News for 'alcoholism'

Traces of poison, alcohol found in Fiza's viscera: Official

Traces of poison, alcohol found in Fiza's viscera: Official

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Traces of poison and alcohol have been found in the viscera of Fiza aka Anuradha Bali, the estranged second wife of former Haryana deputy chief minister Chander Mohan, whose highly decomposed body was found at her Mohali residence a month back.

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.

Chhattisgarh liquor scam: ED attaches assets of accused worth Rs 205 cr

Chhattisgarh liquor scam: ED attaches assets of accused worth Rs 205 cr

Rediff.com3 May 2024

The attached properties include 14 assets of Tuteja worth Rs 15.82 crore, 115 properties of Anwar Dhebar, the elder brother of Raipur Mayor and Congress leader Aijaz Dhebar, worth Rs 116.16 crore, properties of Vikash Agarwal alias Subbu worth Rs 1.54 crore and 33 properties of Arvind Singh worth Rs 12.99 crore, it said in a statement.

Pune doctor advised to swap teen Porsche drivers' blood samples: Police

Pune doctor advised to swap teen Porsche drivers' blood samples: Police

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Both the teenager's father, realtor Vishal Agarwal, and Dr Taware have been arrested in related cases following the accident of May 19 where two IT professionals were killed when the car allegedly driven by the drunk 17-year-old crashed into their motorbike.

No alcohol trace in test on train drivers

No alcohol trace in test on train drivers

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

A breathalyser test on the driver and assistant driver of the ill-fated Uttarbanga Express did not show any trace of alcohol but police said this is not enough to determine whether they were intoxicated or not.

4 pilots pose with alcohol on flight, probe launched

4 pilots pose with alcohol on flight, probe launched

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The airline has already grounded the four pilots and set up an internal probe into the incident, which took place about four years ago but was brought to the notice of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation only this week.

Mallya keen on alcohol retail foray

Mallya keen on alcohol retail foray

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Chairman of United Breweries group Vijay Mallya on Monday said that his company was keen to enter into the alcohol retail sector.

Quality booze at low prices: TDP's poll promise

Quality booze at low prices: TDP's poll promise

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu consistently emphasises, among others, the issue during his campaign, alleging that the state has been supplying poor quality liquor while profiting immensely from 'inflated' prices, running to thousands of crores of rupees.

Boozing bees shed light on alcohol effects

Boozing bees shed light on alcohol effects

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

Inebriated honeybees could give better insight into alcohol's effects on human behaviour, according to a study by US researchers.

Heroin, alcohol caused Cory Monteith's death: report

Heroin, alcohol caused Cory Monteith's death: report

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The Glee star passed away in his hotel room on July 13.

First Indian firm to produce fuel for F1 racing...

First Indian firm to produce fuel for F1 racing...

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd will start manufacturing fuel used in F1 racing in three months' time.

CCTV footage shows Chandigarh stalkers buying alcohol before chase

CCTV footage shows Chandigarh stalkers buying alcohol before chase

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

n another damning evidence in the Chandigarh stalking case, a CCTV footage has been recovered of August 4th which clearly shows accused Vikas Barala purchasing alcohol before chasing down Varnika Kund

'Sudden Hearing Loss Can Happen At Any Age'

'Sudden Hearing Loss Can Happen At Any Age'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

'The earlier you get your treatment done, the better the chance of recovery.'

Want to end rapes? Let people shun meat, alcohol: Agnivesh

Want to end rapes? Let people shun meat, alcohol: Agnivesh

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

"We cannot stop a crime like rape by policing only. I think rapes will come down significantly if people stop eating non-vegetarian. There has been lot of research on this. Rapes will come down significantly if alcohol consumption is not there," he told media persons in New Delhi.

Lockdown effect: Kerala govt to issue passes for alcoholics

Lockdown effect: Kerala govt to issue passes for alcoholics

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Doctors said the decision was a medical blunder.

Should film stars abstain from endorsing alcohol? TELL US!

Should film stars abstain from endorsing alcohol? TELL US!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Two youths have filed a complaint against Mahesh Babu, blaming him for their alcohol addiction, raising the question: Should film-stars endorse alcohol?

25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling

25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Let's take a look at some of the biggest spenders on bad habits.

Minister gifts bats to brides to beat husbands if they turn alcoholic

Minister gifts bats to brides to beat husbands if they turn alcoholic

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

The gifted mogri even bears the caption 'sharabiyon ke sutara hetu bhent, police nahi bolegi' (gift for beating drunkards, police will not intervene).

