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What Are Coffee Raves? The Morning Party Trend Gen Z Is Choosing Over Nightclubs
- Tuesday January 6, 2026
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
Coffee raves are best for early birds, wellness-minded crowds, non-drinkers, and anyone who wants a high-energy social ritual minus the hangover.
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food.ndtv.com
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62% Mouth Cancer Cases In India Caused By Alcohol, Smokeless Tobacco Use: Study
- Wednesday December 24, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
More than six out of 10 people in India are suffering from mouth (buccal mucosa) cancer due to frequent consumption of alcohol, with locally brewed drinks associated with the greatest risk.
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Which States In India Have An Alcohol Ban? What Travellers Should Know
- Wednesday December 24, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Knowing these regulations helps you travel confidently, plan better, and avoid any unexpected restrictions during your trip.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Gen Z Drinking Less Alcohol, Health Benefits To Last Longer: Study
- Tuesday October 7, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
Younger generations, particularly Generation Z, are turning away from alcohol at unprecedented rates, according to a study.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Liquor Come Under GST? What Nirmala Sitharaman Told NDTV
- Wednesday September 10, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
Including liquor for human consumption within the GST ambit - as opposed to it being covered by state excise duties and Value Added Tax - is "entirely dependent" on decisions taken by individual states, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
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www.ndtv.com
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Congress Leader Jeetu Patwari's Wild Claim Over Women Drinking Alcohol And A Fact-Check
- Tuesday August 26, 2025
- India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary
Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jeetu Patwari has triggered a political storm with his controversial claim that women in Madhya Pradesh consume more alcohol than anywhere else in the country.
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www.ndtv.com
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Man, 21, Dies After Drinking 5 Bottles Of Neat Liquor Over Rs 10,000 Bet
- Thursday May 1, 2025
- India News | Reported by Deepak Bopanna
A 21-year-old man in Karnataka has died after he drank five bottles of liquor neat over a Rs 10,000 bet with his friends.Karthik had told his friends Venkata Reddy, Subramani, and three others that he could drink five full bottles of neat liquor
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www.ndtv.com
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BJP MLA Demands Ban On Alcohol In Goa, Other MLAs From Party Disagree
- Wednesday July 31, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
Goa BJP MLA Premendra Shet's demand to ban alcohol consumption in the coastal state has found no takers among his colleagues in the legislative assembly.
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www.ndtv.com
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5 Dead, 20 Fall Ill In Tamil Nadu After Suspected Toxic Alcohol Consumption
- Wednesday June 19, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
Over 20 people from Kallakurichi district in the northern part of Tamil Nadu were hospitalised and at least five persons died after suspected consumption of illicit 'packet arrack', officials said on Wednesday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Dry State Gujarat Allows Liquor In GIFT City Restaurants Offering "Wine And Dine"
- Friday December 22, 2023
- India News | Asian News International
In a first, the Gujarat government has allowed the consumption of liquor in hotels, restaurants and clubs offering "Wine and Dine" in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT), a government order from the Narcotics and Excise Department read.
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www.ndtv.com
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5 Dead After Consuming Contaminated Ayurvedic Syrup In Gujarat: Report
- Thursday November 30, 2023
- Cities | Press Trust of India
At least five persons have died and two hospitalised over the last two days after suspected consumption of a contaminated ayurvedic syrup containing methyl alcohol in Gujarat's Kheda district, police said.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mindful Drinking: Balancing A Healthy Lifestyle With Beer Appreciation
- Friday August 4, 2023
- Vedant Kedia
Unlock the art of mindful drinking! Embrace moderation, explore beer styles, and master tasting techniques. Enjoy the benefits of improved sleep, mental clarity, and a healthier, happier you. Drink responsibly, savor the moment!
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food.ndtv.com
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Bhupesh Baghel On Why He "Didn't Have Courage" To Ban Liquor
- Sunday May 14, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday said he didn't have the courage to ban alcohol in the state when he witnessed deaths due to consumption of spurious liquor after outlets were shut during the pandemic.
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www.ndtv.com
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"No More waiting, Will Open Cow Sheds In Liquor Shops": BJP's Uma Bharti
- Wednesday February 1, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
BJP veteran Uma Bharti on Tuesday sought to link rise in cases of crime against women in Madhya Pradesh, ruled by her party, to consumption of alcohol and pushed for converting liquor outlets into cow shelters.
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi Police Asks Uber To Verify Drivers, Check Alcohol Level Before Ride
- Tuesday November 29, 2022
- Delhi News | Press Trust of India
The Delhi Police today asked ride hailing firm Uber to verify past records of drivers before onboarding them and suggested that the company put a mechanism in the cab to check their alcohol consumption levels.
