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  Limca - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Limca is a lemon and lime flavoured carbonated soft drink made in India; or, in Indian English, a cool drink.
Like other sodas, Limca is generally sold in glass bottles within India, which are returned to the store or restaurant after the contents have been drunk.
Limca also publishes the Limca Book of Records, a record book similar to the Guinness Book of Records.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Limca   (306 words)

  
 Wildflowers Institute -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
LIMCA members are also focused on building a community center to further unify their people.
LIMCA members were key in establishing an informal leadership structure that mirrors the structure the Iu Mien people have lived within for centuries.
LIMCA leaders decided to divide the Iu Mien based on their home villages into eight districts of fifty to eighty families each.
www.wildflowers.org /community/IuMien/map.shtml   (262 words)

  
 Limca, Lime n' lemoni Limca
Born in 1971, Limca has been the original thirst choice, of millions of consumers for over 3 decades.
The brand has been displaying healthy volume growths year on year and Limca continues to be the leading flavour soft drink in the country.
The sharp fizz and lemoni bite combined with the single minded positioning of the brand as the ultimate refresher has continuously strengthened the brand franchise.
www.coca-colaindia.com /limca/default.asp   (123 words)

  
 Indiantelevision.com > News Releases > New 2006 edition of Limca Book of Records unveiled
New Delhi, 8th June 2006 - Limca Book of Records marking the beginning of an all-new year of Indian records was launched at a special ceremony.
The 17th avatar of the Limca Book Of Records incorporates achievements across 18 'buzzing' fields like Medical Science, Radio, television, Entertainment, Transport etc. showcasing records made and broken across India giving out a wealth of information to readers of all age groups.
Limca Book of Records is an extension of the Limca brand.
www.indiantelevision.com /release/y2k6/june/junerel21.htm   (795 words)

  
 Feather in the cap: 7 Limcas for 'Pickbrain' Giri
One must give Limca the credit for introducing a section on quizzing and aptly as part of the education category.
Coming to us, yes, we are happy, it is certainly encouraging and gratifying to find a mention in the Limca Book of Records, but honestly, we are just lucky to be around at a time when quizzing in India is getting the recognition and limelight.
See these records make it seem that quizzing in India is what it is because of the major names Basu, Barry, Derek and me. But there are many more who over the years have contributed to keeping the concept of quizzing alive, from the teachers in schools to the quiz associations.
news.indiainfo.com /2003/01/06/06quiz.html   (564 words)

  
 Nikhil Parekh Enters Limca Book of Records India 2nd Time in 2006, for Being "Only EPPIE Winner From India"
Limca Book of Records India, officially ranked only 2nd to the Guinness Book of World Records in the World--representing the pride and honor of more than a billion Indians since almost last two decades, has now opened a whole new gateway of amazing opportunities globally for this young and prodigious poet from India.
Nikhil Parekh would be honored in 2007 with a National Certificate of Merit as a ‘Record Holder’ from the Limca Book of Records and this record entry of his would be included in the book’s physical edition.
limca book of records nikhil parekh poet world record holder india indian poet poetry poems only eppie winner from india world record holding poet 2 records with limca book of records india
www.prweb.com /releases/2006/8/prweb426641.htm   (644 words)

  
 The Hindu : Front Page : Buddhia enters Limca book
Limca Book of Records Editor Bijoya Ghosh said Budhia's name would figure in the 2007 edition.
Bhubaneswar: Child prodigy Buddhia Singh on Tuesday entered the Limca Book of Records by covering a distance of 65 km in 7.02 hours even though he failed to complete the targeted 70 km.
His name will figure in the 2007 edition of the Limca Book of Records," Amreen Toor, assistant editor of the book, told PTI at the CRPF stadium here.
www.hindu.com /2006/05/03/stories/2006050308811200.htm   (321 words)

  
 Suman Palit: Lileks on Limca   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
James Lileks has one of the most amusing bleats I have read in a while.
The clerk seemed bemused I bought it, and made note of it: Ah, Limca.
When I think of Limca, I think of twinkly-eyed cricketers, their white starched shirts blurry on the on-again, off-again color-television, extolling the virtues of a lemony fresh, dubbly-bubbly drink.
www.palit.com /2002/07/lileks-on-limca.asp   (359 words)

