alcohol

After Jharkhand and Odisha, Swiggy expands alcohol delivery to West Bengal

June 04, 2020 4:28 pm

Swiggy is leveraging its existing technology and logistics infrastructure to ensure all guidelines are maintained including social distancing, a company statement said.

We need to question our addiction to cultural and political economy of alcohol

May 07, 2020 9:13 am

PB Mehta writes: There is very little worry about the forms of dependence on alcohol that, in crucial moments, take away our ability to exercise or recognise consent, exercise good choice or act like an agent. The liberal case for encouraging moderation is actually stronger than the conservative case.

Memes, videos flood social media as liquor shops reopen in India amid Covid-19 lockdown

May 05, 2020 1:33 pm

As standalone liquor shops across states were permitted to open, users across states shared photos and videos of queues outside stores. People also shared reactions and memes to the long queues.

Are you drinking too much right now? Here's why it could be a bad idea

April 22, 2020 2:38 pm

You are well aware that too much alcohol can mess with your system and bring down your immunity which, at this time, is something you have to dearly hold on to.

This parody of 'Thodi Thodi Piya Karo' amid lockdown has netizens laughing out loud

April 18, 2020 2:57 pm

Pretending that the door of his oven is a harmonuim bellow, the man in a viral video is seen signing a famous Pankaj Udhas song, commenting about the tight stock of alcohol at home.

Alcohol withdrawal symptoms: When do you start showing them and how to cope?

April 10, 2020 4:00 pm

Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can range between mild to severe that could be both physical because of high dependence, and psychological.

Dubai allows alcohol home delivery as virus shuts down bars

April 09, 2020 1:10 pm

Most bars in Dubai are attached to hotels. Hoping to boost alcohol sales, Dubai last year loosened its liquor laws to allow tourists to purchase alcohol in state-controlled stores.

Man suffers burns in sanitiser mishap; know why you should use hand sanitisers with care

May 18, 2020 4:18 pm

Fire hazards could happen due to alcohol-based handrubs; know why and how to use them effectively and safely.

Have you ever been 'hangxious'? Here's what you need to know

March 02, 2020 12:52 pm

Alcohol takes over and slows down the nervous system, triggering you to become less inhibited and behave in ways you otherwise wouldn't.

Telling Numbers: 30 lakh under-18s consume alcohol, 20 lakh use cannabis

December 13, 2019 9:47 am

There are over 4 lakh Amphetamine-Type Stimulants (ATS) users (0.18 per cent), followed by 2 lakh cocaine users (0.06 per cent) and 2 lakh users of hallucinogens (0.07 per cent).

10 party cocktails that will impress even the most discerning guest

December 10, 2015 1:12 pm

Spices, liquor and even a desi lassi variant — this party season splash your guests with these creative flavours.

Goa village wants to go dry

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

Bulandshahr: Shameless Medical staff enjoy at wedding party in hospital

March 01, 2016 5:18 am

Bulandshahr (UP), Mar 01 (ANI): Leaving patients at the mercy of attendants, staff of a government hospital for women in Bulandshahr was seen enjoying a marriage party inside the premises. Loud music, dance, alcohol party took place inside the hospital's premises.In the video, hospital staff can be seen dancing to the tunes of Bollywood numbers at the function even as patients continue were left unattended.The attendant of the patients said that there were no doctors to attend the patients.