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High ways of Spirits

High ways of Spirits

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

Hopefully, all's well that ends well, and business should get back to normal soon, says Alok Chandra.

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The inclination for sex also increases because the messiness of periods, the need for contraception and the fear of pregnancy are over, the nest is empty and her partner retired, with all the time in the world at their disposal to indulge in such activities, which makes them enjoy it all the more!

Centre in favour of GST on alcohol

Centre in favour of GST on alcohol

Rediff.com12 Dec 2009

The Centre has turned down the proposal of the empowered group of state finance ministers to keep alcohol out of goods and services tax.

10 Habits To Help You Sleep Better

10 Habits To Help You Sleep Better

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Lack of sleep affects your mood, brain performance, and overall health besides increasing the risk of many diseases like heart disease, obesity, dementia, and stroke.

Lockdown effect: Kerala govt to issue passes for alcoholics

Lockdown effect: Kerala govt to issue passes for alcoholics

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Doctors said the decision was a medical blunder.

After USA, Indian racially abused in New Zealand

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.

Lift ban on alcohol, Mallya tells Modi

Lift ban on alcohol, Mallya tells Modi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

Liquor-baron Vijay Mallya today virtually asked the Gujarat government to lift prohibition in force in the state.

As TN CM, Palaniswami's first order is to shut down 500 liquor shops

As TN CM, Palaniswami's first order is to shut down 500 liquor shops

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The 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

India's largest beer maker sees a low from highway sale ban

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

United Breweries says sales could fall by 40% following court ban.

Consuming beverages majorly affects weightloss

Consuming beverages majorly affects weightloss

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Desperate to shed flab? Well, keep a tab on what you drink rather than what you eat, for a new study says that beverage consumption is actually a bigger factor when it comes to weight loss.

Top earners, high-growth sectors under tax scanner

Top earners, high-growth sectors under tax scanner

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has asked field officers to augment tax collections by ensuring that sectors growing at faster rates compensate for those growing slower.

29 dead, 70 hurt in Mexico fireworks market blast

29 dead, 70 hurt in Mexico fireworks market blast

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Several of the injured are said to be critical and rescue workers are searching for more casualties in the scorched area.

Want To SKIP SUGAR? Try These Options

Want To SKIP SUGAR? Try These Options

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Replacing refined sugar with dates, honey, stevia can help you stay healthy.

US welcomes duty cut on alcohol

US welcomes duty cut on alcohol

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

The US has hailed India's recent move to withdraw the additional duty on beer, wine and distilled spirits, saying it was a positive step.

SC stays HC order, allows liquor shops in TN to reopen

SC stays HC order, allows liquor shops in TN to reopen

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The 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.

What GST Council will likely discuss in its June meet

What GST Council will likely discuss in its June meet

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The focus will be on tackling the unfinished agenda requiring immediate attention like tax structure for solar projects, uniform tax rate on state-organised and state-authorised lotteries, taxing non-potable alcohol besides certain changes in the law, extension for NAA and rate rationalisation.

20 biggest wine-producing places in the world

20 biggest wine-producing places in the world

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Let's take a look at some of the biggest wine-producing countries.

20 countries that consume most beer

20 countries that consume most beer

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Let's take a look at some countries that consume most beer.

After a Rs 600-cr renovation, Oberoi Delhi to open from Jan 1

After a Rs 600-cr renovation, Oberoi Delhi to open from Jan 1

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

The hotel is equipped with new, clean air technology which promises its guests the cleanest air in the city on par with global standards.

Demand to ban liquor on Eid puts Maharashtra government in 'dilemma'

Demand to ban liquor on Eid puts Maharashtra government in 'dilemma'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Government is not able to decide on liquor ban as Eid-e-Milad is falling on the eve of Christmas.

Retail inflation rises to 5% in Oct on dearer food items

Retail inflation rises to 5% in Oct on dearer food items

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Retail 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

Retail inflation rises to 4.41% in Sep on dearer food items

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Retail inflation rises to 4.41% in Sep on dearer food items

Now, Dhoni's helicopter shot inspires chocolates!

Now, Dhoni's helicopter shot inspires chocolates!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Budding 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.

Australian beverage firms eye India

Australian beverage firms eye India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

Australia's Trade Commissioner to India Elizabeth Sullivan has said that several food and beverages company in her country are keen to enter the Indian market.

Biggest beer companies in the world

Biggest beer companies in the world

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Beer is the world's most widely consumed alcoholic beverage.

Can drinking alcohol affect your fertility?

Can drinking alcohol affect your fertility?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

The effects of excessive intake of alcohol on health remain the same -- it can affect male fertility. Men tend to show a greater liking for drinking, but they need to pay a price for that -- their potency!

Beer, whisky may come under food regulator's lens

Beer, whisky may come under food regulator's lens

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

FSSAI is the central body which lays down science-based standards.

Infographic: An outlook for the Indian economy

Infographic: An outlook for the Indian economy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Prime highlights of SBI's latest edition of its Ecowrap on India

Why is South India consuming more cola than North?

Why is South India consuming more cola than North?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

The region constituted more than 31percent of the segment's total sales volume in 2016.

Retail inflation eases to 4-month low in April

Retail inflation eases to 4-month low in April

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Retail inflation in April softened further and fell to a four-month low of 4.87 per cent.

Have you been to a spa party?

Have you been to a spa party?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

'It's cool in a decadent, Rome-is-burning kind of way,' says Kishore Singh.

Dos and don'ts to stay fit this summer

Dos and don'ts to stay fit this summer

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

The 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

Package containing cyanide mailed to White House: Secret Service

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The White House has received poisonous cyanide packed in an envelope carrying the address of a man who had earlier sent a similar package

Cabinet nod for trade pact with Mauritius covering 310 items

Cabinet nod for trade pact with Mauritius covering 310 items

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The 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

ASK AJIT: 'Which shares to buy short term and long term?'

ASK AJIT: 'Which shares to buy short term and long term?'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your stockmarket queries.

Burnout: Why young Indians MUST correct their lifestyle

Burnout: Why young Indians MUST correct their lifestyle

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Do you often skip breakfast because you wake up late? Do you stay back after work to meet deadlines and frequently complain of lack of sleep? Is your sedentary lifestyle pushing you to lose/gain weight? If the answer to all these questions is affirmative, it's high time you took a reality check, else you could be headed for chronic health disorders like bone problems, obesity, cancer, cardiac arrest and PCOS, warn medical experts.

Retail inflation eases to 7.8%

Retail inflation eases to 7.8%

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The rate of price rise in vegetables stood at 15.15 per cent in August as against 16.88 per cent in the previous month.

Retail inflation rises to 7.96% in Jul on costly veggies

Retail inflation rises to 7.96% in Jul on costly veggies

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Inflation in rural and urban areas in July was 8.45 per cent and 7.42 per cent, respectively.

Diageo buys fresh 26% in USL for Rs 11,449 crore, gains control

Diageo buys fresh 26% in USL for Rs 11,449 crore, gains control

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

UK-based Diageo paid Rs 3,030 for a share of United Spirits Ltd, more than double of Rs 1,440 it offered in the previous bid last year.

13 foods to calm anxiety and reduce stress

13 foods to calm anxiety and reduce stress

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The right food choices can help reduce anxiety and stress, says Chef Prabhakar Nagraj.