  
 Limca Book Of Records
Coca-Cola India continues to refresh and nourish the pride of Indians with its annual publication, Limca Book of Records.
The Limca Book of Records, since its first edition in 1990, is aimed at showcasing “India At Her Best” before the world community, and reviving the spirit of excellence and pride among Indians.
At the same time, it is also a golden opportunity for one to know the country at a glance across its length and breadth.
www.coca-colaindia.com /limca_book_of_records   (86 words)

  
 Thums Up & Limca soda??? - The BevBoard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
I believe that Coke is now made by Pure Beverages which sold Campa-Cola during the period that Coke was banned from India.
I believe that Thums Up and Limca were the competition; Delhi Bottling made them instead of Pure Beverages.
limca is a cloudy lemon drink which is mostly served mixed with local alcohol.
www.bevnet.com /bevboard/forum1/html/000250.html   (295 words)

  
 AsianWeek.com: Bay News:   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Bay Area Lao Iu Mien Culture Association (LIMCA) planted some serious roots for their community Monday when the 17-year-old nonprofit group held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction on the first Iu Mien Cultural Center in the United States.
LIMCA’s vision for the center was that it would provide both a place to hold cultural events and be a resource with which to tackle community problems.
LIMCA already has programs directed at youth like the Iu Mien Scholarship Fund, which aims to address the educational needs of the community and provide financial support for Iu Mien students in pursuit of higher education.
www.asianweek.com /2000_10_26/bay1_culturecenter.html   (1081 words)

  
 The Hindu Business Line : Limca unveils summer campaign
Limca Fresh Ho Jao' is the new advertising campaign released this summer to promote the largest carbonated soft drink brand in the cloudy lemon category featuring actress Riya Sen.
As part of the new campaign, a 40 second advertisement will be aired during the India-England cricket series on Doordarshan and Sahara One, and is expected to hit all other leading TV channels shortly.
Mr Vikas Gupta, Vice-President Marketing, Coca-Cola India, said, "The new Limca Fresh Ho Jao campaign aptly expresses the feeling of youthfulness and freshness." The company claimed that the brand enjoys over 11 per cent of the total carbonated soft drinks market in India and has doubled its volume growth in last three years.
www.thehindubusinessline.com /2006/04/04/stories/2006040402450800.htm   (190 words)

  
 LongIslandJam.com -- News Room
Mother nature finally allowed the LIMCA to conduct their Fall Classic at Mahoning Valley Speedway to end out the year.
LIMCA regular Robyn Delabar would take down the LIMCA Fall Classic Adult race and earn a sweet $200 for her effort.
The LIMCA would like to thank Mahoning Valley Speedway for there hospitality and supplying a great track.
www.longislandjam.com /news/2003/news031109a.htm   (177 words)

  
 The Hindu : New Delhi News : Limca Book of Records unveils 2006 edition
Limca Book of Records on Thursday unveiled its all-new 2006 edition, bringing along 18 refreshing and informative sections.
The book was unveiled by President and Chief Executive Officer of Coco-Cola India Atul Singh and Limca Book of Records Editor Vijaya Ghose at a felicitation ceremony for the "People of the Year" who included ace aviator and industrialist Vijaypat Singhania, SOS Villages President J. Kaul and other record holders.
New Delhi's Nishakant Kasibhatla, a record holder who figures in the book for being able to memorise 200 binary numbers in 3 minutes and 21 seconds and recall them in 5 minutes without a single mistake, said: "Limca Book of Records is a unique example of its kind.
www.hindu.com /2006/06/09/stories/2006060905080200.htm   (401 words)

  
 domain-B : indian business : industry : soft drinks : Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Limca, nine other soft drinks clean: CFTRI
New Delhi: Limca, Diet Pepsi and Pepsi are the three of the 12 soft drinks that were cleared for pesticide residue following tests at a government laboratory.
Of the 12 brands tested, only Limca from the Coca-Cola stable, Diet Pepsi and Pepsi were below the permissible limits for pesticides as per the European Union norms, the CFTRI report pointed out.
The report was commissioned by the health ministry in the wake of a study done on soft drinks by an environmental group, Centre for Science and Environment.
www.domainb.com /industry/soft_drinks/20030829_cftri.html   (188 words)

