News for 'Tea Tea'

Tea stocks getting too hot to touch?

Tea stocks getting too hot to touch?

Rediff.com13 May 2006

Suspected as 'Bangladeshis', 3 Bengal workers attacked in Maha

Suspected as 'Bangladeshis', 3 Bengal workers attacked in Maha

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Three migrant workers from West Bengal were allegedly assaulted in Maharashtra after being suspected of being 'Bangladeshis' for speaking Bengali. The workers claim they were confronted, assaulted, and had their identity questioned despite showing Aadhaar cards.

Area around Thackeray's house sealed after tea seller tests positive

Area around Thackeray's house sealed after tea seller tests positive

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

A tea seller was suspected to have contracted COVID-19 near a government guest house, located near Matoshree, the private residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

Corporates to help promote Indian tea abroad

Corporates to help promote Indian tea abroad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

For the purpose the ministry will rope in the private sector companies to give a boost to Indian tea abroad.

Floods drive Assam tea growers to tears

Floods drive Assam tea growers to tears

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

Following the three waves of devastating floods that hit Assam this year, the tea industry of the state is in tears.

Tata Tea puts parlour plan on hold

Tata Tea puts parlour plan on hold

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Tea, world's 2nd most popular beverage

Tea, world's 2nd most popular beverage

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

It is estimated that somewhere between 18 and 20 billion 6 oz. cups of tea are drunk daily on our planet.

Recipe: Bethica's Maamouls

Recipe: Bethica's Maamouls

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Maamouls are classic Middle Eastern cookies that have a festive appeal even before you take a bite.

Tata Tea eyes acquisition in US

Tata Tea eyes acquisition in US

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Tata Tea Ltd is eyeing acquisitions in the United States for entering the beverages sector in a big way, R K Krishna Kumar said on Tuesday.

Foreign powers want to 'defame' Indian tea, Modi says in Assam

Foreign powers want to 'defame' Indian tea, Modi says in Assam

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

The prime minister was apparently referring to Swedish environmentalist Greta Thunberg's controversial 'toolkit', which she tweeted and then deleted, outlining ways in which people can participate in the farmers protest.

With Jaago Re 2, Tata Tea ups its game

With Jaago Re 2, Tata Tea ups its game

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Tata Tea looks to separate itself from the crowd and reclaim its positioning as a socially responsible label with a new version of its Jaago Re campaign.

Railways in soup over tea cups with 'chowkidaar' slogan

Railways in soup over tea cups with 'chowkidaar' slogan

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

This issue comes days after the railways was found in violation of the poll code for issuing tickets with PM Modi's pictures on them.

Tata Tea arm to acquire Czech firm

Tata Tea arm to acquire Czech firm

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Tata Tea arm to acquire Czech firm

PIX: This artist creates stunning art on used tea bags

PIX: This artist creates stunning art on used tea bags

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Think twice before throwing a used tea bag in the trash can!

Ratan Tata invests in specialty tea firm Teabox

Ratan Tata invests in specialty tea firm Teabox

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The Tata Sons' chairman emeritus has been aggressively investing in start-ups, ranging from e-commerce firms to cab aggregators

ULFA attacks tea garden; torch vehicles

ULFA attacks tea garden; torch vehicles

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

After lying low for the last two years since one of its factions declared unilateral ceasefire, United Liberation Front of Asom militants attacked a tea planter and a garden employee and torched vehicles in upper Assam along Arunachal Pradesh.

Assam: Tea executive freed, ULFA man killed

Assam: Tea executive freed, ULFA man killed

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

Suspected abductors from Assam Adivasi National Liberation Army on Thursday set free the kidnapped tea executive Anniruddha Tanti, from Hirajuli Tea Estate under Dhekiajuli police station in Sonitpur district.

Tea exports seen hurt by war

Tea exports seen hurt by war

Rediff.com21 Mar 2003

India's tea exports face a big setback due to the war in Iraq, its fastest-growing market, trade officials said on Friday.

Gains for HUL depend on pace of growth recovery

Gains for HUL depend on pace of growth recovery

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Hindustan Unilever Limited's (HUL's) standalone revenue grew 4.4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), while volume rose 3.5 per cent during the third quarter of financial year 2026 (FY26).

Workers reject stake in Tata Tea estates

Workers reject stake in Tata Tea estates

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Major shareholders to buy workers' shares in northern gardens.

