News for '-alcohol-dependence'

Woman Held in Latur Over Husband's Death

Woman Held in Latur Over Husband's Death

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A woman in Latur, Maharashtra, has been arrested in connection with the death of her husband following a domestic dispute fuelled by his alcohol dependency.

Maradona released from hospital into rehabilitation

Maradona released from hospital into rehabilitation

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Maradona's lawyer had said earlier he was in good health and willing to fight his disease.

Teenage drinking more likely to lead to alcoholism

Teenage drinking more likely to lead to alcoholism

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Teens who are exposed to alcohol are more vulnerable to become "heavy drinkers" in future, revealed a new study on rodents.

What kind of drinker are you?

What kind of drinker are you?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Your choice of drink matters a lot!

Why alcohol is dangerous for pregnant women

Why alcohol is dangerous for pregnant women

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Consuming alcohol during pregnancy can majorly impact your baby's overall development. Children with foetal alcohol syndrome may have problems with their vision, hearing, memory, attention span, warns Dr Anagha Karkhanis.

Will re-enact law to prevent NEET: Amma's promise in Tirunelveli

Will re-enact law to prevent NEET: Amma's promise in Tirunelveli

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Amidst the blazing heat, women line up the streets offering 'mor' (buttermilk), water, local snacks while supporters wait for a glimpse of their 'mother' AIADMK chief at an election rally in Tirunelveli.

Elton John's Me is what a memoir should be

Elton John's Me is what a memoir should be

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The long-awaited book is frank, funny, self-lacerating and full of gossip worthy anecdotes. What else could we ask of the Rocketman?