  
 Indiantelevision.com's News Releases: Coca-Cola India launches new Limca Book of Records 2005
All the three eminent personalities, part of the 'People of the Year' list in the Limca Book Of Records 2005 were also felicitated at the launch event by Mr.
First launched in 1990, Limca Book Of Records 2005 entered into its 16th year of tribute to Indian achievers from across the globe.
The latest edition of the record book brings to the fore a plethora of amazing feats achieved by people, their endeavors, great inventions and various other interesting facts.
www.indiantelevision.com /release/y2k5/sep/seprel1.htm   (720 words)

  
 Limca Book of (blog) records
So this post invites your suggestions on other possible categories (don't forget to also leave suggestions on how entries to these categories can be verified), bits of trivia and other interesting stuff.
This category seeks to recognise CollaBlogs who may not have been around that long, and therefore do not have an early mover advantage in terms of number of posts, but who have achieved high volumes relative to the time they've been around.
This category seeks to recognise bloggers who may not have been around that long, and therefore do not have an early mover advantage in terms of number of posts, but who have achieved high volumes relative to the time they've been around.
lbbr.blogspot.com   (819 words)

  
 The Tulleeho Heartless Bastard Contest Entries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
When i reached home at around 8 pm, i realized that that idiot had put the bottles in the freezer and the Limca had frozen solid.
Bieng a little hard on bread, i couldn't afford to waste these Limcas, so i came up with a new Cocktail.
The name has a feel-good factor about it (I most definitely think so) and in my mind, conjures up images of sipping the drink standing on one's balcony overlooking a small hill-town on a cold, yet sunny Sunday afternoon.
www.tulleeho.com /rdl/vicentries.htm   (645 words)

  
 Riya Sen to endorse Limca : HindustanTimes.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Announcing a new advertising campaign Limca Fresh Ho Jao, the company said it had signed up the Bollywood actress for its campaign.
Sen will feature in a 40 second advertisement that would be aired during the India-England cricket series television channels during the India-England one day cricket series, Coca-Cola said in a release.
Limca has a market share of about 11 per cent share in the total carbonated soft drink market in India, the company said.
www.hindustantimes.com /news/181_1666308,001100030009.htm   (148 words)

  
 Lalu enters Limca Book of Records   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Rashtriya Janata Dal president and Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has entered the Limca Book of Records for being the longest serving president of a political party in the country.
Limca Book of Records officials handed over a certificate to Yadav to this effect last week, sources said.
Prasad has been RJD president ever since 1997, when the party was formed.
us.rediff.com /news/2004/oct/17lalu.htm   (161 words)

  
 Sikh youth cycles his way into Limca Book of Records   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Jagdev Singh, a sikh youth of Lalton Kalan village, near here, has cycled his way into the Limca Book of National Records by covering 16,000 km across 13 states of the country.
Explaining his journey, which he undertook all alone, Jagdev Singh told Ludhiana Tribune today that people he met at various places were friendly by and large except for some hostile encounters in Bihar where he had to use his persuasive skills to tackle them.
Jagdev Singh was all praise for his friends and residents of his village who encouraged him to undertake the journey, but was a bit critical of the SGPC for not recognising his effort.
www.sikhsangat.org /publish/printer_450.shtml   (233 words)

  
 Limca
Chennai, Nov 1 (IANS) BharatMatrimony.com, one of India's leading marriage portals, Thursday announced it has entered the Limca Book of Records for facilitating the largest number of marriages in online matrimony space in seven years.
Chennai, Nov 2: BharatMatrimony.com, one of India's leading marriage portals, Thursday announced it has entered the Limca Book of Records for facilitating the largest number of marriages in online matrimony space in seven years.
Chennai, Nov 2: BharatMatrimony, a leading Internet based matchmaker, today said its name has been entered in the Limca Book of Records for facilitating the highest number of marriages than any other Indian counterpart over a period of seven years from 1999.
www.governpub.com /Sof-L/Limca.php   (349 words)

