Bangkok Fire: 27 killed, 22 critically injured after blaze rips through Thai pubBangkok pub fire kills 27 and leaves 22 critically injured after smoke and flames engulf a crowded venue. Survivors say there were no rear ...
13 Jul, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
This Qatari royal bought an European villa for $395 million, bigger than Vatican City. The Sardinian estate features 126 rooms, remote-controlled erupting volcano, secret cave to hide from drones and moreSheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani acquired Villa Certosa for €350 million which is Europe’s most ostentatious villa. This Sardinia...
12 Jul, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
American giants warn higher tariffs on India & others may backfire on US' manufacturingSeveral major US companies, including Intel, IBM, Dell, Honeywell Aerospace, Ford, GE Appliances and De Beers, have urged the US Trade Repr...
08 Jul, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Extreme heat could change the mix for European drinks makersEurope's scorching heatwaves are challenging the notion that hot weather always boosts alcohol sales. Research indicates that extreme tempe...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Eight accused in Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft case sent to 14-day judicial custodyEight individuals arrested in connection with alleged theft of donations at Ayodhya's Ram temple have been remanded to 14 days judicial cus...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
Finding meaning in the long run: The road to comradesA 54-year-old runner recounts his seven-year journey from struggling to complete a 5 km run to competing in South Africa’s 86 km Comrades M...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsThere are market phases when one risk dominates. Then there are phases like this, when risks arrive from every direction and refuse to stan...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Odd timing of FIFA matches may keep bars, restaurants from joining partyIndian sports bars and restaurants anticipate lower customer numbers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Unfavorable match timings, with late-nigh...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
As World Cup heats up, experts warn fans about mixing alcohol and extreme temperaturesSoccer fans will be drinking alcohol during the FIFA World Cup games. Experts warn that mixing alcohol with extreme heat carries risks. Exc...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Want to exchange old gold for new jewellery? Beware of these taxesIndians exchanging old gold for new should be aware of potential taxes on sales and purchases. The Income Tax Department monitors high-valu...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Bars, cafes step up to the crease with offers on IPL final nightDespite rising costs, restaurants and bars saw a surge in business during the IPL final. Bengaluru outlets reported full bookings, with som...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Ladakh rings in new excise policy- wider choice in low alcohol content; hard liquor also at retail vendsThe administration’s decision comes in the wake of growing concerns raised by civil society, religious organizations, and medical experts r...
31 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Ladakh's new excise policy eases restrictions on liquor saleLadakh's new Excise Policy permits hard liquor sales, reduces license documents from 16 to six, and expands availability to four more distr...
31 May, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
India’s brandy boom still feels uncool. Liquor cos want to give it a makeoverBrandy, a spirit deeply entrenched in South India's culture and cinema, is now undergoing a national makeover. Despite being India's second...
20 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Alcohol-in-beverage: Karnataka leads India’s next liquor tax experimentKarnataka becomes India's first state to adopt an Alcohol-in-Beverage excise duty structure. This new policy, effective May 11, deregulates...
17 May, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
'Nao' is the time: Why Diageo India is backing this Indian craft gin producerAnand Virmani, Co-Founder & Master Distiller, Goa-based Nao Spirits & Beverages, explains how they marketed India’s first craft gin, Greate...
16 May, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Carlsberg sales fall 25% in FY21 amid bar closuresThe company, in its annual filings with the Registrar of Companies, said during the lockdown period, manufacturing as well as off-trade and...
01 Dec, 2021, 07.18 AM IST