News for 'soda'

'My temper is not like a soda bottle'

'My temper is not like a soda bottle'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'In the house, everybody wants to play a game so they might get offended in a matter of seconds.'

Bill Gates's brainy secret? Orange soda!

Bill Gates's brainy secret? Orange soda!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

Orange soda is what Microsoft giant Bill Gates recently has for his 'think week' sessions.

Recipe: Bethica's Falafels

Recipe: Bethica's Falafels

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, falafels taste divine eaten piping hot, dipped in hummus or rolled in pita or a flatbread.

How To Make Christmas Cake In A Cooker

How To Make Christmas Cake In A Cooker

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Mini Mohan shares a Christmas recipe for cake lovers.

Recipe: Swiss Chocolate Rolls

Recipe: Swiss Chocolate Rolls

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Rediff reader Ria Ganwani sent us this recipe of Swiss Chocolate Rolls.

4 Cocktails Recipes For Whiskey Lovers

4 Cocktails Recipes For Whiskey Lovers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

These recipes are very simple and can be easily made at home.

How I Celebrated Makar Sankranti in Mangaluru

How I Celebrated Makar Sankranti in Mangaluru

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Ghughutiya holds immense cultural and spiritual significance in Uttarakhand.

Nirma to buy US-based soda ash producer

Nirma to buy US-based soda ash producer

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Nirma Ltd informed the Bombay Stock Exchange that it would purchase Searles Valley Minerals Operations and Searles Valley Minerals Inc (collectively known as SVM) from US-based private investment firm Sun Capital Partners Inc and other minority shareholders. HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) Pvt Ltd advised Nirma on the acquisition of the natural soda ash manufacturer, while J P Morgan Securities Inc was advisor to SVM.

Recipe: Cheryl's Cake Without Eggs, Butter, Milk

Recipe: Cheryl's Cake Without Eggs, Butter, Milk

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Skip milk, butter and eggs to make a truly delightful vegan cake.

5 Tips To Manage Winter Allergies

5 Tips To Manage Winter Allergies

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Instead of hitting the snooze button and snuggling under your blankets, take charge of your health and exercise indoors, advises Dr Manjusha Agarwal.

Will Trump's Tariffs Threat Bite India?

Will Trump's Tariffs Threat Bite India?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The impact of Trump's announcement of increasing import tariffs will have negligible benefit for India not because of companies trying to shift from China to other countries or their supply chains being affected due to their Chinese operations but because of our faulty policies, explains Mudit Jain.

Demand woes likely to keep a lid on HUL stock in near term

Demand woes likely to keep a lid on HUL stock in near term

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The October-December quarter (Q3FY25) results of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Hindustan Unilever (HUL) indicated weak demand, with urban growth muted and rural showing recovery. Consolidated revenue grew by 1.6 per cent (volume was flat) to Rs 15,818 crore, due to price hikes. Prices of key raw materials such as palm oil and tea remained elevated, leading to compression of gross margin.

Kota Factory's Urvi Has Dhamakedar Style

Kota Factory's Urvi Has Dhamakedar Style

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

She stars in Kota Factory season 3 that airs on Netflix this month.

Summer Journeys And Nannari Sherbat

Summer Journeys And Nannari Sherbat

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The prime ingredient in Nannari Sherbat is sarsaparilla syrup, made from a tropical root or vine,

Can Diabetics Have Tea With Milk?

Can Diabetics Have Tea With Milk?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

For diabetics those who prefer milk tea, rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani has a few suggestions.

Vidhya's Grand Shillong Diwalis

Vidhya's Grand Shillong Diwalis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Vidhya Pant remembers the Diwalis celebrated in her home in Shillong in the 1960s.

Varun Beverages' growth strategy could help investors reap benefits

Varun Beverages' growth strategy could help investors reap benefits

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The VBL board approved the purchase of SBC Tanzania for Rs 1,304 crore and SBC Beverages Ghana for Rs 127 crore. These own manufacturing/distribution rights for NARTD (PepsiCo branded) beverages in Tanzania and Ghana. The acquisitions will help VBL gain ground in East and West Africa.

The Wonder World Of Indian English

The Wonder World Of Indian English

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Indian English is the only language that uses the expression 'non-veg' for meat, fish, and those who consume them. A fascinating extract from Shashi Tharoor's A Wonderland of Words: Around the Word in 101 Essays.

