News for 'cocktails'

Sugar-powered cars on the anvil?

Sugar-powered cars on the anvil?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Sugar-powered cars may be our future. Researchers have developed a 'revolutionary' process for converting plant sugars into hydrogen, which they claim could be used to cheaply and efficiently run vehicles. According to the researchers, the conversion process involves combining plant sugars, water and a cocktail of powerful enzymes to produce hydrogen and carbon dioxide under mild reaction conditions.

Anti-CAB protests rock Northeast, infant dies on choked road

Anti-CAB protests rock Northeast, infant dies on choked road

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Students' organisations and political parties are participating in the bandh to protest the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan if they faced religious persecution there.

'A lot of students would love to stay back in India, but...'

'A lot of students would love to stay back in India, but...'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Why are students being forced to go abroad to study?

Party-perfect Inaugural wear

Party-perfect Inaugural wear

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

The best way to note Obama's historical swearing in is in stylish, but subdued, duds.

Luck By Chance: The music rocks

Luck By Chance: The music rocks

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

Luck By Chance's music is aimed at the Dil Chahta Hai generation of Bollywood viewers -- definitely urban. Let's hope the movie matches up.

'The lives of coal miners don't matter'

'The lives of coal miners don't matter'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

'On November 8, two women activists were assaulted and left for dead because they were following the illegal mining trail. This is how bad the coal mafia is in Meghalaya.' 'Most politicians own coal mines, some policemen own coal mines and some in the administration own them.' 'So what you have is a nice cocktail and everybody is protecting each other.'

Callow Nigeria will get stronger with age, says coach

Callow Nigeria will get stronger with age, says coach

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'My team gave their best. They played a very good second half and missed qualifying by just a few minutes. These kind of matches build the character of the team.'

Have you binged this Diwali?

Have you binged this Diwali?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Sunita Roy Chowdhury lets you know how you can stay healthy this festive season.

Swing to Chandni Chowk To China's music

Swing to Chandni Chowk To China's music

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Clever alliterations and Akshay Kumar in a 'spoofy-autobiographical self merged with a Jackie Chan'esque avatar - Chandni Chowk To China might just mark the beginning of a rocking January.

Why Dimple in Christopher Nolan's next is a BIG DEAL!

Why Dimple in Christopher Nolan's next is a BIG DEAL!

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Though it's not the first time an Indian actor is working offshore, Dimple's gig in Tenet, has us thrilled.

A meal made in heaven

A meal made in heaven

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Great chefs are alchemists. They put ingredients and flavours together in ways that are sometimes unfathomable, says Rahul Jacob.

Why's Pune so HOT?

Why's Pune so HOT?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Presenting celebrity showstoppers who scorched the ramp at the Pune Fashion Week 2016.

Skills to beat the depression

Skills to beat the depression

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

It's going to be a very different world out there. Here are some hints for preparing for it.

Goan bars brace for smoking ban

Goan bars brace for smoking ban

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

Goa's nondescript bars, which usually also serve as smoking holes, have turned into no-smoking zones within 48 hours of the new anti-smoking law coming into force.

World Cup: A test of Kohli's tactical acumen

World Cup: A test of Kohli's tactical acumen

Rediff.com18 May 2019

A World Cup victory will put Kohli in a league of his own and even those sceptical about his tactical nous, will have no other option but to grudgingly doff their hats at his heady achievements.

Ever heard of Schoolies Week? Witness that insanity here

Ever heard of Schoolies Week? Witness that insanity here

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Know how 18-year-olds in Australia celebrate when they complete their schooling?

Farewell, Floyd

Farewell, Floyd

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Aseem Chhabra remembers Master Chef Floyd Cardoz who died of coronavirus in New York on Wednesday.

So, will you wear these to your wedding?

So, will you wear these to your wedding?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The folks at Bridal Asia hosted high tea earlier this week to announce the dates of the first Bridal Asia Show in Mumbai.

What will Shahid-Mira wear to DeepVeer's reception?

