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Do liquid diets really help you lose weight?

Do liquid diets really help you lose weight?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Following a liquid diet without the supervision or guidance of an expert can lead to uncalled health consequences, says Nmami Agarwal.

Video: Whip up these amazing cocktails

Video: Whip up these amazing cocktails

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Last month, India's AlcoBev industry pulled off a successful two-day showcase exhibition at the Hotel Renaissance in Powai. We got experts to show readers how they can create some mind-boggling cocktail concoctions, so watch and learn.

Big companies keep away from mega food parks

Big companies keep away from mega food parks

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The concern is that the scheme may not take off, like its precursor in the previous five-year plan.

Keralites simply love their booze to death

Keralites simply love their booze to death

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

Despite the recent hooch tragedy that claimed 26 lives in the Mulappuram district this month, the liquor consumption in Kerala continues to be on a rise.

Can Kurkure twist Indian snack market to Pepsi's advantage?

Can Kurkure twist Indian snack market to Pepsi's advantage?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

PepsiCo is now betting aggressively on Kurkure, as its offering goes more and more local in its branded snacks.

How to avoid weight gain while on vacation

How to avoid weight gain while on vacation

Rediff.com6 May 2015

It is possible to enjoy holiday goodies without putting on a single pound. Here's how...

PHOTOS: How this astronaut spent a year in space

PHOTOS: How this astronaut spent a year in space

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Here are a few remarkable moments out of the 340 days Kelly spent far, far away in space.

At 40, Thums Up's thunder is still intact

At 40, Thums Up's thunder is still intact

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Despite the onslaught of international brands -- Coke and Pepsi -- the fizz has not gone out of India's very own cola brand, Surajeet Das Gupta.

Meet Indian-origin CEOs of American firms

Meet Indian-origin CEOs of American firms

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Indian-origin CEOs have made their mark in the American corporate world.

Coca-Cola India maintains high volume growth

Coca-Cola India maintains high volume growth

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Coca-Cola India's volume growth is in sharp contrast to its growth worldwide. Worldwide, the beverage giant registered a volume growth of just five per cent in the reported quarter.

Stocks witness worst setback in 7 years

Stocks witness worst setback in 7 years

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

'2018 has seen a bi-polar market.' 'Thanks to gains in some key stocks, market returns are positive. But there has been huge wealth destruction in the small and mid-cap space.'

Kothari Products mulls amalgamation

Kothari Products mulls amalgamation

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

Kothari Products Ltd plans to amalgamate Kothari Pouches Ltd, Kothari Beverages Ltd and Kothari Products Ltd.

5 Indians among most powerful businesswomen

5 Indians among most powerful businesswomen

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Nooyi has been named as the most powerful woman in corporate America for the fifth year running.

Social media altering role of brand managers

Social media altering role of brand managers

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

Social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook and Orkut are being increasingly used for promotional activities that engage audiences for a certain activity in an effort to create a buzz and get feedback from the community.

No corporatisation of Indian Railways: Mamata

No corporatisation of Indian Railways: Mamata

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday ruled out corporatisation of the country's railroad network but said the private sector's participation can be considered for commercial use of railway land in areas like healthcare and \neducation institutions.

The story of an accidental chef

The story of an accidental chef

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Chennai is now home for Willi Wilson, for whom everything in life has been accidental, finds Shobha Warrier.

Brits love to work for US companies

Brits love to work for US companies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

A recent study by www.HireScores.com -- a website that helps people looking for jobs find the right job websites --revealed that Coca-Cola ranked as the most desirable company to work for among Britons.

Fight the FAT battle! Here's how

Fight the FAT battle! Here's how

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Yoga acharya Shameem Akthar takes at a look at what you can do to avoid the pitfall of obesity.

How to make your teeth look whiter, without spending much!

How to make your teeth look whiter, without spending much!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

10 tips for better and whiter looking teeth.

Rising input costs = smaller Coke packs

Rising input costs = smaller Coke packs

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

For instance, it has launched its fruit drink 'Minute Maid Pulpy Orange' in a tetrapack of 250 ml priced at Rs 15 compared with 500 ml PET bottles for Rs 25.

World's 100 most ethical companies

World's 100 most ethical companies

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Food and beverages maker PepsiCo and software manufacturer Adobe Systems have made it to the list of world's most ethical companies for this year which are led by CEOs of Indian origin.

