makers turn focus on women

Rediff.com1 Oct 2005