  
 Laloo makes it to Limca Book of Records - Deccan Herald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo and Railway Minister Laloo Prasad Yadav has entered the prestigious Limca Book of Records for the distinction of being the ‘longest serving president of a political party’ in the country.
Mr Yadav was handed over the certificate to this effect by the Limca Book of Records officials here last week, sources close to the Railway Minister told PTI on Sunday.
Many RJD leaders said here they were excited by the “honour” given to their President by the Limca Book of Records.
www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/oct182004/n8.asp   (317 words)

  
 MAGINDIA.COM - Coke finally sees Limca Book scope
According to them, Limca Book of Records has always been at the mercy of the whims of the top Coke management.
It felt that the Limca brand (a drink for young adults) did not match with the profile of Limca Book of Records as it was seen as a product for growing up kids.
It plans to tie up with educational institutions, promotional tie-ins with Limca and Wheeler book stalls in railway stations, to make Limca Book of Records a must read for young adults in the 15-24 age group.
www.magindia.com /manarch/news/man805.html   (461 words)

  
 pakola or limca? which is better? - Islamica Community Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
whenever i used to visit india, i used to drink limca or thumbsup soda.
In spite of the fact that Pakola is made by (pseudo) Memons and Limca is produced in a Hindu country, I have to say Limca is better.
Limca is one of my favorite sodas of all time.
www.islamicaweb.com /forums/showthread.php?threadid=56538   (340 words)

  
 i-Newswire.com - Press Release And News Distribution - Limca Book of World Records acknowledges letters from World ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
In 2006 Limca Book of World Records will acknowledge Indian Poet Nikhil Parekh with the Record in their book, for receiving the most number of replies/letters from World Leaders and Organizations, in Parekh’s fight for World Peace.
Rolling verse not only to the fight for world peace but the fight against AIDS and the Conservation of the Environment and Wildlife, Indian poet Nikhil Parekh is the voice for the future crying out for a beleaguered world to hear.
With a New Year opening blank pages to unwritten history it is for the peoples of the world to hear the poet’s plea for world peace just as Heads of State, Presidents, Prime Ministers, and leaders of World Organizations have done, and Limca Book of World Records have honored.
i-newswire.com /pr53047.html   (417 words)

  
 Child marathon prodigy sets Limca record - Sify.com
Bhubaneswar: Five-year-old Buddhia Singh, hailed as a marathon prodigy from Orissa, entered the Limca Book of Records by covering a distance of 65 km in a time of 7.02 hours.
His name will figure in the 2007 edition of the Limca Book of records,” Amreen Toor, Assistant Editor of the Limca Book of Records, said.
Though the wonder-kid has traversed the distance between Puri and Bhubaneswar several times in the past, today’s run was sponsored by the CRPF, which had expressed its intention to adopt the child.
sify.com /news/fullstory.php?id=14195741   (206 words)

  
 I'll Have a Limca, Please - India - Mark Moxon, Travel Writer
If you had been sitting in the Trichy restaurant where Howard and I were attempting to eat on the evening of Friday the 13th
It's all part of the charm of restaurants in India.
Butt sounds like someone's idea of a stupid joke, meaning nothing in Tamil.' Thanks for helping out, Vijai; now all I need to do is work out what the numbered chicken means...
www.moxon.net /india/a_limca_please.html   (250 words)

  
 Ford Fiesta Gets 75 MPG Diesel and 52 MPG Gasoline
August 31, 2006: Autocar India and Ford Fiesta have entered the Limca Book of Records in a first-of-its-kind Max Mileage Marathon, recording the longest distance ever traveled on a single tank of diesel and petrol.
Representatives from the Limca Book of Records presented the Certificate to Hormazd Sorabjee, Editor, Autocar India and Arvind Mathew, President & Managing Director, Ford India at a ceremony held today in Mumbai.
Representatives from the Limca Book of Record and the Federation of Motor Sports Association of India (FMSCI) were also present to verify the results.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2006/09/04/020700.html   (780 words)

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