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15 killed, 2 critical in mass shooting at pub in Johannesburg
Rediff.com10 Jul 2022The police are investigating claims that a group of men arrived at the pub in a taxi and opened fire, killing 14 and injuring three patrons.
9 Heart Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
Rediff.com6 Jul 2022The secret to a healthy heart lies in living a stress-free, well-balanced lifestyle combined with regular physical activity and a good night's sleep, suggests cardiologist Dr Talha Meeran.
Want To SKIP SUGAR? Try These Options
Rediff.com21 Jun 2022Replacing refined sugar with dates, honey, stevia can help you stay healthy.
7 Foods Bad for Your Teeth
Rediff.com2 Jun 2022Dr Karishma Jaradi explains how excessive consumption of tea, coffee and lemon can be detrimental to healthy teeth.
10 Habits To Help You Sleep Better
Rediff.com17 Mar 2022Lack of sleep affects your mood, brain performance, and overall health besides increasing the risk of many diseases like heart disease, obesity, dementia, and stroke.
5 Tips To Take Care Of Your Teeth
Rediff.com24 Feb 2022Those with gum disease are at an increased risk for developing heart disease, warns Dr Karishma Jaradi, head dental surgeon at Dentzz Dental.
Govt urged to cut customs duties on British alcohol
Rediff.com19 Jan 2022The apex body for liquor firms Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies has urged the government to gradually reduce customs duties on British alcoholic beverages under the proposed India-UK free trade agreement to support domestic players. India and the UK have formally launched negotiations for an FTA, under which duties would be reduced or eliminated on several goods traded between the two countries. The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) has also suggested the government to ensure that the UK allows the selling of domestic whiskies as 'Indian Whisky', irrespective of whether they are made from malt, grain spirits or molasses-based spirits.
ASK AJIT: 'Which shares to buy short term and long term?'
Rediff.com17 Jan 2022Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your stockmarket queries.
Recipe: Fizzy Chocolate Martini
Rediff.com3 Jan 2022If you prefer non-alcoholic martinis, this recipe is meant for you.
Sexting, Voice Notes... HOT Dating Tips
Rediff.com7 Sep 2021Phone sex on a day to day basis in addition to exchange of saucy texts will keep the relationship electrifying and make your partner go nuts
Covid impact: Imports of digital thermometers rise 2,410%
Rediff.com27 Jul 2021From Covid-19 essentials, such as Vitamin C supplements and thermometers, to bicycles, laptops, and personal weighing scales, demand for certain items galloped during last financial year as the pandemic altered what Indians used on a day-to-day basis. Imports of outdoor sports equipment, handbags for women, and dentures, among others, plummeted. With outdoor activities coming to a halt last year and schools functioning virtually, imports of sports goods witnessed a decline, while inbound shipments of laptops and battery chargers saw a sharp uptick, according to the import data for the financial year 2020-21.
Olympic sponsor Toyota pulls out TV ads for Games
Rediff.com19 Jul 2021Organisers warn participants against eating out over COVID-19 risks.
FICCI suggests graded approach to unlock economy
Rediff.com2 Jun 2021With the number of coronavirus infections declining in the country, industry chamber FICCI has suggested the government to follow a graded approach in unlocking economic activities. The chamber has suggested opening up of economic activities depending upon the positivity rate of COVID-19 cases in that region or district. It has divided regions at four levels - minimal risk, low risk, medium risk and high risk. It has asked for opening e-commerce supplies for both essential and non-essential activities in all districts irrespective of the positivity rate, besides home delivery of alcoholic beverages, logistics, warehousing and all cargo movement.
Delhi allows home delivery of liquor for orders placed on app, website
Rediff.com1 Jun 2021The move will boost the government's revenue at a time when Delhi's economy is struggling in view of the Covid-induced lockdown that has been in place since April 19.
The Vata, Pitta, Kapha Way to Good Health
Rediff.com17 May 2021Yogini and wellness entrepreneur Radhika Iyer Talati tells you how simple modifications in your lifestyle can help you lead a healthy life.
From Matinee to Rahasya, breweries are out to lift your spirit
Rediff.com11 Apr 2021Young Indians seem genuinely enthusiastic about craft brands that are hip, aspirational and have plenty of the novelty quotient, says Dhruv Munjal.
Now, Dhoni's helicopter shot inspires chocolates!
Rediff.com6 Apr 2021Budding cricketers are not the only ones getting inspired by Mahendra Singh Dhoni's iconic helicopter shot as it has now become the inspiration for artisanal chocolates launched on Tuesday by food and beverage start-up 7InkBrews, where the former India captain is also a shareholder.
Cabinet nod for trade pact with Mauritius covering 310 items
Rediff.com17 Feb 2021The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the signing of a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement, a kind of a free trade pact, between India and Mauritius which is aimed at liberalising norms to boost two-way commerce
Small wineries have little to cheer amid Covid-19
Rediff.com8 Feb 2021Most producers have put off plans to make capital investments in their wineries, and implemented cost-reduction measures to conserve cash.
