TOI Correspondent from London: An Indian-origin businessman who owns a string of high-end restaurants, including Michelin-starred Benares in Mayfair, has been convicted of spiking a woman’s cocktail with a date-rape drug at the private members’ club Annabel’s.Vikas Nath (63), a British citizen, was convicted by a jury at Southwark crown court on Friday of lacing…
A Knightsbridge restaurant owner of Indian origin is on trial after being caught attempting to spike a woman’s drink with a date-rape drug (Any drug that incapacitates a person and renders them vulnerable to sexual assault).63-year-old Vikas Nath used a straw to put gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) into the woman’s spicy margarita while sitting with her on…
Hiyam Zarouri was delighted when a senior civil servant at France’s prestigious culture ministry reached out to her on Linkedin offering the then jobless 25-year-old career advice.But instead she left their meeting in pain feeling utterly humiliated.She claims Christian Negre slipped a powerful diuretic into her coffee to make her urinate, then took her on…
Many people often feel sudden fatigue, bloating, or persistent cravings for sweets without realising that these symptoms may be linked to fluctuating blood sugar levels. Gastroenterologist Dr Pal explains that common everyday foods can trigger rapid blood sugar spikes, causing energy crashes and long-term health risks such as insulin resistance, obesity, and type 2 diabetes….
A prominent English cricket figure in his 40s is under Scotland Yard investigation for alleged drink spiking and sexual assault of two women at a pub in south-west London’s SW6 district in May. The case comes amid increasing pressure on cricket authorities to address misconduct in the sport.The Metropolitan Police confirmed they are investigating the…