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Topic: alcohol

Sober world, tipsy India? Euromonitor report reveals a drinking divide

India is projected to lead global growth in alcoholic drinks, according to a new Euromonitor report. But it’s not immune to the rising sober movement either.

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.

On Camera

The govt’s ‘fix’ to speed up insolvency could add at least a year to the process

The proposed amendment to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code aims to reduce timelines and provide for a mechanism that involves minimal interaction with the court. It fails on both counts.

No more text-heavy ads, wider scope of services—ICAI’s ethics code overhaul to promote Indian CA firms

Open to public feedback until 26 November, the revised guidelines, among other changes, give CA firms more flexibility to advertise & promote their services.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.