Coke and Pepsi contain alcohol: study
June 27th, 2012 - 9:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 27 (IANS) Coca-Cola and Pepsi contain minute traces of alcohol, a study has revealed.According to tests carried out by the Paris-based National Institute of Consumption, more than half ... Read more...
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Now Ranbir promotes football
April 5th, 2012 - 2:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) After T20 cricket, T20 football is here! Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor, brand ambassador of Pepsi, has urged the youth to be part of the ... Read more...
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Katrina on a bottle! (Movie Snippets)
March 30th, 2012 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Are you a die hard Katrina Kaif fan? A limited range of collectible bottles inspired by the actress has been launched and fans can ... Read more...
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After cricket, Pepsi moves to football
March 1st, 2012 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The last time around five prominent cricketers, including Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, promoted the "Youngistaani" concept during the 2011 World Cup. Building on ... Read more...
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Blame your genes for your addiction to coffee
April 9th, 2011 - 12:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 9 (ANI): If you can't get through the day without a caffeine hit, your genes may be to be blame.U.S. researchers have revealed that some people inherit genes, which make ... Read more...
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Call to ban ‘cancer-causing’ caramel colouring used in Coke, Pepsi
February 17th, 2011 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 17 (ANI): An influential health lobby group has urged the US government to ban an artificial brown colouring agent used in Coca-Cola and Pepsi, warning that the ingredients could cause ... Read more...
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Tea losing popularity among youngsters
October 21st, 2010 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Despite being a popular beverage in India, tea is losing popularity amongst youngsters, a study Thursday said. The main reason being cited is that it's not considered ... Read more...
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Leading brands selling contaminated honey: Study
September 15th, 2010 - 5:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) A few leading Indian and foreign brands of honey have high levels of antibiotics, which could pose major health problems, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) ... Read more...
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Caloric drinks show different effects on energy intake among men and women
August 26th, 2010 - 3:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 26 (ANI): Having caloric beverages like fizzy colas and packaged juices has different affects on short-term total energy intake in men and women, according to a new scientific study from ... Read more...
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More medical checks needed to curb diabetes epidemic in China: Expert
May 26th, 2010 - 3:34 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): China is in the grips of a diabetes epidemic that will only continue to grow unless a comprehensive diagnosis mechanism is put in place, according to a ... Read more...
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Car used in Times Square bombing sold by college girl
May 4th, 2010 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
New York, May 4 (IANS) The vehicle used in Saturday's failed Times Square bombing attempt was sold by a 19-year-old Connecticut college student through internet, The New York Post reported.
Peggy Colas ... Read more...
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Ranbir Kapoor presents her with the Grand Prize of Rs 50 lacs to 22-year-old Maria Islam from Mumbai for Pepsi The Game
April 26th, 2010 - 4:16 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 26, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Over the last month, millions of Youngistaanis have played "Pepsi The Game' using their mental smarts to come closer to winning Rs. 50 lacs. They experienced the ... Read more...
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Exercising and still overweight? Don’t gorge on carbs
April 9th, 2010 - 11:20 am ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) As summer descends and you hit the gym to lose the flab piled on in winter, experts say it's not enough. What also counts is ... Read more...
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Indian sugar shortage may hit Malaysian sweet tooth (Lead)
August 18th, 2009 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 18 (IANS) Malaysians, known for their sweet tooth, are bracing for high prices and low supply of sugar due to a production shortfall in India, the world's second largest ... Read more...
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Malaysians brace for costlier sugar
August 18th, 2009 - 12:46 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 18 (IANS) Malaysians, known for their sweet tooth, are bracing for high prices and low supply of sugar due to a production shortfall in India, the world's second largest ... Read more...
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Shreyas Talpade becomes the voice of junta!
July 28th, 2009 - 12:25 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Shreyas Talpade has something intense about him. If you haven't seen that already in spite of his funny roles in films, you've got to check out this ad he has done ... Read more...
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Boxer Vijender will be Pepsi’s new brand ambassador
May 12th, 2009 - 9:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) India's Olympic bronze medal winning boxer Vijender will be Pepsi's new brand ambassador.
Vijender is one of the first sportsmen beyond the realm of cricket who has joined ... Read more...
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RSS set to enter FMCG market - with cow urine and dung products
February 14th, 2009 - 10:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) What's common between a new brand of soft drinks, toothpowder, paper, distemper and furniture proposed to be launched by a Hindu organisation? All these products use cow ... Read more...
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Heres how you can stay motivated to achieve your goals
June 29th, 2008 - 2:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 29 (ANI): Started a diet program, followed it religiously for 2 weeks and on the start of the third week, hell broke lose and you were again on the ... Read more...
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Coming soon, energy drink Cocaine to send your spirits soaring
June 25th, 2008 - 6:15 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, June 25 (ANI): The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) is worried that a Christchurch man has plans to import and sell more than 280,000 cans of an energy drink ... Read more...
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Mentos and Diet Cokes explosive reaction mystery unravelled
June 13th, 2008 - 4:47 pm ICT by ANI
London , June 13 (ANI): Students at Appalachian State University have finally solved the scientific mystery behind the explosive reaction produced by adding Mentos to Diet Coke.Through a series of experiments, ... Read more...
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Flat colas not an effective alternative to oral rehydration solution
May 27th, 2008 - 1:17 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 27 (ANI): Parents should not give their children flat carbonated drinks to rehydrate them after sickness and diarrhoea, according to a new study.Researchers at Watford General Hospital in Hertfordshire ... Read more...
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Popular energy drinks cause tooth erosion, says study
March 16th, 2008 - 3:23 pm ICT by admin
New York, March 16 (IANS) Energy drinks are fast gaining popularity and may give you that extra zing, but they are bad for your teeth, a new study contends. More than sodas ... Read more...
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