Pepsi, Coke lose their fizz as Tamil Nadu begins boycott

A 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......

How Indian soft power can overwhelm Pakistan

'Openness is a great weapon in the armoury of more open societies. That's why the fight with Pakistan isn't just about India be six times bigger, but equally bitter and insecure Pakistan,' argues......

From bricks to stocks: Indian family houses take leap with new-found wealth

Led by a new generation of entrepreneurs, India’s family offices are shifting from traditional investments in physical and tangible assets like real estate to investing in technology,......

Cola, beverage, ice cream makers expect surge in sales as temp soars

With a gradual rise in temperature and the start of heatwave, FMCG and dairy firms selling cola-based fizz drinks, juices, mineral water, ice creams and milk-based beverages expect a spike in sales......

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

As Ayodhya readies itself for the glittering, much-awaited consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 22, and as millions of pilgrims and devotees pour into the holy city for the momentous......

Will Tatas be the new owner of Bisleri? 'Talks are on,' says Ramesh Chauhan

Veteran industrialist Ramesh Chauhan on Thursday said he is scouting for a buyer for his packaged water business Bisleri International and is in talks with several players, including Tata Consumer......

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

It's addictive. It's entertaining. It's gorgeous. Once bitten by the K-drama bug, there's no going back. A binge worthy mix of style and substance, South Korea's small-screen wave, which hit......

Diljit Dosanjh: Sardar with Swag

For Diljit Dosanjh to stand by his faith, retain the turban and beard, and yet not trivialise himself in the roles he has essayed, is really his biggest achievement, observes Sandeep Goyal. IMAGE:......

Vat 69 to Coke: What Bollywood drinks in the movies

'In the early years of this century, barely 10 years after liberalisation, drinking Coke was still cool,' notes Uttaran Das Gupta. Contemplating a future in crime -- to be more specific, smuggling......

Dabangg Effect: Pepsi puts the fizz back in Brand Salman

Pepsi is betting on Dabangg 3's box office success.T E Narasimhan reports.   Salman Khan has swung a coup. The 50-plus actor has been signed on as the face of cola brand Pepsi, ending his......

Ronaldo panned for promoting controversial supplement

IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo put on a promotional post for Herbalife on his X handle. Photograph: Cristiano Ronaldo/X Cristiano Ronaldo got a severe schooling on social media for promoting a......

How Much Did Messi, Ronaldo Charge?

How expensive was this 'picture of the century'?Sandeep Goyal finds out. IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, photographed playing chess together. Photograph: Kind courtesy Louis......

Olympic sponsor Toyota pulls out TV ads for Games

IMAGE: A banner advertising Coca-Cola beverages, Toyota, Nissay and NTT, Olympic Games partner for Tokyo 2020, in Fukushima prefecture, Japan. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters/Files Tokyo......

Maradona's death triggers complex inheritance

IMAGE: Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona, his daughter Giannina and his ex-wife Claudia Villafane. Photograph: Enrique Marcarian/Reuters Diego Maradona's death has triggered an outpouring of......

In Tokyo, a growing sense of angst over virus-hit Games

IMAGE: The meetings between the Tokyo 2020 organising committee and 'partner companies,' including sponsors, take place regularly. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images For weeks, Olympic......