What will Shahid-Mira wear to DeepVeer's reception?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Sukanya Verma lets her imagination run wild!

World Cup diary: Fans get true taste of Russia

World Cup diary: Fans get true taste of Russia

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Many soccer fans knew little or nothing about Russian cuisine before the World Cup, but have tucked into local gastronomy with relish, trying everything from luxurious caviar to staples like veal tongue.

SC permits women bartenders in Delhi hotels

SC permits women bartenders in Delhi hotels

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

A bench of Justices S B Sinha and H S Bedi also reduced the age limit of such bartenders from 25 to 21 years.

Saudi Prince buys A380 Flying Palace

Saudi Prince buys A380 Flying Palace

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, chairman of Kingdom Holding company will become the first private owner of A380 Flying Palace, Airbus said.

He Makes History Speak

He Makes History Speak

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

'We like to tell the rest of the world that we did it better, that we were stronger, that we had larger cities, that we taught them science,' Naman Ahuja tells Anjali Puri. 'This exhibition is an antidote to insularity -- it is saying we have learnt as much from the world as we have given it.'

Review: Anjathe

Review: Anjathe

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

With Chitiram Pesuthadi, Mysskin announced his arrival as a name to reckon with.

The rupee rise benefits China

The rupee rise benefits China

Rediff.com19 Jan 2008

India's policy of rupee appreciation has had the unfortunate, and predictable, effects of not only hurting the Indian economy but also benefiting the Chinese economy.

Reboot with yoga & Ayurveda

Reboot with yoga & Ayurveda

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

It's time to DETOX. Cleanse your bodies, clear your minds and reboot your entire system for the year ahead. Here are 10 spots that make getting your system back on track a luxurious experience.

Ready to Flaunt: Deepika Look

Ready to Flaunt: Deepika Look

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Ready to Flaunt: Deepika Look

PIX: Bollywood's EXOTIC Beaches!

PIX: Bollywood's EXOTIC Beaches!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

It's not always canoodling lovers that take our breath away on screen!

Bacardi-Martini Grand Prix

Bacardi-Martini Grand Prix

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Bacardi Bar League announces the launch of the India leg of the Bacardi Martini Grand Prix, a globally recognised competition for bartenders.

4 Shoes for the Stylish Indian Groom

4 Shoes for the Stylish Indian Groom

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Here is the 4 pair of shoes for the stylish Indian groom-

Catering biz: Serving up the power sushi

Catering biz: Serving up the power sushi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2007

The catering industry was once wedding-centric. Now it's learning to do things in style, to match the evolving tastes of a young, corporate India.

The Quorum: Are you invited?

The Quorum: Are you invited?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Veer Arjun Singh visits Quorum, an upscale club in an equally upscale setting in Gurugram, and comes away impressed.

Which was the best stock market over the last year

Which was the best stock market over the last year

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

When it comes to global investing, everyone discusses big markets like China and India. But there's money to be made in smaller markets, too.

5 Indian herbs that will help you survive summer

5 Indian herbs that will help you survive summer

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

It's time to stock up on basil, mint and Indian gooseberries.

Deepika Padukone: Bollywood's hottest desi girl!

Deepika Padukone: Bollywood's hottest desi girl!

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Nobody does ethnic chic as well as D-Pad!

How to get the best out of your Ulip

How to get the best out of your Ulip

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

You may have bought a unit-linked policy without really checking it out, but you can still make it work for you.

And now mobile pubs...

And now mobile pubs...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Smirnoff known to provide its consumers around the world the most memorable and unique nights out is hoping its latest clubbing experience will leave Mumbaikars spell-bound.

Sania-Bethani enter Cincinnati Open semis

Sania-Bethani enter Cincinnati Open semis

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

They demolished the USA-Russian pair of Lilia Osterloh and Anastasia Rodionova in straight sets 6-2, 6-3.

Who wears snakeskin stilettos to a disaster!

Who wears snakeskin stilettos to a disaster!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Melania Trump's choice of footwear makes us wonder how practical stilettos are in flood zones!