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Topic: alcohol

Indian single malt Paul John Whisky shines at World Whisky Masters 2025; wins 3 master medals, 2 golds

Paul John Whisky, India’s homegrown single malt, has reaffirmed its position as a leader on the global whisky stage at the Spirits Business Awards 2025.

Policy reform, shops in malls, surging revenue & hordes of investors: How UP is betting big on booze

UP’s liquor sector has undergone transformation over the years, with investor summit dedicated to alcohol industry attracting proposals worth Rs 4,320 crore.

Goa’s favourite urrak drink is having a moment. It’s travelling from tavernas to Tokyo bars

Japanese bartender Hiroyasu Kayama’s interest in Goan urrak is a recognition that certain traditions carry weight in their resistance to standardisation.

Ice keeps cocktails tasty. No, bartenders don’t use it to skimp on alcohol

The India Bartender’s Week in Gurugram grabbed the attention of an up-and-coming crop of young bartenders with a session titled “The Science of Ice: Precision and Impact on Cocktails".

All liquor is ‘intoxicating’, potable or not. What SC said allowing states to regulate industrial alcohol

A nine-judge bench, by an 8:1 majority, overrules 1990 SC judgment, giving states the upper hand. Centre says ruling will have implications for its power over all industries.

No more hide & drink—Indian bars stirring things up, world takes note of spicy cocktail culture

No more Piña Colada, Margarita, Sex on the Beach, or Bloody Mary—India's innovative cocktail culture is joining global bars with Paithani, Picante, and Oh Damn Trina.

India’s first jaggery rum wants to change the spirit’s image. ‘It’s not a poor man’s drink’

An encounter with a local moonshiner in Tumakuru led to India's newest spirit brand—Huli.

Alcoholic beverage industry wants inflation-linked pricing model to offset rising input costs

In India, alcohol prices are controlled by individual states. Industry says it’s seeking the change to cover up its costs and not for commercial gains.

Good news for those giving up alcohol — your liver can become as good as new within 2 weeks

In people with liver inflammation or mild scarring, even within seven days of giving up alcohol, there are noticeable reductions in liver fat, inflammation and scarring.

Chennai or Mangalore—everyone is scared of women who drink at pubs and have fun

Women at the Big Bull bar in Chennai were hounded and slut-shamed by camerapersons who seemed proud that they were ‘exposing’ the ‘wayward’ women to the world.

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Lobbying for invites to hugs from Rekha—Diwali parties are Bollywood’s power games

There are big-ticket gifting specialists these days who curate the most creative presents—for a big, fat fee. It’s a lucrative side hustle for socialites.

What’s keeping homegrown consulting firms from taking on Big 4? Here’s what ICAI chief has to say

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India president Charanjot Singh Nanda, a stakeholder in govt's plans to promote home-grown consulting firms, speaks on what is holding back domestic firms.

Precise & proven: The Tomahawk, America’s prized missile wanted by Kyiv & feared by Kremlin

After initially showing interest in supplying the long-range missile to Ukraine, Trump appeared hesitant following his meeting with Zelenskyy, a day after his phone call with Putin.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.