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Delhi To Reduce Legal Drinking Age From 25 to 21

The Delhi Government is planning to introduce a comprehensive piece of legislation to do away with the many anachronisms that survive because India's capital still follows an excise law introduced in 1914. Reporting the move, The Times of India said the Delhi Government now proposed ... more

India's Liquor Baron Eyes Taittinger Subsidiary in Loire Valley

Having failed in his US$650-million bid to acquire the Champagne house Taittinger last month, UB Group's irrepressible chairman Vijay Mallya has declared that he would be bidding for winemaker Bouvet-Ladubay, a subsidiary of Taittinger, for Rs 690 million (US$15 million)  ... more

Jay-Z Boycotts Cristal Over Roderer MD's 'Racist' Comments

Louis Roederer's Cristal, the rapper community's favourite bubbly, has come under a cloud following hip-hop artiste Jay-Z's allegations of racism against the boss of the Champagne house, reports Richard Woodard   ... more

After 20 Years, Japan Lifts Ban on Indian Mangoes

Japan has agreed to lift its two-decade-old ban on the import of Indian mangoes, says a media release issued by the Press Information Bureau. Japan's Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Shoichi Nakagawa, made this announcement in the presence of Kamal Nath, India's  ... more

Sula Gets Rave Reviews From Singapore Critic

Singapore's Remy Law of HappyVines.com urges his subscribers with an undying love for "curries and chilli spices" to "put away the belly bulging beers" and say "cheers to healthy wines." He made this suggestions before having very good things to say about Sula's wine offerings. Here's what  ... more

Papa John's Plans Six Stores in North India in '06

Papa John's, the world's third-largest pizza company with close to 3,000 outlets in 22 countries, is the newest entrant in the US$43 million Indian pizza market, reports The Economic Times. ... more