'Why is a commercial venture being held responsible for a situation caused by mismanagement of the state?' asks N Suresh.
The storage of water in the six major reservoirs in the state was just 6.2 per cent of capacity as of April 27, 2017, reports T E Narasimhan and Gireesh Babu.
Urban Indians are developing a taste for freshly brewed and bottled craft beer.
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'It's a warm evening, but people don't seem to be bothered by the heat as they watch the critically acclaimed film out in the open, where they can drink, smoke and talk, if they feel like.'
According to latest statistics of the Home ministry, the seven forces -- the CRPF, the Border Security Force, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, the Seema Sahastra Bal, the Central Industrial Security Forces, the National Security Guard and the Assam Rifles -- have lost 1,067 men in combat or counter-insurgency operations over a period of three years. But more than thrice -- as many as 3,611 personnel -- have died due to illnesses.
Don't binge only on the laddoos, have some sarson ka saag as well.
In keeping with its affordability strategy for driving volume growth this summer, Coca-Cola India will soon launch fruit drink Maaza in 125 ml tetrapaks and introduce 600 ml pack size for Coke, Fanta and Maaza.
Yogini and wellness entrepreneur Radhika Iyer Talati tells you how simple modifications in your lifestyle can help you lead a healthy life.
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'The Swiss show their love of cows by letting them graze in meadows, plump and healthy, instead of by killing minorities.' 'Women drink and kiss their dates in public while wearing tiny skirts, yet walk home unraped.' Mitali Saran on how much she misses Switzerland.
In Tamil Nadu, Divya Nair encounters jallikattu, a ban on colas and a water shortage.
The monkeys can't take their eyes off the snake, and Geetanjali Krishna has forgotten to breathe.
Prices are likely to rise further as demand grows in coming months due to festivals
Heralding the cut-throat summer competition in soft drinks, Pepsi said on Tuesday that it has slashed prices of its 300 ml returnable glass bottles to Rs 6 in the capital and this price cut may be extended to other markets.
The Austrian capital is famous not only for its grand architecture, music and art, but also for its open spaces and excellent public transport, points out Uttaran Das Gupta.
In one case, the folks at SWAN discovered that of the Rs 1,500 they'd transferred as relief in the account of a stranded worker, the bank had deducted Rs 800 as penalty for not having minimum balance!
'The smartest businessmen are shopkeepers as their return on investment is better than anyone else.'
Always stay hydrated, be it for a good skin, great metabolism or best quality of hair, says Sowmya Raghunandan.
Even as traders in Tamil Nadu continue to boycott Coke and Pepsi, a few homegrown beverage brands are raking in the profits, says T E Narasimhan.
'And when Sarla said she preferred Europe to living in India, my wife's indignation knew no bounds.'
Traders' body says retailers have supported boycott; eateries, supermarkets seek more time to decide.
Though he loves gambling, he cautions against undue risks and says non-professional investors like the salaried class should invest through the mutual funds route and keep aside not more than 10 per cent for self-investing.
The price cuts by Coke and Pepsi follow the launch of the 200 ml size last year for Rs 5.
This sweet, thirst-quenching fruit will not only keep you hydrated but also reduce the chances of getting cancer.
'Ghost-like stands repel rather than attract audiences,' observes Ashis Ray.
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Coca-Cola will sell off its bottling business in India in the next few years.
'Nanda Devi is not an easy mountain to climb.'
Water shortage is likely to lead to political tensions and instability in the future, warns Simon George, President, Cargill India.
The heat wave that began a few weeks ago as well as the prediction of a possible El Nino weather phenomenon this year has beverage and ice-cream makers hope for a 15-20 per cent growth in sales in May
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'Our party cadre does not want her in the party.'
Do a straw poll of any business friends and you will laugh and weep at what they go through, points out Rahul Jacob.
The coldest temperatures in the northern hemisphere have been recorded in Sakha, the location of the Oymyakon valley, where according to the United Kingdom Met Office a temperature of -67.8 degrees Celsius was registered in 1933 -- the coldest on record in the northern hemisphere since the beginning of the 20th century.
Aseem Chhabra imagines a time, 20 years from now, when movie-watching in theatres will be long gone, thanks to the coronavirus, and pens a letter to his grandchild, explaining the magic of the cinema hall.
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