News for 'cola'

How about that! Cakes made of green tea, beetroot and cola?

How about that! Cakes made of green tea, beetroot and cola?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

10 unusual cake recipes to wow your loved ones.

Coke succession plan sees Kini as India head

Coke succession plan sees Kini as India head

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Currently, Kini is vice-president (marketing) for Coca-Cola's global juice business.

5 guilt-free snacks that are healthy too

5 guilt-free snacks that are healthy too

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Fitness expert Paloma Gangopadhyay tells you how to binge watch your favourite movie without worrying about piling on calories.

The BEST and WORST of 2021

The BEST and WORST of 2021

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A year marked by more lows than highs for Hindi cinema, here's a recap of the best and worst in 2021.

Cola firms fight it out on 'agent orange'

Cola firms fight it out on 'agent orange'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Come summer and the cola wars have taken off this time on a different colour, literally.

Karnataka re-imposes ban on colas in schools

Karnataka re-imposes ban on colas in schools

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

The Karnataka government has re-imposed a ban on the sale and distribution of soft drinks within schools, colleges and hostels with immediate effect.

Politics Scores Over Battle Against Covid

Politics Scores Over Battle Against Covid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Politics, bureaucracy, ineptitude, double-standards and an attempt to politicise the fight in pseudo-nationalistic terms have all hampered the fight against this deadly virus, says Vir Sanghvi.

On this day in 1998: When Tendulkar took apart Australia

On this day in 1998: When Tendulkar took apart Australia

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

It was exactly 22 years ago when batting great Sachin Tendulkar scored one of his finest centuries to guide India to victory against Australia in an ODI triangular series match at the Green Park stadium in Kanpur. Tendulkar smashed a brilliant 89-ball 100 to register his 13th ODI hundred as India cruised to 223/4 in 44.3 overs for an emphatic victory by six wickets with 33 balls to spare.

Pepsi makes a Splash with its new vitamin water

Pepsi makes a Splash with its new vitamin water

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

PepsiCo bets on value-added water by launching vitamin-fortified drinks in a segment that is growing rapidly in India.

Govt has not lost direction, says Sharma

Govt has not lost direction, says Sharma

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Sharma was speaking to reporters after Coca Cola Co chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent met him at his office.

Dil Bekaraar review

Dil Bekaraar review

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Dil Bekaraar is watchable, but not quick-witted enough to binge watch, feels Sukanya Verma.

'NRC could be the 21st century Ram Janmabhoomi'

'NRC could be the 21st century Ram Janmabhoomi'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

'Even if the government does not implement an all-India NRC before 2024, it will be part of the party's long-term project.'

Pepsi, Coke can use water from Tamil Nadu river: Madras HC

Pepsi, Coke can use water from Tamil Nadu river: Madras HC

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The Madras High Court Bench in Madurai on Thursday dismissed a couple of public interest litigation petitions filed against the supply of Tamirabarani surface water to industries set up by co-packers of Pepsi and Coca Cola at the Industrial Growth Centre established by SIPCOT at Gangaikondan in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.

How Stock Market has Changed in 40 Years

How Stock Market has Changed in 40 Years

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

While Nifty 50 reflects changes in 40 years, it also shows what is missing: Low-cost manufacturers at one end, and deep-value players at the other. Also missing are technology players, observes T N Ninan.

Coke bowls marketing googly to PepsiCo

Coke bowls marketing googly to PepsiCo

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Both PepsiCo's 'Youngistaan' brand ambassadors -- Virender Sehwag, captain of Delhi Daredevils, and Ishant Sharma, member of Kolkata Knight Riders -- have been formally present at various promotional activities for arch-rival Coca-Cola India, simply because Coca-Cola is the associate sponsor and the official pouring partner for both Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders.

Pepsi to add fizz to non-cola brands

Pepsi to add fizz to non-cola brands

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Wooing Middle-Income India

Wooing Middle-Income India

Rediff.com31 May 2017

From middle-class it is middle-income India, marketers are chasing for volumes. The 166 million households in this category is the new focus.

At 18 brands, Gully Boy is within striking distance of King Kohli

At 18 brands, Gully Boy is within striking distance of King Kohli

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Don't go by the number, Ranveer Singh says, he is picky when it comes to endorsements. There are some brands he will never endorse. Fairness creams, for example, but he does not turn away from cola and alcohol brands.

Water dearer than colas? It happens only in India!

Water dearer than colas? It happens only in India!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Here's an email doing the rounds about how some of the liquids like cold drinks, petrol, diesel, Listerine mouthwash and colour printer ink compare with the price of water.