Demand to ban liquor on Eid puts Maharashtra government in 'dilemma'

Demand to ban liquor on Eid puts Maharashtra government in 'dilemma'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Government is not able to decide on liquor ban as Eid-e-Milad is falling on the eve of Christmas.

'Coca-Cola will continue to invest in India'

'Coca-Cola will continue to invest in India'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Coca-Cola is bullish about its India operations after recording one of its highest growth numbers in the October-December 2009 quarter

Pepsi snacks to go on a health diet

Pepsi snacks to go on a health diet

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

As part of the transformation exercise, the company on Tuesday launched a new variant of snack developed for kids --'Cheetos Whoosh Cheesy Bugs', claiming it as a 'healthier' product.

9 reasons why young Indians have unhealthy teeth

9 reasons why young Indians have unhealthy teeth

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Poor dietary habits combined with incomplete brushing and ignorance is causing early harm, warns Dr Ambereen Ali.

'Coca-Cola maker sold shikanji': Why #AccordingToRahulGandhi is breaking Internet

'Coca-Cola maker sold shikanji': Why #AccordingToRahulGandhi is breaking Internet

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Rahul also said the founders of Ford, Mercedes and Honda were 'mechanics'

Kingfisher buzz set to get louder

Kingfisher buzz set to get louder

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

UB's beer brand will take on Bacardi's Breezer in the flavoured alcoholic beverage market.

World Food India: Traffic woes, high entry fee fail to deter foodies

World Food India: Traffic woes, high entry fee fail to deter foodies

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Even as foreign investors land in Delhi to attend the first major food processing trade fair, Delhiites queue up to satisfy their tastebuds

Soon railways will roll out fresh food every 2 hours

Soon railways will roll out fresh food every 2 hours

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

We have decided to provide good quality food to our passengers and for that we have decided to have base kitchens at several places so that fresh food can be picked up at every two-hours of travel," Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said at a round table conference on catering in New Delhi.

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.

How could those Brexit idiots win?

How could those Brexit idiots win?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Stupidity knows no boundaries just like smartness, oxygen, and maybe football, says Maharaj Damodardas.

Flies in soft drink: Firm fined Rs 100,000

Flies in soft drink: Firm fined Rs 100,000

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Two dead flies in a soft drink bottle proved costly for a beverage company with the Delhi State Consumer Commission directing it to deposit Rs 1 lakh (Rs 100,000) with the State Consumer Welfare Fund on account of negligence.

Coke has no acquisition plans

Coke has no acquisition plans

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

The company is also focusing on its Georgia tea and coffee brand. The company recently launched energy drink 'Burn' in selected markets of Delhi, Goa, Mumbai and Bangalore. Singh said India was a strategic market for Coca Cola.

Is your gut healthy?

Is your gut healthy?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

If it's not, Dr Muffazal Lakdawala lists the problems you can face.

Nooyi, Cameron among Fortune's visionaries

Nooyi, Cameron among Fortune's visionaries

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi and hollywood director James Cameron have made it to the list of visionaries by Fortune as they are seen to lead their industries in the future.

Coca-Cola sued over 'VitaminWater'

Coca-Cola sued over 'VitaminWater'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Accusing the company of deceiving consumers into believing that VitaminWater provides remarkable health benefits by marketing, advertising and labeling the VitaminWater flavours with names, including 'defense', 'rescue' and 'energy', the Center for Science in the Public Interest said the drink was basically sugar water. Coca-Cola bought Glaceau's VitaminWater for $4.1 billion in June 2007.

Mistry ouster: Rs 21,000 crore wiped out from Tata stocks

Mistry ouster: Rs 21,000 crore wiped out from Tata stocks

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Tata Group overall commands market capitalisation of over $125 billion

Is Shekhar Kapur losing his touch?

Is Shekhar Kapur losing his touch?

Rediff.com13 May 2009

The Shekhar Kapur-directed ad featuring Nicole Kidman, Arjun Rampal and Slumdog Millionaire's Rubina Ali, doesn't make any sense.

Hershey's may send its Kisses to India

Hershey's may send its Kisses to India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Hershey's plans to raise its India presence and introduce some of its global brands, beside looking at more manufacturing facilities here.