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Vijay Mallya’s son celebrates 8 alcohol-free years, opens up about anxiety and OCD

On Thursday, Siddharth Mallya posted a video on Instagram, with the caption, ‘If there is anything you want to change in your life, you have the power to do it’.

Make beer cool again. How craft breweries are changing India’s drinking game

Coffee-infused stouts, orange popsicle ales, kokum sours, gondhoraj lime lagers, mahua beers, pickle juice brews — India’s beer (and non-beer) drinkers are giving everything a shot.

Is one drink a day fine? New US study debunks the myth of ‘moderate drinking’

American and Canadian researchers have debunked the myth of ‘moderate drinking’ in a study published last week in the Journal of Studies of Alcohol and Drugs.

Desi is now premium–How India’s feni and mahua made it to the big leagues

According to the Godrej Food Trends report, India’s local liquors, such as feni and mahua, are commanding high price tags worldwide.

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.

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India-Bangladesh ties need to move beyond Sheikh Hasina

If a July movement was required to oust Sheikh Hasina, her comeback would need another movement backed by Awami League cadre and supporters.

House panel urges faster domestic gas production as LNG import dependence nearly doubled in 10 yrs

Committee says LNG imports have doubled in a decade to 26.96 MMT, accounting for nearly 50% of India's gas demand. The panel calls for accelerated exploration & offshore production.

Saudi, Turkey & Pakistan sign defence pact, committing to ‘treat attack on one as attack on all’

Agreement follows nearly year of negotiations. Its signing in Mecca lends symbolic significance. Earlier reports had indicated Egypt too would sign it, but it did not.

Modi govt response to Gen Z protest shows a rare vulnerability. It’s an opportunity for Opposition

The young people broke the self-imposed silence among the elite not to speak a word critical of the Modi government, except to whisper on the sidelines, looking left, right and behind.