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After USA, Indian racially abused in New Zealand
Rediff.com6 Mar 2017"I don't know what to do, it really hurts my heart," said Narindervir Singh after he was told to go back to his own country.
TN's Pepsi-Coke boycott could hit Rs 1500 cr of business
Rediff.com2 Mar 2017Traders' body says retailers have supported boycott; eateries, supermarkets seek more time to decide.
Pepsi, Coke lose their fizz as Tamil Nadu begins boycott
Rediff.com1 Mar 2017A call by the Traders Federation in Tamil Nadu to ban sales of Coca Cola and Pepsi soft drinks came into effect on Wednesday with its president A M Vikrama Raja declaring drinks as 'toxic' for consumption.
As TN CM, Palaniswami's first order is to shut down 500 liquor shops
Rediff.com20 Feb 2017The announcement was part of late All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo J Jayalalithaa's promise to usher in prohibition in the state in a phased manner, Palaniswami said in his first formal press conference since his elevation as chief minister last week.
India's largest beer maker sees a low from highway sale ban
Rediff.com10 Feb 2017United Breweries says sales could fall by 40% following court ban.
29 dead, 70 hurt in Mexico fireworks market blast
Rediff.com21 Dec 2016Several of the injured are said to be critical and rescue workers are searching for more casualties in the scorched area.
A walk through Amritsar's Heritage Street
Rediff.com29 Oct 2016The street leading to the Golden Temple gets a makeover that takes you back in time.
Cola brands get a health scare
Rediff.com7 Apr 2016Giants like Pepsi and Coke are fast losing shelf-space to healthier, functional options.
Nitish declares Bihar a dry state
Rediff.com5 Apr 2016Earlier, The Nitish Kumar government had banned sale and consumption of country and spiced liquor in rural areas from April 1 this year, but had allowed sale of foreign liquor in towns and cities.
We are committed to banning liquor in Bihar: Nitish Kumar
Rediff.com21 Jan 2016Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday reiterated that his government is committed to enforce liquor ban or prohibition in the state. M I Khan/ Rediff.com report from Patna.
How real men celebrate the year end
Rediff.com6 Jan 2016'When I woke up on New Year's morning last week, it occurred to me that nobody had bothered to investigate how Christmas and the year end were different in my adopted home town of Bournemouth -- a charming place on the south coast of England -- from what played out on the streets of Pala in Kerala. This was clearly an important omission,' says Chindu Sreedharan, and sets out to correct it.
Demand to ban liquor on Eid puts Maharashtra government in 'dilemma'
Rediff.com21 Dec 2015Government is not able to decide on liquor ban as Eid-e-Milad is falling on the eve of Christmas.
Mallya@60: Once the king of good times, now a defaulter
Rediff.com11 Dec 2015Vijay Mallya has lost control of his companies.
Bihar's liquor ban is good politics, bad economics
Rediff.com7 Dec 2015Several states that imposed prohibition in the past lifted it once revenue loss began to pinch
Drink coffee to live longer
Rediff.com17 Nov 2015Drinking three to five cups of coffee a day might help you live longer, new research from Harvard suggests.
'Brushing more than twice a day can damage your teeth'
Rediff.com15 Nov 2015Remember, your oral hygiene does not depend on the number of times you brush.
Retail inflation rises to 5% in Oct on dearer food items
Rediff.com12 Nov 2015Retail inflation in pulses and products category rose to a staggering 42.20 per cent in October.
Retail inflation rises to 4.41% in Sep on dearer food items
Rediff.com12 Oct 2015Retail inflation rises to 4.41% in Sep on dearer food items
The secret to having a healthy heart
Rediff.com9 Sep 2015A healthy diet that is low on fat and sugar combined by regular exercise can improve the life of your heart.
Beer, whisky may come under food regulator's lens
Rediff.com24 Jun 2015FSSAI is the central body which lays down science-based standards.
