News for 'New Year Snacks'

How this 30 YO consultant lost over 15 kg in 60 days

How this 30 YO consultant lost over 15 kg in 60 days

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Navneet, 30 from Vadodara tells us how he lost 15 kg with the right diet and exercise.

Post floods, Kerala gears up to celebrate Onam

Post floods, Kerala gears up to celebrate Onam

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

As Kerala gets into the festive mood, police are maintaining tight vigil with the army receiving information that there may be a terror attack in southern parts of the country.

This summer quench your thirst with these 'healthy' drinks

This summer quench your thirst with these 'healthy' drinks

Rediff.com3 May 2017

PepsiCo is gearing up to launch a new 7UP with 30 per cent less sugar and plans to extend the formulation to its other brands

FAT to FIT: This techie lost 17 kg in 5 months

FAT to FIT: This techie lost 17 kg in 5 months

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Vineet Sharma reveals how he went from 107 kg to 90 kg.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Snakes on a subway to polar bears breaking into homes, our world is a truly weird place.

Note ban hit Pepsi in OND q, says Nooyi

Note ban hit Pepsi in OND q, says Nooyi

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

"On demonetisation, across the board for pretty much all of industry, and CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) in particular because it hit the individual retailer significantly, demonetisation had a significant impact on our India business in Q4," Nooyi said during an earnings call for Pepsi's fourth quarter that ended on December 2016.

Mother's food somehow tasted better on the train!

Mother's food somehow tasted better on the train!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'Memories of a simple, yet amazing childhood, long lost, but never forgotten.' Vijay Menon takes us back to a time when overnight train journeys were the most exciting events of our lives.

The 10 best places to have chai

The 10 best places to have chai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

In the mood for chai?

Kraft-Cadbury deal: Does it hold promise?

Kraft-Cadbury deal: Does it hold promise?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

While year 2009 did not see any large merger in the FMCG space, one deal which did hit the headlines was the Kraft Foods (Kraft) bid to acquire Cadbury. While the final deal is yet to be signed, it would consolidate the global FMCG sector.

Kurkure adopts an innovative marketing strategy

Kurkure adopts an innovative marketing strategy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Kurkure now on will be less about flavours and more about ingredients.

10 yummy monsoon treats

10 yummy monsoon treats

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Mini Ribeiro lists down 10 of her favourite comfort monsoon foods.

How Selena Gomez became the queen of Instagram

How Selena Gomez became the queen of Instagram

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Read our weekly round-up that brings you the latest news on models, designers and celebs from the world of glamour and entertainment.

Mindless office habits ruining your health

Mindless office habits ruining your health

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

...And mindful ways to break them.

Roadside vendor is income tax payer too

Roadside vendor is income tax payer too

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

The 52-year-old, who started as a helper, has been in the business for the last 35 years. Today, assisted by his wife and a team of seven workers, Sakhare sells about 50 kgs of poha (made out of flattened rice), serving 1,000- 1,200 people daily, which fetches him over Rs 100,000 a month.

PepsiCo India opens Smart Choice cafes

PepsiCo India opens Smart Choice cafes

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Christened Smart Choice, PepsiCo launched the first such cafe in Chennai recently to promote its key category -- the health segment - which was marketed under the name Snack Smart.

For FMCG biggies, plastic waste control is top priority

For FMCG biggies, plastic waste control is top priority

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The issue of pollution caused due to the non-degradable material is keeping consumer goods majors - from ITC and Dabur to Nestl and PepsiCo - on their toes.

Want to save your kidneys? Eat less salt

Want to save your kidneys? Eat less salt

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Do away with the table salt. A reduction in the intake of salt can help control various kidney problems.

How this diabetic cut sugar and lost 35 kg in 8 months

How this diabetic cut sugar and lost 35 kg in 8 months

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Amit Singh, 32 from Delhi shares his incredible weightloss journey.

'We should not think just about ourselves'

'We should not think just about ourselves'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'Every morning, when I had to step out, my wife would cry.' 'I would tell her that if I don't do it, many people will suffer; many people would die.'

My travel story: How I trekked to the Himalayas

My travel story: How I trekked to the Himalayas

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Ashutosh Topey, an IT professional from Hyderabad takes us through his recent Himalayan adventure trek.

India's FMCG majors pledge to turn 'healthy'

India's FMCG majors pledge to turn 'healthy'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Companies from Nestle and ITC to Hindustan Unilever and Patanjali have pledged to reduce use of unhealthy ingredients by five to 50 per cent

Can french fries be healthy? Yes, it's possible!

