Google calls Lake Ontario “Lake America” in the US. Here’s why Canadians are seeing the controversial new name tooGoogle Maps’ decision to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America for U.S. users has sparked an unexpected issue in Canada, with several Canadia...
Peg by peg, Vodka's share is rising in IndiaVodka is capturing a record share of India's liquor market, driven by younger consumers and women. This trend marks a major structural shif...
An American village had a population of just one person left in 2004. That only resident also became its mayor, clerk and bartenderMonowi, a tiny village in Nebraska, was left with just one resident after Elsie Eiler’s husband died in 2004. Instead of leaving, Eiler sta...
Pernod Ricard weighs options for India IPO, kicks off legal processPernod Ricard has confirmed that its board is evaluating a potential IPO of its Indian operations and has begun legal preparations to keep ...
High spirits: Onam liquor sales in Kerala cross Rs 700 crore in 8 daysKerala's state-run Bevco has achieved record liquor sales during the Onam festival. Sales reached Rs 770 crore in the first eight days of t...
In 2000, a Spanish researcher found up to 7 micrograms of neuroactive alkaloids in every gram of chocolate. 26 years later, the finding still adds a chemical clue to the mystery of chocolate cravingsResearchers found neuroactive alkaloids called tetrahydro-beta-carbolines in chocolate. These compounds are also present in alcoholic bever...
Tilaknagar Industries open to another large deal after Imperial Blue buyout, chairman saysTilaknagar Industries is open to another large deal after its recent acquisition. Consolidation is gathering pace in India's dynamic liquor...
Varun Beverages to foray into alcohol biz, set up subsidiaryVarun Beverages is entering the alcohol business by incorporating a new subsidiary. The company has appointed Prathmesh Mishra as the chief...
Three from Assam among seven in first batch of first-of-its-kind NCVET-approved Tea Sommelier courseThe programme is an NCVET-approved skill programme aligned to NSQF Level 4, covering tea appreciation, tasting, blending and artisanal tea ...
Consumer giants' forex earnings shine despite gobal woesLeading Indian manufacturers significantly increased exports in the last fiscal year. These companies collectively achieved net foreign exc...
Gujarat hooch tragedy: Two more die, toll rises to 13Thirteen people have died from consuming spurious liquor in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district. Two more victims succumbed to their injuries whil...
Tamil Nadu steps up liquor quality checks across distilleries after Enrica controversyTamil Nadu has ordered strict quality testing across all state distilleries. This action follows public concern over a temporary ban and qu...
Bhavnagar Hooch toll rises to 9; 17 hospitalised, 3 in ICUNine people died from spurious liquor in Bhavnagar by Saturday evening. Seventeen individuals remained hospitalized, with three in critical...
Gujarat liquor tragedy kills nine, leaves three criticalThe death toll from spurious liquor in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district has risen to nine. Three individuals remain in critical condition while...
Canada premier calls Trump ‘bad person’, urges Ottawa not to cave in trade talksCanadian provincial leaders express strong criticism of President Donald Trump. They urge Canada to resist making further concessions in on...
Gujarat spurious liquor tragedy: 7 dead, 30 hospitalised in BhavnagarSeven individuals have died after consuming spurious liquor in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district. Thirty other persons are currently hospitalise...
FSSAI inspects Pernod Ricard plant, collects whisky samples in wider industry probePernod Ricard's Bengaluru plant was inspected by India's food safety regulator, with officials collecting liquor samples and seeking docume...