In 1907, a lawyer worried about shared water cups helped push a disposable paper cup into daily American lifeA simple invention, the disposable paper cup, transformed public hygiene in the early 1900s. Lawyer Lawrence Luellen's idea offered a safe ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Hair loss due to soft drinks: Hair transplant surgeon explains whether drinking soda with meals can make you go baldCold drink causing hair loss: Daily cold drink habits might affect hair health. Doctors note a link between sugary beverages and conditions...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
A cola float at midnightA midnight cola float ritual unfolds with the clink of ice, the fizz of cola, and the slow melt of vanilla ice cream, creating a bubbling, ...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Worst is behind, demand recovery underway for Indian textile sector as tariff woes ease: ReportIndia's textile industry is seeing a comeback as uncertainty over US tariffs has ended. Global demand is getting better. This brings new ho...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
ADIA to sell 2.3% Lenskart stake in Rs 1,944 crore block dealAbu Dhabi Investment Authority is set to divest a 2.3% stake in Lenskart for approximately Rs 1,944 crore via a block deal. This follows So...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Consumer staples sector to face growth normalization in 2nd half of 2026, updates on pricing power and channel efficiency eyedConsumer staples growth momentum is likely to moderate in the second half of FY27 as GST-related benefits phase out and high base effects s...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Gen Z's love for cold coffee has brands chasing beverage boomIndia's younger consumers are embracing cold coffee as an everyday drink. Brands like Nestle, HUL, and Tata Starbucks are expanding their o...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
A new-age thirst for beverages is emerging as a key force in India's consumer goods marketBeverage industry in India: Indian companies are seeing strong growth in drinks like coffee, ready-to-drink options, and protein beverages....
09 Jun, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Anand Mahindra fascinated by this Indian city where people can drink water straight from tap; explains why they don't need RO purifiers or bottled waterAnand Mahindra Puri water story: Puri, a coastal city in India, now offers tap water safe for direct consumption. This achievement stems fr...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Keenly watching India-US trade deal developments: Brown-Forman India MDBrown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's, is closely monitoring the India-United States trade deal. Positive signs are emerging for the bil...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Can replacing sugary beverages with ‘healthy’ alternatives help you lose weight? Stanford-trained longevity expert says: ‘Why you switch…’Longevity expert Peter Attia clarifies the impact of switching to artificially sweetened beverages for weight loss. While some studies show...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
SoftBank snags Rs 2,873 crore from Lenskart stake sale, clocking 7x returnSVF II Lightbulb Cayman, a SoftBank affiliate, sold 5.65 crore shares, or 3.25%, in Lenskart for Rs 2,873 crore through a block deal on Wed...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Pepsico launches energy drink Adrenaline Rush, eyes mass-premium segmentPepsiCo has introduced its premium energy drink, Adrenaline Rush, to the Indian market. This move expands their beverage portfolio, offerin...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Coca-Cola uncaps IPO plans for India bottling business, eyes 2027 listingThe Coca-Cola Company is preparing to take its India bottling business, Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings (HCCH), public in a significant IPO ex...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.27 AM IST
In 1888, a pharmacist’s syrup met carbonated water by chance which made Coca-Cola a global drinkCoca-Cola's origin story is more than just chance. Pharmacist John Pemberton created his syrup during an era of medicinal tonics. The drink...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Mann Ki Baat Episode 134: From Aam Panna & Sol Kadhi to Neer Mor and Bela Panna; How to make the 9 healthy Indian drinks recommended by PM Modi for heatwave reliefMann Ki Baat Episode 134: During the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's diverse traditional s...
31 May, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Sugarcane or Ganne Ka Juice Not Healthy: ICMR suggests avoiding soft drinks, fruit juices, tea, and coffeeGanne Ka Juice Peene Ke Nuksaan: As heatwaves intensify, health experts caution against excessive sugarcane juice consumption due to its hi...
29 May, 2026, 01.00 PM IST