Pop music culture is diminishing and it upsets Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar, who would love to do something to save it, but admits he can't bring about the change single-handedly. ...
04:46 PM, Mar 03, 2013
Men who drink fizzy drinks are not just ruining their teeth but could also be at risk of aggressive prostate cancer, the Daily Mail reported on Tuesday. ...
09:16 AM, Nov 28, 2012
Pueblo: A Colorado boy who survived three years without a brain has died. Nickolas Coke, of Pueblo, was born with only a brain stem, a condition known as anencephaly. The National Center for Biotechnology Information says most babies born with anencephaly live only a few days. The center says it occurs in 1 out of 10,000 births. Nickolas' grandmother, Sherri Kohut, tells KOAA-TV that she believes Nickolas came down with...
02:58 AM, Nov 02, 2012
London: 'Harry Potter' actor Daniel Radcliffe has split from his long-time love Rosie Coker amid rumours of a fling with actress Erin Darke on the set of his new film, 'Kill Your Darlings'. Coker's father Malcolm confirmed the couple had split, reported Daily Mail. "Rosie's not in this country at the moment. She's trying to move on. She won't want to talk about it," he said. The painter and decorator...
05:39 PM, Oct 19, 2012
London: 'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe says the most important thing according to him in life is maintaining good relationships with your friends, family and loved ones. The 23-year-old said he is often plagued by self-doubt and worries about his work and it is at these times when he realises having great friends and a loving family are so crucial, reported Contactmusic. "When you do feel self-doubt or you do...
03:58 PM, Sep 18, 2012
Tehran: The Great Satan still sells in Iran. Even after decades of diplomatic estrangement and tightening economic sanctions, American products manage to find their way into the Iranian marketplace. The routes are varied: back channel exporters, licensing workarounds and straightforward trade for goods not covered by the US embargoes over Iran's nuclear programme. It offers lessons in the immense difficulties facing Western attempts to isolate Iran's economy, which has deepening...
09:11 AM, Sep 16, 2012
Rio de Janeiro: Former Brazilian star midfielder's decision to have a sip of Pepsi at a press conference cost him dearly as rivals Coke pulled the plug on his endorsement deal. The former Barcelona man had himself to blame for his pocket being $760,000 lighter. Coke released Ronaldinho for giving Pepsi the advertisement they were paying for. However Coca Cola marketing chief Marcelo Pontes said it was just a matter...
05:15 PM, Jul 11, 2012
London: 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 of leading colas contain traces of alcohol, Daily Mail reported on Wednesday. These include the brand leaders Coca-Cola and Pepsi Cola, while it is mainly only cheap supermarket versions of the drink which are alcohol-free. French magazine '60 Million Consumers' published the...
12:24 PM, Jun 28, 2012
New Delhi: Coca Cola, the world's largest beverage firm, said on Tuesday it planned to invest $5 billion in India over the next eight years on expanding its bottling and other business capacities. "We plan to invest $5 billion in Indian business between now and 2020. This represents an increase of $3 billion beyond what we had previously committed to investing in this market," Coca Cola Chairman and Chief Executive...
05:23 PM, Jun 26, 2012
New Delhi: After a successful maiden innings, the second season of the popular music show Coke Studio is all set to grow larger in scale and creativity. The focus of the second season, to be aired on MTV in July, is on diversity and originality with eight unique episodes, 12 producers and over 200 musicians being involved. The first season saw a number of mainstream as well as folk and...
03:50 PM, Jun 25, 2012
New York: The Coca-Cola Co. plans to start selling its drinks in Myanmar for the first time in 60 years, following the US government's decision to suspend investment sanctions on the country for its democratic reforms. Myanmar is one of three countries where Coca-Cola doesn't do business. The other two are Cuba and North Korea. The world's biggest soft drink maker said Thursday it will start doing business in the...
10:06 AM, Jun 15, 2012
After a damp reception in its first season, MTV Coke Studio is getting set for it's second season outing on the small screen. ...
11:46 AM, May 30, 2012
Dubai: The UAE's Ministry of Economy has ordered removal of certain cans and bottles of Pepsi and Coca Cola from the market within one month, saying that the companies have reduced quantities without prior permission. The decision was taken after meeting between the Ministry and local departments following complaints the two multi-national companies have reduced the size of their cans or bottles without prior approval. The meeting concluded that reducing...
02:00 PM, Feb 23, 2012
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, left, are led into the exhibit by Coca Cola Chief Executive Officer Muhtar Kent, right, in Atlanta, Thursday, December 8, 2011. Coca-Cola's secret formula has found a new home at the World of Coca-Cola. In a ceremony with videos, singers and top state and local officials, including Deal and Mayor Kasim Reed, Coca Cola Chief Executive Officer Muhtar Kent Thursday unveiled...
01:24 PM, Dec 09, 2011
New Delhi: The third episode of Coke Studio @MTV turned out to be one of the best with Sufi maestros Wadali Brothers taking charge and bringing out some of the best melodies with Bollywood and regional singers. From 'Aa Mil Yaar' to 'Tu Maane Ya Naa', Wadali Brothers brought out the never heard before versions of some popular Punjabi and Sufi songs. Accompanied by Mousam Gogoi and Bondo in the...
07:45 PM, Jul 02, 2011
![Pragati Ratti]( "Pragati Ratti")
Being musical is always something one can handle with no stress, and it needs no care as music, however it is, whatever it is, it ...
12:47 PM, Jun 21, 2011
New Delhi: Coke Studio's India version premiered on MTV on Saturday amidst huge expectations and buzz among music fans. While, there were fans who were waiting for India's version irrespective, there were people who were waiting to see if the India version can be as magical as the Pakistan version. And that was the reason why Coke Studio @ MTV's first episode got a mixed response. While there were music...
06:45 PM, Jun 18, 2011
Almost the first thing we asked Wasim Basir, Coke's director of marketing, was: What took you so long? He laughed. "There are a lot of reasons why now is the right time to bring it here, but I guess the best way to apologise for the delay is by giving you some great music!" Coke's breathless press release says that Coke Studio @ MTV (to give the show its formal...
11:48 AM, Jun 18, 2011
New Delhi: The eager anticipation is almost over as Coke Studio India hits television screens on Friday evening and singer Richa Sharma said the popular event will give musicians a chance to create their music live on stage. "India's version of Coke Studio will see more variety as India has a number of languages and music from various states of India can be heard on this stage," Sharma said. While...
01:26 PM, Jun 17, 2011
Coke Studio, the musical show that has created waves in Pakistan will make its debut in India tonight on MTV. ...
12:08 PM, Jun 17, 2011
