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
Still drinking expensive diet drinks? Bengaluru cook’s simple, homemade nimbu-sattu drink can keep you cool and energised even in hot summerBeat the summer heat with a refreshing homemade drink. Rajshree Manger Thapa, also known as Raji Didi, presents a simple recipe using lemon...
12 May, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Why health freaks never skip these 5 moringa recipesMoringa recipes: Moringa, the "drumstick tree," is a global superfood trend, celebrated for its rich vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. ...
07 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
D2C brands tweak packaging as West Asia conflict pushes up costsInput cost hikes, fueled by the West Asia conflict, are forcing direct-to-consumer brands to adapt. Companies are shifting packaging, intro...
04 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
HC orders lower GST on fruit-based fizzy drinks, not 28%Following a ruling by the Gauhati High Court, carbonated juice drinks are to be taxed at a lower 12% GST rate instead of the previous 28%. ...
12 Mar, 2025, 04.36 PM IST
Milaf Cola: Saudi Arabia launches world’s first date-based soft drink. Is it a threat to Coca Cola and Pepsi?Saudi Arabia has launched world’s first soft drink made purely out of dates, known as Milaf Cola. Milaf Cola has no added sugar and harness...
06 Dec, 2024, 01.46 PM IST
Sudan conflict threatens supply of key soft drink ingredientAbout 70% of the world's supply of gum arabic, for which there are few substitutes, comes from the acacia trees in the Sahel region that ru...
28 Apr, 2023, 11.43 AM IST
Coca-Cola is changing the flavor of a soda. AgainThis time, it is changing the taste and look of one of its most popular soft drinks: Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, better known as Coke Zero, the d...
15 Jul, 2021, 10.24 AM IST
SC asks FSSAI to inspect carborated drinks, fruit, veg marketsSupreme Court has ordered periodic checks of all facilities manufacturing them as also major fruits and vegetable markets.
23 Oct, 2013, 08.25 PM IST
Relief to soft drink industry: SC refuses to issue directions on chemical contentsIn a huge relief to soft drink industry, the Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to issue directions to them to reveal the chemical contents i...
22 Oct, 2013, 11.59 AM IST
- Supreme Court reserves order on plea against soft drinks
A bench of justices K S Radhakrishnan and Dipak Misra reserved its order after a detailed hearing on the Public Interest Litigation petitio...
13 Dec, 2012, 10.13 PM IST
- Rasna to set up new facilities abroad
Soft-drink maker Rasna plans to scale up its manufacturing capacities in the overseas locations as it seeks to better the 15 per cent growt...
20 Mar, 2008, 09.07 PM IST
- Centre mulls checks on misleading ads for soft drinks
The Centre is considering ways to check alleged ‘misleading advertisements’ by soft drink manufacturers.
14 Jul, 2007, 02.40 AM IST
- No ban on Coke and Pepsi in Bengal: CM
Colas would not be banned in West Bengal till the state government received a report on samples sent to the Centre for testing, Chief Minis...
17 Aug, 2006, 04.30 PM IST
- Rajasthan bans colas in educational institutions
The Rajasthan government on Friday banned all brands of soft drinks including Pepsi and Coca-Cola in educational institutions across the st...
05 Aug, 2006, 02.25 AM IST
- SC issues notices to Pepsico, Coke
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to soft drink majors Pepsico and Coca Cola on a petition seeking that there should be a disclosu...
04 Aug, 2006, 12.50 PM IST