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www.ndtv.com
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What Are Coffee Raves? The Morning Party Trend Gen Z Is Choosing Over Nightclubs
- Tuesday January 6, 2026
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
Coffee raves are best for early birds, wellness-minded crowds, non-drinkers, and anyone who wants a high-energy social ritual minus the hangover.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
62% Mouth Cancer Cases In India Caused By Alcohol, Smokeless Tobacco Use: Study
- Wednesday December 24, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
More than six out of 10 people in India are suffering from mouth (buccal mucosa) cancer due to frequent consumption of alcohol, with locally brewed drinks associated with the greatest risk.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Which States In India Have An Alcohol Ban? What Travellers Should Know
- Wednesday December 24, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Knowing these regulations helps you travel confidently, plan better, and avoid any unexpected restrictions during your trip.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Gen Z Drinking Less Alcohol, Health Benefits To Last Longer: Study
- Tuesday October 7, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
Younger generations, particularly Generation Z, are turning away from alcohol at unprecedented rates, according to a study.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Can Liquor Come Under GST? What Nirmala Sitharaman Told NDTV
- Wednesday September 10, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
Including liquor for human consumption within the GST ambit - as opposed to it being covered by state excise duties and Value Added Tax - is "entirely dependent" on decisions taken by individual states, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Congress Leader Jeetu Patwari's Wild Claim Over Women Drinking Alcohol And A Fact-Check
- Tuesday August 26, 2025
- India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary
Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jeetu Patwari has triggered a political storm with his controversial claim that women in Madhya Pradesh consume more alcohol than anywhere else in the country.
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www.ndtv.com
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Man, 21, Dies After Drinking 5 Bottles Of Neat Liquor Over Rs 10,000 Bet
- Thursday May 1, 2025
- India News | Reported by Deepak Bopanna
A 21-year-old man in Karnataka has died after he drank five bottles of liquor neat over a Rs 10,000 bet with his friends.Karthik had told his friends Venkata Reddy, Subramani, and three others that he could drink five full bottles of neat liquor
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www.ndtv.com
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BJP MLA Demands Ban On Alcohol In Goa, Other MLAs From Party Disagree
- Wednesday July 31, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
Goa BJP MLA Premendra Shet's demand to ban alcohol consumption in the coastal state has found no takers among his colleagues in the legislative assembly.
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www.ndtv.com
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5 Dead, 20 Fall Ill In Tamil Nadu After Suspected Toxic Alcohol Consumption
- Wednesday June 19, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
Over 20 people from Kallakurichi district in the northern part of Tamil Nadu were hospitalised and at least five persons died after suspected consumption of illicit 'packet arrack', officials said on Wednesday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Dry State Gujarat Allows Liquor In GIFT City Restaurants Offering "Wine And Dine"
- Friday December 22, 2023
- India News | Asian News International
In a first, the Gujarat government has allowed the consumption of liquor in hotels, restaurants and clubs offering "Wine and Dine" in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT), a government order from the Narcotics and Excise Department read.
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www.ndtv.com
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5 Dead After Consuming Contaminated Ayurvedic Syrup In Gujarat: Report
- Thursday November 30, 2023
- Cities | Press Trust of India
At least five persons have died and two hospitalised over the last two days after suspected consumption of a contaminated ayurvedic syrup containing methyl alcohol in Gujarat's Kheda district, police said.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Mindful Drinking: Balancing A Healthy Lifestyle With Beer Appreciation
- Friday August 4, 2023
- Vedant Kedia
Unlock the art of mindful drinking! Embrace moderation, explore beer styles, and master tasting techniques. Enjoy the benefits of improved sleep, mental clarity, and a healthier, happier you. Drink responsibly, savor the moment!
-
food.ndtv.com
-
Bhupesh Baghel On Why He "Didn't Have Courage" To Ban Liquor
- Sunday May 14, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday said he didn't have the courage to ban alcohol in the state when he witnessed deaths due to consumption of spurious liquor after outlets were shut during the pandemic.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"No More waiting, Will Open Cow Sheds In Liquor Shops": BJP's Uma Bharti
- Wednesday February 1, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
BJP veteran Uma Bharti on Tuesday sought to link rise in cases of crime against women in Madhya Pradesh, ruled by her party, to consumption of alcohol and pushed for converting liquor outlets into cow shelters.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Delhi Police Asks Uber To Verify Drivers, Check Alcohol Level Before Ride
- Tuesday November 29, 2022
- Delhi News | Press Trust of India
The Delhi Police today asked ride hailing firm Uber to verify past records of drivers before onboarding them and suggested that the company put a mechanism in the cab to check their alcohol consumption levels.
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www.ndtv.com