Infographic: An outlook for the Indian economy
Rediff.com18 Jun 2015Prime highlights of SBI's latest edition of its Ecowrap on India
Retail inflation eases to 4-month low in April
Rediff.com12 May 2015Retail inflation in April softened further and fell to a four-month low of 4.87 per cent.
How to avoid weight gain while on vacation
Rediff.com6 May 2015It is possible to enjoy holiday goodies without putting on a single pound. Here's how...
Vijay Mallya: From bad to worse for 'King of Good Times'
Rediff.com27 Apr 2015Things appear to be going from bad to worse for Vijay Mallya, once known as 'King of Good Times', with the board of a company he nurtured into India's largest liquor maker asking him to quit.
Dos and don'ts to stay fit this summer
Rediff.com3 Apr 2015The dreaded summer's here and it's time to take precautions and stay healthy. Dr Rajkumar Chaudhary, Honourary Secretary, Association of Hospitals, has these tips for you
Package containing cyanide mailed to White House: Secret Service
Rediff.com18 Mar 2015The White House has received poisonous cyanide packed in an envelope carrying the address of a man who had earlier sent a similar package
Is cholesterol really bad for your health?
Rediff.com9 Mar 2015Cholesterol has long been associated with poor eating choices. But new US guidelines say that dietary cholesterol has very little impact on one's health.
Street food goes glam
Rediff.com21 Jan 2015From nitrogen frozen bhel puri and pav bhaji fondue to duck chilli samosas and paapri pizzas, fine-dining restaurants are now adding a bit of zing to the humble street food
How to stay fit this party season
Rediff.com19 Dec 2014Follow these tips and you can have a ball without missing out on fun.
Retail inflation at new low as food, vegetables turn cheaper
Rediff.com12 Dec 2014This development can strengthen the case for interest rate cut by the RBI.
How to be a star at office parties!
Rediff.com14 Oct 2014Diwali party, Xmas party or New Year party. These workplace etiquettes, while enjoying social gatherings at workplace, can not only create an impression for you but also save you some very awkward moments.
10 stocks that can give you high returns
Rediff.com7 Oct 2014Consolidation is the prime mood of the Indian equity market at the moment.
NaMo has warm water, Barack has red wine
Rediff.com30 Sep 2014Modi presented Obama with a richly silk-covered special edition of Mahatma Gandhi's interpretation of the Bhagvad Gita, and recordings of Dr Martin Luther King's speech when he visited India in 1959 and also a specially framed photograph of Dr King when he visited Rajghat. Modi had scrupulously researched and selected these gifts for Obama and more gifts would be presented on Tuesday during their summit for both the President and the First Family.
Modi asks cola cos to blend aerated drinks with fruit juice
Rediff.com24 Sep 2014Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he has asked soft drink makers like Pepsi to try and mix aerated drinks with 5 per cent fruit juice to help distressed farmers find a new market for their produce.
Retail inflation eases to 7.8%
Rediff.com12 Sep 2014The rate of price rise in vegetables stood at 15.15 per cent in August as against 16.88 per cent in the previous month.
Click for a hic: Order your liquor online
Rediff.com8 Sep 2014A handful of online retailers have started offering alcoholic beverages through the e-commerce route since then. Letsbuydrink.com caters to Delhi, Gurgaon, Faridabad and Mumbai and offers imported alcoholic beverages for sale.
In Kerala, the bar is closed
Rediff.com30 Aug 2014While the state's decision to take the road to Prohibition has been given a communal twist, there are several political imperatives of the move
Kerala gives hoteliers 15-day deadline to shut down bars
Rediff.com26 Aug 2014Firming up plans to drastically reduce availability of liquor, the Congress-led United Democratic Front government on Tuesday decided to issue notices to hoteliers below the five-star category to shut their bars by September 12.
Retail inflation rises to 7.96% in Jul on costly veggies
Rediff.com12 Aug 2014Inflation in rural and urban areas in July was 8.45 per cent and 7.42 per cent, respectively.