Kochi's Jews Pass Into History

Kochi's Jews Pass Into History

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Queenie Hallegua, who passed away at 89 in August, was almost the last of the Sephardi Jews in Fort Kochi. Her son Dr David Hallegua reflects on his mother's death and of his life growing up in Kerala.

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Chicken Kebabs With Apples

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Chicken Kebabs With Apples

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Serve them as a teatime or cocktail snack or a yummy side to a special meal.

My Maa's Diwalis in Uttarakhand

My Maa's Diwalis in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Though physically distant, the spirit of gaonwali diwali keeps her connected to the mystic hills of Uttarakhand

'India can become centre of exporting fertiliser'

'India can become centre of exporting fertiliser'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'The government has put in a lot of effort to provide infrastructure for the industry.'

6 Indian Teas You Must Try

6 Indian Teas You Must Try

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

From the Himalayan Butter Tea to Hyderabad's dessert-like Irani Chai, the many varieties of Indian tea are truly surprising!

'India can become centre of exporting fertiliser'

'India can become centre of exporting fertiliser'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

'The government has put in a lot of effort to provide infrastructure for the industry.'

Recipe: Kesar Pearls In Baked Yoghurt

Recipe: Kesar Pearls In Baked Yoghurt

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Time to indulge in something sweet yet traditional.

Nirma to tap into own funds, debt to buy Glenmark Life Sciences

Nirma to tap into own funds, debt to buy Glenmark Life Sciences

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Nirma has roped in BCG and KPMG to advise it on the fundraising options for the acquisition. The company had earlier informed banks that it would raise Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 7,000 crore in the current financial year for the acquisition. Bankers said the company will rely on its funds and future GLS dividend to repay its debt for acquisition.

Recipe: Jayanti's Panchmel Dal And Baafle

Recipe: Jayanti's Panchmel Dal And Baafle

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The protein-rich dal goes well with baafle that's deep-fried in ghee.

Recipe: Manasi's Dates And Walnut Eggless Cake

Recipe: Manasi's Dates And Walnut Eggless Cake

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Take time to bake a simple cake that is a good accompaniment to an afternoon cuppa.

The Sneaky Sugars Your Kids Might Be Eating

The Sneaky Sugars Your Kids Might Be Eating

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Excessive sugar intake has been linked to brain inflammation, which can affect cognitive functions such as memory, learning, and decision-making, warns Pankaj Prakash Sharma, founder, Happa Foods.

Christmas Recipe: Gingerbread Men

Christmas Recipe: Gingerbread Men

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

These men make Christmas jolly.

Makar Sankranti Recipe: Til Gud Cookies

Makar Sankranti Recipe: Til Gud Cookies

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Til and gud is the quintessential Sankrant combo and can be made into delicious cookies.

PIX: Fritz outlasts Tiafoe; meets Sinner in US Open final

PIX: Fritz outlasts Tiafoe; meets Sinner in US Open final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles semi-finals at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

Tricolour Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Tricolour Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Tricolour cupcakes on Independence Day for the fam.

Heatwave: 7 Tips To Stay Safe, Healthy

Heatwave: 7 Tips To Stay Safe, Healthy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

It is important to be wary of sunburn, dizziness, heatstroke, stomach issues and other heat-related illnesses, advises Dr Vidhe Sharma.

The World's First Suicide Bomber

The World's First Suicide Bomber

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation. Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly towards the Sri Lankan military camp. A few moments later all of Jaffna heard a thunderous explosion that brought the complex crashing down in clouds of dust. Miller had given birth to a deadly tactic that Prabhakaran would employ time and again with devastating consequences to Sri Lanka -- and India. A fascinating excerpt from M R Narayan Swamy's must read new book, The Rout Of Prabhakaran.

Recipe: Air Fryer Dahi Baras

Recipe: Air Fryer Dahi Baras

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

This favourite Holi dish can be made without deep frying the baras or bhalles.

Recipe: Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe: Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

You can add it to your kid's lunchbox or have with your chai.

Wonderful Scenes From Kanyakumari

Wonderful Scenes From Kanyakumari

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Temple festivals, Christmas mass, sunrise prayers for the new year at Vivekananda Rock -- Tamil Nadu's southern districts are the place to be.

Recipe: Chef Ajay Thakur's Classic Hummus

Recipe: Chef Ajay Thakur's Classic Hummus

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

The recipe to achieve super-smooth, creamy homemade hummus.