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Topic: alcohol

Bollywood’s alcohol connection. 2025 was the year of celebrity liquor launches

This year, actors, cricketers, and singers went beyond endorsements to launch liquor labels of their own.

Thailand lowers the bar, U-turns on afternoon booze ban after tourism backlash

Tourists and local residents will be able to enjoy their afternoon drinks again after Thailand reversed its alcohol ban just days after the restrictions...

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.

On Camera

Mo Salah changed Liverpool beyond football. Hate crimes dropped by 19% after he joined

In a city like Liverpool, Salah became something more than a footballer. 'Salah became so popular that most of the babies born in Merseyside were named after him.'

Centre cuts excise duty by Rs 10/litre to absorb global oil shock, levies export tax to steady supply

Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman & Hardeep Puri say govt effort meant to shield consumers from oil shock. Nayara Energy had raised pump prices Thursday

US considers diverting Patriot, THAAD systems intended for Ukraine to West Asia conflict

West Asia conflict drains US stockpiles, forcing diversion of Patriot, THAAD interceptors from Kyiv; Europe, Zelensky voice concerns as US administration pivots funds and priorities

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.