Page 5 - Alcohol

As India seeks energy independence, booze may be a hurdle in the way

The Uttar Pradesh government recently announced a further increase in the quota of molasses that needs to be supplied to liquor makers to 18% of total state output from 16%.

The right blend

The present biofuel policy is invitation to ecological disaster

An expensive venture

Krsma Syrah Hampi Hills 2016 has lush and opulent flavours of ripe blackberries, dried black currant, and mocha on the palate, with a characteristic lingering black pepper spice note

Non-alcoholic beverage startup Coolberg raises $3.5 mn in Series-A funding

Besides traditional trade channels like supermarkets and restaurants, Coolberg is available across 12,000 outlets, including some at offices, colleges and airports

Amid rising gloom, better alcohol sales buck weak consumption trend

More than 90% of the shopkeepers said footfalls were lower in Diwali compared to last year and there were also empty shelves and early store closures despite the festive season

Sell liquor lying in bar in 8 days or destroy it: Delhi govt to restaurants

This move comes after multiple raids that resulted in heavy fines or even cancellation of licences and blacklisting the restaurants in the recent past

About one in 10 older adults are a binge alcohol drinker, says study

The study defined binge drinking as consuming five or more drinks in a sitting for men, and four or more drinks in a sitting for women

Soon, drinking and cooking in open will attract fine up to 10,000 in Goa

In case the fine is not paid, the offender can face imprisonment of up to three months

Excessive drinking killed over 3 mn, mostly men, in 2016, says WHO

Around a third of alcohol-related deaths were a result of injuries, including car crashes and self-harm, while about one in five were due to either digestive disorders or cardiovascular diseases

This drug could reverse effects of binge alcohol drinking on brain

This is the first time tandospirone has be shown to reverse the deficit in brain neurogenesis induced by heavy alcohol consumption

Teachers suspended for serving alcohol to thirsty students in Karnataka

The incident occurred near Hassan on December 10 when they were returning after a trip to tourist places in Dakshina Kannada

Heavy drinking may harm men more than women, claim scientists

We found more changes in brain electrical activity in male subjects, than in females: Scientists

Drinking alcohol may improve your memory, claims study

Researchers from the University of Exeter in the UK gave 88 social drinkers a word-learning task

Pitching it straight

Alcohol companies are increasingly bypassing traditional television advertising to reach audiences

Here are 10 reasons to cut back on alcohol

You may have let loose for the silly season, but there are some good reasons to cut back

Small amount of alcohol could prevent strokes: Study

Whether light-to-moderate alcohol consumption, generally defined as one to two drinks per day

Reduced alcohol content in beer can save lives

Researchers said that according to WHO nearly one fourth of deaths among 20 to 39 years can be attributed to alcohol

Heavy drinking may lead to breathing problems

Adults who drink excessively were found to have less nitric oxide in their exhaled breath than adults who do not drink

FSSAI frames safety standards for alcoholic drinks

Food products which have been manufactured by using these approved additives may not require product approval

Alcohol kills an Indian every 96 minutes

The data explain the wide political support for crackdowns on alcohol, although experts point out that alcohol is a health problem not a moral one