The spy who bribed me

Former minister Madhavrao Scindia used to joke that one reason why he wished he still had his privy purse was to put my integrity to the test. My unfailing reply that he was rich enough as it was......

Scotch Whisky defies downturn

Global exports of Scotch Whisky reached the record level of 3.13 billion pounds in 2009, despite the economic downturn in some major markets, The Scotch Whisky Association said on Thursday. Scotch......

Call to lift duty curbs on Scotch whisky

Pete Wilkinson, director of international affairs, Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), is in India and he's on a mission. The Edinburgh-based SWA wants a drop in India's duties on Scotch. True to the......

An independent Scotland might lower the spirit of Scotch whisky lovers

The museum room is seen at the Diageo Cardhu distillery in Scotland. Photograph: Russell Cheyne/Reuters Scotch lovers have a reason to worry. There are fears that the pricing and availability of......

UB to launch low-cost Scotch whisky variant

The country's largest liquor company UB Group is launching a low cost variant of its Black Dog Scotch whisky to expand its market to a larger consumer segment and the middle income group in......