Sinus Struggles? Try This Simple Home Remedy

Sinus Struggles? Try This Simple Home Remedy

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Breathe better with this simple home remedy for a blocked nose.

Tea garden owners to discuss rehab package

Tea garden owners to discuss rehab package

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

The first meeting with the owners and bankers was held in Kolkata on Saturday for the closed gardens in West Bengal and Assam. The rehabilitation package was approved by the commerce ministry recently.

Now, you can enjoy your black tea

Now, you can enjoy your black tea

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Next time, when you drink your favourite black tea, it would come with a quality certification.

Budget: Govt may consider duty benefits for tea, coffee

Budget: Govt may consider duty benefits for tea, coffee

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The total coffee production in India was about 3.3 lakh tonnes in 2014-15.

The Gulf Dream That Led To A Palace

The Gulf Dream That Led To A Palace

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

After spending 43 years working inside Dubai's royal palace, a man from Kottakkal returned home with nothing but gratitude for the life he lived in extraordinary circumstances.

Desi flavor at India Economic Summit evening tea

Desi flavor at India Economic Summit evening tea

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Reminiscent of desi culture, a hotel staff was serving tea in normal glasses while standing next to a bicycle.

T20 World Cup: Long Live Cricket, Long Live India-Pakistan Games

T20 World Cup: Long Live Cricket, Long Live India-Pakistan Games

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

In Sri Lanka, an India-Pakistan game becomes more than cricket. There will be only one silent wish: May cricket live long.

Spy in the sky to track tea plantation

Spy in the sky to track tea plantation

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

The Tea Board has sought the help of Indian Space Research Organization to track the progress of replantation of tea bushes with the help of remote-sensing satellite.

The great London tea party...for dogs

The great London tea party...for dogs

Rediff.com14 May 2008

The tea party is part of a nationwide fund raising initiative by the Blue Cross animal charity to help animals in its care.

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Can't Sack People'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Can't Sack People'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

'When I met the prime minister, he asked me, "Dr Ganguly, what do you do with people in your company who lie to you?"' 'I said, "Prime Minister, we counsel them and give them a gentle warning. If they lie again, they are sacked".' '"This is my problem,'" Rajiv responded. "I can't sack people in government".' A revealing excerpt from former Hindustan Lever Chairman Dr Ashok S Ganguly's We Are Our Future: Reflections On Life.

Farmers bring their own food, tea at govt meeting, again

Farmers bring their own food, tea at govt meeting, again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

During their last meeting on Thursday also, the farmer leaders had their own lunch, tea and even water.

Can Darjeeling Tea win back its old charm?

Can Darjeeling Tea win back its old charm?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Fears of 'Darjeeling Tea' losing its charm have been growing for quite sometime now. Another factor added to the worries of 'Darjeeling Tea' producers was the plantations' heavy dependence on fertilisers and pesticides that were being hawked by foreign corporations. In the recent days, there is a wind of optimism blowing through the Darjeeling hills, and a growing sense that Darjeeling Tea is on its way to reclaiming its legendary status.

Can Darjeeling Tea win back its old charm?

Can Darjeeling Tea win back its old charm?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

Factor added to the worries of 'Darjeeling Tea' producers was the plantations' heavy dependence on fertilisers and pesticides that were being hawked by foreign corporations.

India to set up tea centre in Pakistan

India to set up tea centre in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Move over diplomacy. It looks the tea-relations between India and Pakistan is going to excel in the days to come, better than their diplomatic relations.

Ind-SA Test: Swapping of sessions not confirmed yet

Ind-SA Test: Swapping of sessions not confirmed yet

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Saikia confirmed that discussions were on regarding a possible adjustment in playing hours owing to Guwahati's early sunrise and sunset.

Modi must be selling blood, not tea, says Lalu

Modi must be selling blood, not tea, says Lalu

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

With Bharatiya Janata Party Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi set to connect with people through a discussion over a cup of tea, Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad on Wednesday expressed doubt over Modi being a tea seller and stressed it was he who used to sell tea in his childhood in Patna.

Passenger cooks noodles using kettle in train; Railways react

Passenger cooks noodles using kettle in train; Railways react

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

A Central Railway official said that the woman passenger will face action under section 147(1) of the Railways Act.

Will Darjeeling tea win back its old charm

Will Darjeeling tea win back its old charm

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Chances of it being a mix of a small quantity of 'Darjeeling Tea' and blends made from inferior tea from other regions are very high.