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There are some Indian states where alcohol is a complete ‘no’. Article 47 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to “endeavor to bring about prohibition of the use of intoxicating drinks and drugs”. Under this law, there are states in India where selling alcohol can land you in trouble. Some states have a complete…
There has been a massive surge in Russian alcohol exports to India in 2025. Shipments increased nearly four times, as compared to last year. Data from Russia’s Federal Centre for Agricultural Export Development, shows exports of spirits, mainly vodka, having reached 520 tonnes worth $900,000 in the first ten months of the year.According to the…
Alcohol suppresses water retention, increasing fluid loss faster than the body can replace it/ Representative Image There’s a familiar moment that arrives halfway through a drink, or sometimes the morning after. Your mouth feels oddly dry. Water suddenly looks irresistible. You might not feel drunk anymore, but your body is clearly asking for something it’s…
Saudi Arabia is finally uncorking the bottle for non-Muslim foreign residents — but there’s a catch, and it goes straight for your wallet. Cheers, if you can afford it.Now, the non-Muslim foreigners can enjoy alcohol, but only if they earn enough money to qualify.According to the Quran, people practicing Muslim should abstain from consuming alcohol…
The cocktail of alcohol and routine medications can create a recipe for disaster—compromising reflexes, burdening the liver, and triggering extreme reactions. Whether it’s anti-anxiety meds, sleep enhancers, allergy medicines, or pain relief like paracetamol, the interactions can be harmful. Plus, heart, diabetes, and circulation drugs might also react unpredictably. Alcohol slips into daily life as…
Dharmendra’s demise has left the film fraternity mourning the loss of one of its most charismatic and beloved icons. Known for his majestic screen presence and an equally vibrant personal life, the veteran actor was also open about his long-standing relationship with alcohol. Dharmendra had spoken about being an excessive drinker and how he once…
Dharmendra’s journey in Indian cinema remains one of the most inspiring chapters in Bollywood history. From his early rise as a romantic hero to becoming the beloved “He-Man” of Hindi films, he built a career admired by millions. But behind the fame, he also carried battles that shaped him as a person — one of…
That familiar pre-party moment when you are deciding what to wear and what playlist sets the mood often comes with one more unspoken question. What should you eat before drinking so that tomorrow feels a little less punishing. The truth is that the food you choose before the first sip sets the tone for how…
A fit, 30-year-old man was recently blindsided by a diagnosis of esophageal cancer, which seemed impossible given his zero history of smoking or alcohol use. Acid reflux coach Aftab Ali, on his social media account, shared this heartbreaking story of how a young and fit individual got diagnosed with esophageal cancer.This patient’s story had some…
Americans are hopping on a new lifestyle trend – California sober. New research from Brown University suggests a potential scientific basis for the “California sober” trend, where individuals abstain from alcohol and use cannabis instead. A study found that cannabis use, specifically THC, reduced participants’ urge to drink alcohol and decreased their overall alcohol consumption…
