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We're not replacing Scotch, we're in India to build bourbon: Sazerac's Diego Bianchi

India, May 1 -- In February this year, the government slashed tariffs on imported American whiskey, reducing the effective duty on bourbon from 150% to around 100%. The move is expected to create new ... Read More


Neither Tamil nor Hindi is keeping pace with the future, says leading linguist Peggy Mohan

India, March 25 -- Four years ago, with the lucidly written Wanderers, Kings, Merchants, Peggy Mohan traced the history of India through the languages its people speak. In her new book, Father Tongue,... Read More


Small towns shaken & stirred: How bartenders from Mokokchung to Moradabad are making their mark

India, March 16 -- The inaugural edition of India Bartender Week, held recently in Gurgaon, featured some impressive names. International superstar Erik Lorincz, commissioned to create a cocktail for ... Read More


India could be among the top 10 Swiss watch markets in the next 5 to 7 years: Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard

India, March 11 -- India has been Rado's largest market for the past two years, with the Swiss watchmaker commanding a dominant share of the country's affordable luxury segment-ranging between 45% and... Read More


Will tariff cuts give bourbon whiskey the boost it needs?

India, Feb. 26 -- The recent import duty cut on bourbon whiskey has sparked curiosity among spirits enthusiasts and, perhaps, renewed interest in a category long overlooked in India. The reduction in ... Read More


India has so much cannabis, yet profits so little from it, says new book exploring country's relationship with drugs

India, Feb. 21 -- India and cannabis go back a long way. The plant has had a close association with major religions and has been used for over 2,000 years as food, fibre, and medicine, as well as for ... Read More