Can french fries be healthy? Yes, it's possible!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Here's how you can enjoy your favourite snack and keep bad cholesterol under control too.

Mentalhood review

Mentalhood review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Mentalhood is far from an ideal comeback but it's nice to be reminded of Karisma Kapoor's radiant and lively screen presence again, says Sukanya Verma.

Bollywood's fun Gujju characters!

Bollywood's fun Gujju characters!

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Sukanya Verma takes a look at some of Bollywood's most playful, popular Gujarati acts in recent times.

Nooyi rues lingering effects of demonetisation on PepsiCo business

Nooyi rues lingering effects of demonetisation on PepsiCo business

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Stating that implementation of the demonetisation policy had its "share of challenges", Nooyi hoped that things will return to normal by the second quarter.

'A Communist's mother does not live on charity'

'A Communist's mother does not live on charity'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'Our only child. A Communist.' 'There was an encounter by the police inside this room, five years ago. He was shot in one arm, but managed to escape.' 'Missing since then. May Jesus keep him alive.' A revealing excerpt from Asim Mukhopadhyay's Half Man: A Novel On The Naxal Movement.

Now, the cafe comes home

Now, the cafe comes home

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Coffee Day has 1,555 outlets across India.

'Air travel will come back much bigger'

'Air travel will come back much bigger'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'The safety regulations drastically reduce the chances of contracting the virus on a two-hour flight.'

Why biscuit prices are likely to go up

Why biscuit prices are likely to go up

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

In the past month, wheat prices have increased 6.3% as production is expected to be 1.5% lower, in terms of crop acreage, than the earlier estimate

When must you educate your kid about sex?

When must you educate your kid about sex?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Sex education is way too critical as a life skill to be ignored or postponed, writes Tanuja Sodhi.

Companies shun Brand Sachin

Companies shun Brand Sachin

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

The list of companies which believe that Brand Tendulkar doesn't work for them anymore has grown further. After Fiat, TVS and Airtel, beverages and snack food maker PepsiCo has decided to end its long relationship with the 35-year-old cricketer.

8 tips to stay fit this festive season

8 tips to stay fit this festive season

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

It is easy to be indulgent during this time of the year. Here are some secrets to help you enjoy the festivities and stay fit!

5 companies that survived biggest bankruptcies

5 companies that survived biggest bankruptcies

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

These companies have survived bankruptcies.

Pankaja Munde gets clean chit in 'chikki scam', says charges were a plan to defame her

Pankaja Munde gets clean chit in 'chikki scam', says charges were a plan to defame her

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Pankaja, daughter of late BJP stalwart Gopinath Munde, said the allegations were part of a plan to defame her.

Sharvari Khot, 16. 26/11 Survivor

Sharvari Khot, 16. 26/11 Survivor

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

'In a fraction of a second everything started...'

Why US women's soccer team filed gender discrimination suit

Why US women's soccer team filed gender discrimination suit

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

US women's soccer team say lawsuit about more than money

Healthy ice-cream flavours to beat summer

Healthy ice-cream flavours to beat summer

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

All major players in the Rs 1,200-crore (Rs 12 billion) ice cream market are set to adorn a health-oriented look this year by offering more such products. Amul has already launched probiotic health and wellness ice creams and is also offering sugar free variants. Mother Dairy has decided to expand its naturally flavoured offerings along with its new packaging. HUL introduced Moo ice cream under the health and wellness umbrella. Aavin has also launched a low-sugar ice-cream.

'Will I be able to celebrate my birthday?' Kids' queries during COVID-19

'Will I be able to celebrate my birthday?' Kids' queries during COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Parents across the country, and the world, are grappling with an unprecedented challenge of dealing with their children who are too old to be shushed or placated and too young to understand the inexplicable situation the world has found itself in. PTI journalists across India shared experiences and conversations with their children aged 2 to 13, which ranged from cute to poignant and heart-wrenching to humorous, and some with sagacity far beyond their age.

Jab We Met: 'My mother said NO'

Jab We Met: 'My mother said NO'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Sameer Jadhav tells us how he found his wife through a matrimonial website.

FMCG firms' lifestyle theory proved wrong

FMCG firms' lifestyle theory proved wrong

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

A break-up of business shows that 75% of a firm's turnover is led by volume growth, while 25% is price-led. Companies such as Britannia, Nestl, Dabur, Marico, Kellogg, Parle Products, and Hindustan Unilever have increasingly focused on smaller packs of their key products, aimed at improving sales.