'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.
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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!
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.
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 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.
Always stay hydrated, be it for a good skin, great metabolism or best quality of hair, says Sowmya Raghunandan.
Prices are likely to rise further as demand grows in coming months due to festivals
'The smartest businessmen are shopkeepers as their return on investment is better than anyone else.'
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.
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.
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.
'Ghost-like stands repel rather than attract audiences,' observes Ashis Ray.
'Our party cadre does not want her in the party.'
'Nanda Devi is not an easy mountain to climb.'
This sweet, thirst-quenching fruit will not only keep you hydrated but also reduce the chances of getting cancer.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
The price cuts by Coke and Pepsi follow the launch of the 200 ml size last year for Rs 5.
Water shortage is likely to lead to political tensions and instability in the future, warns Simon George, President, Cargill India.
Do a straw poll of any business friends and you will laugh and weep at what they go through, points out Rahul Jacob.
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.
A quick checklist for you for this season.
Coca-Cola will sell off its bottling business in India in the next few years.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
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
The biggest challenge all three faced was that they had had no prior experience in taking an online test, Roshni, Manish and Karan tell Geetanjali Krishna.
Budget travelers, these monsoon getaways are meant for you!
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.
Seasoned model Archana Akhil Kumar shares her experience at fashion weeks and how she keeps herself composed during this five-day-marathon.
Russia asks World Athletics to postpone decision on possible expulsion.
Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu likely to be India's most water-scarce states this summer
It's that time of the year when everything looks greener and prettier.
People should include nutrient-dense foods that are rich in fibre and proteins, says Hardik Shukla.
'Jinnah developed a belief that Gandhi had stolen the tag of the leader of the Indian people from him and that he later used religion to reduce Gandhi's idea of a united India to naught was his revenge.'
Come 2024 Paris Olympics, field hockey will be played on a turf that doesn't require watering, International Hockey Federation (FIH) Chief Executive Officer Thierry Weil said, in New Delhi, on Saturday.
People are steadily pulling the prime minister off the pedestal where they once placed him, which prompts Karan Thapar to ask if there's a change in the political temperature.
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