ITR filing exempted for pensioners above 75 years old
Rediff.com1 Feb 2021Senior citizens of 75 years and above having pension income and interest from fixed deposit in the same bank would not be required to file income tax returns for the financial year beginning April 1.
Govt imposes cess on host of items to fund agri infra development
Rediff.com1 Feb 2021In a bid to boost agriculture infrastructure, the government on Monday announced a cess on certain items, including petrol, diesel, gold and some imported agricultural products. While proposing the Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said that care has been taken not to put additional burden on consumers on most items. There is an immediate need to improve agricultural infrastructure so that we produce more, while also conserving and processing agricultural output efficiently, the minister said in her Budget Speech in Lok Sabha.
Will Kriti make a convincing Sita? VOTE!
Rediff.com4 Dec 2020Sources say Kriti Sanon, super excited to be working in the mythological space for the first time, will play Sita mata with the full conviction of a true devotee.
5 healthy tips to have a guilt free Diwali
Rediff.com13 Nov 2020Useful tips from fitness expert Meenakshi Mohanty to ensure that you keep your health a priority during this time of decadent meals and excessive drinks.
Bhutanese beer crosses the Himalayas into India
Rediff.com30 Aug 2020Bhutanese brewery Serbhum is behind Kati Patang, a beer sold by Delhi-based Empyrean Spirits. Launched in Zesty Amber and Snappy Wheat variants in 2018, Kati Patang prides itself on being "brewed with the happiest water on earth".
Much awaited getaway from the lockdown
Rediff.com11 Jul 2020'Hope your weekend is less strenuous than ours,' says Kishore Singh.
Love in the time of social distancing
Rediff.com29 May 2020No one knows when the lockdown will end and people will get to meet in person, but hopes of finding their 'soulmates' is keeping the lights burning amid all the gloom and doom.
Zomato, Swiggy start home delivery of alcohol in Odisha
Rediff.com26 May 2020To place orders, customers need to complete an instant age verification by uploading a picture of their valid government ID, followed by a selfie which the platform will use for authentication.
SC stays HC order, allows liquor shops in TN to reopen
Rediff.com15 May 2020The Supreme Court on Friday paved the way for the reopening of State-owned liquor vends in Tamil Nadu by staying a Madras high court order which had ordered their closure for the time being on the ground that there was violation of guidelines, such as social distancing, meant to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao, S K Kaul and B R Gavai, in the proceedings held through video conferencing, stayed the May 8 order of the high court after taking note of the appeal of state government's firm, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), which sells alcoholic beverages in the state.
Liquor volumes may take 20% hit in FY21
Rediff.com14 May 2020Almost 70 per cent of alcohol distribution in India happens through liquor vends or shops, while 30 per cent happens on-premise, that is, in bars, pubs, and hotels.
Draft SOPs for fliers has no cabin bag, using Aarogya Setu, etc
Rediff.com12 May 2020Filling up of a detailed questionnaire related to COVID-19, carrying no cabin baggage, using Aarogya Setu app and reaching airport at least two hours before flight departure might well be among the requirements for air passengers during the initial phase after resumption of commercial flights. The civil aviation ministry has come out with a draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for restarting commercial air passenger services in the country, which remain suspended since March 25 in the wake of the lockdown to curb spreading of coronavirus infections.
How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do
Rediff.com7 Apr 2020Include nutritious food in your diet. Avoid alcohol. Take your last meal at least 3 hours before bedtime.
Lockdown effect: Kerala govt to issue passes for alcoholics
Rediff.com31 Mar 2020Doctors said the decision was a medical blunder.
Coronavirus impacts booze biz
Rediff.com22 Mar 2020Diageo, the largest alcoholic beverage company in the world, estimates that the loss ending June 2020 would be between $300 million and $420 million.
Why I Love Wine
Rediff.com11 Mar 2020Wine is the only beverage that continues to change after bottling, and which after 20 or even 50 years can surprise, amaze and delight, says Alok Chandra.
13 foods to calm anxiety and reduce stress
Rediff.com24 Feb 2020The right food choices can help reduce anxiety and stress, says Chef Prabhakar Nagraj.
6 states see fall in tax revenues till November
Rediff.com30 Jan 2020The bulk of states' revenue comes from the devolution from the Centre's divisible tax pool, GST, VAT on petroleum, and excise duty on alcohol.
Have you drunk these new Indian beers?
Rediff.com18 Jan 2020These new Indian beers demonstrate that 'strong' needn't be unsubtle.
7 dental problems you'll have in your 30s
Rediff.com26 Dec 2019Once you reach 30, the foremost thing you need to check is on your old fillings, says Dr Karishma Jaradi.
Christmas recipe: How to make mulled wine at home
Rediff.com18 Dec 2019Special Christmas cocktail recipes shared by Gurpreet Singh, beverage manager of The Westin Mumbai Garden City.
The wine hubs of Bengaluru
Rediff.com12 Dec 2019'Wine bars there are, in plenty, in Karnataka,' notes Alok Chandra.