Challenges facing the draft food label norms

Challenges facing the draft food label norms

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The regional players are outrightly opposed to the idea, while MNCs are looking for procedural changes that, they say, will align the labelling criteria with global practices.

Kerala floods put focus back on worsening situation in Western Ghats

Kerala floods put focus back on worsening situation in Western Ghats

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Gadgil and the report prepared by the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) headed by him are back in news after over two dozen people lost their lives in landslides and flash floods in the past few days in the hilly regions of Western Ghats in central Kerala districts of Kottayam and Idukki.

On this Day: Tendulkar storm rattles Australia in Sharjah

On this Day: Tendulkar storm rattles Australia in Sharjah

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

It was on April 22, 1998, when bating great Sachin Tendulkar hit a magnificent 143 against Australia that helped India qualify for the final of the Austral-Asia Cup in Sharjah. Just when things looked out of reach, Tendulkar stepped up with the bat and although India could not win the contest his splendid knock ensured that they made it to the final ahead of New Zealand.

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'Women's voices are too high or too low, or they are seen as too short or too tall, or too fat or too thin, to be great leaders.' 'These judgments wear us down.'

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.

Thumbs-down for Coke, Pepsi?

Thumbs-down for Coke, Pepsi?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Do you agree with our lawmakers that consuming cola is nothing short of slow poisoning?

Is Coke biting off more mango than it can chew?

Is Coke biting off more mango than it can chew?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

With Maaza, which already has the biggest share in mango beverages in the Indian market, Coke is betting on a winning horse, say experts.

Shershaah review

Shershaah review

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

This is the meatiest role of Sidharth Malhotra's career and the man sure enough gives it his all. There's charm, swagger, warmth, empathy, verve, authority -- a lively portrait of a lion, a legend, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Coke plans 750-ml bottles for 'home' use

Coke plans 750-ml bottles for 'home' use

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Last week, to study the market, Coca-Cola introduced promotional 750-ml PET bottles for Rs 30, the price point of 600-ml PET bottles, across its portfolio of Coke, Sprite, Thums Up, Fanta and Limca, primarily in metro cities.

Coke's Dehradun plan fizzes over green fears

Coke's Dehradun plan fizzes over green fears

Rediff.com4 May 2013

Village panchayat unanimously passed a resolution declaring it would not allow the MNC to go ahead with its plans.

What is the latest fad among FMCG companies?

What is the latest fad among FMCG companies?

Rediff.com11 May 2017

After Patanjali, ITC and Coke, PepsiCo eyes value-added dairy products

Maradona's death triggers complex inheritance

Maradona's death triggers complex inheritance

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Maradona's inheritance process is likely to be a messy affair between his large family, with eight children from six different partners

World's 10 most valuable brands

World's 10 most valuable brands

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Apple brand is valued at $247 billion.

Ayushmann charges Rs 15-20 cr for ads!

Ayushmann charges Rs 15-20 cr for ads!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'He resonates more with the youth which is always something brands want.'

Food firms see appetite for health, nutrition products

Food firms see appetite for health, nutrition products

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Iron-rich noodles and vitamin-rich beverages are some products launched by segment majors

IOC chief backs Games food and drinks sponsors

IOC chief backs Games food and drinks sponsors

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

McDonald's, whose four restaurants in London's Olympic Park include its biggest in the world, extended its 36-year backing of the Games in January by signing up as sponsor for another eight years.

Fernandes demands coke plant closure

Fernandes demands coke plant closure

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Pledging support to anti-Cola struggles, former Union Minister George Fernandes demanded the permanent closure of the Coca Cola plant at Plachimada in Kerala's Palakkad district.

Salman Khan to be the toofani face of Thums Up

Salman Khan to be the toofani face of Thums Up

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Thums Up's tieup with Khan's Ek Tha Tiger then seems like a precursor to the association.

NCW notice to Kamal Nath for calling woman minister 'item'

NCW notice to Kamal Nath for calling woman minister 'item'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

BJP leaders in Madhya Pradesh, led by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Monday held a protest against Kamal Nath, while the National Commission for Women sought an explanation from the Congress leader for his 'item' jibe against state minister Imarti Devi.

Indians repatriated to fill key Coke posts

Indians repatriated to fill key Coke posts

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Ringing in changes at key senior positions, Coca Cola India is in the process of repatriating Indians from overseas postings, including China, Sri Lanka, Denmark and Atlanta.

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'My mother is a lady with a lot of emotional stability and strength. And wisdom.' 'When I was younger, she would tell me that if I ever refused water to anyone, I would have to drink gutter water.' 'When I grew up, she would say, "Be liberal when you know what you are talking about, and be conservative when you don't".'