'Free Palestine': US airman sets himself afire outside Israeli embassy

'Free Palestine': US airman sets himself afire outside Israeli embassy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

An active-duty member of the United States Air Force attempted self-immolation and yelled, 'Free Palestine', outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on February 25, according to the Air Force and local officials, reported by CNN.

Can drinking alcohol affect your fertility?

Can drinking alcohol affect your fertility?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

The effects of excessive intake of alcohol on health remain the same -- it can affect male fertility. Men tend to show a greater liking for drinking, but they need to pay a price for that -- their potency!

Eat & drink! Britain set to celebrate World Cup final with barbecues, breakfast and beer

Eat & drink! Britain set to celebrate World Cup final with barbecues, breakfast and beer

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

British supermarkets and pubs are set to enjoy a boost to trade this weekend as families and friends gather for breakfasts and barbecues to watch England's Lionesses play Spain in the Women's World Cup soccer final in Australia.

Should women be allowed to serve alcohol?

Should women be allowed to serve alcohol?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Will women ever get to be bar tenders?

Govt to ban surrogate ads on tobacco, alcohol

Govt to ban surrogate ads on tobacco, alcohol

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

The government's move is aimed at implementing the provisions incorporated in the Cable Television Network Rules 1994. Introduced by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni, the paper suggests that if 'a product that uses a brand or logo, which is also used for promoting cigarettes and tobacco products, then the visual of the advertisement should depict only the product being advertised and not prohibited products in any form or manner.'

Qatar mull over allowing alcohol in World Cup stadiums

Qatar mull over allowing alcohol in World Cup stadiums

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Qatar is still considering whether to allow alcohol in stadiums when it hosts the 2022 World Cup, though a senior official said he did not see a need for it.

Lohan fitted with alcohol monitoring bracelet

Lohan fitted with alcohol monitoring bracelet

Rediff.com25 May 2010

The actress has also bee been ordered to go through random weekly drug tests.

Petroleum, alcohol derail GST talks

Petroleum, alcohol derail GST talks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Negotiations near deadlock, as states oppose Constitution Amendment Bill.

ED arrests ex-IAS officer in Rs 2000-cr Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam' case

ED arrests ex-IAS officer in Rs 2000-cr Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam' case

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

The IAS officer was later taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and is expected to be produced before a magistrate seeking his remand, the sources said.

Cheers! You Can Drink Beer In Office!

Cheers! You Can Drink Beer In Office!

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Beer to be allowed in certain offices in Haryana; other states allow its sale in stores and malls.

No alcohol, drugs at work: Govt to India Inc

No alcohol, drugs at work: Govt to India Inc

Rediff.com15 May 2008

At a workshop on 'Addressing Alcohol and Drug related issues of the Industries and Micro Credit groups' in Chennai, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Subbulakshmi Jagadeesan had asked the industry for a alcohol- and drug-free workplace. She said the youngsters, who were now getting huge pay packs due to rapid industrial growth and economic boom, were getting more addicted to alcohol.

Kolkata Firms Who Bought Electoral Bonds

Kolkata Firms Who Bought Electoral Bonds

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Trinamool Congress is the second highest recipient of political donations through electoral bonds.

Pak singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in row over slapping disciple in viral video

Pak singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in row over slapping disciple in viral video

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Khan's name started trending on X hours after the 1.03-minute clip went viral, with many users calling out the singer for his misbehaviour.

Denied more alcohol, foreign national abuses AI crew

Denied more alcohol, foreign national abuses AI crew

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The airline filed a police complaint against the woman, who was travelling in business class.

Brokerages positive about medium-term outlook for liquor stocks

Brokerages positive about medium-term outlook for liquor stocks

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

After underperforming its peers in the consumer space in 2022-23, and experiencing a mixed bag in the 2023-24 (FY24) April-June quarter (first quarter, or Q1), brokerages are positive about the medium-term outlook for liquor stocks. Higher raw material costs, concerns regarding increased duties, regulatory changes, and competitive pressures weighed on performance returns in the past quarters. Analysts believe that the sector could experience a reversal of fortunes due to better demand and margin improvements.

'Together, speed and alcohol constitute a heady cocktail'

'Together, speed and alcohol constitute a heady cocktail'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

The year 2014 alone witnessed 2.37 lakh road accidents on national and state highways across the country which had left at least 85,462 people dead and 2.59 lakh injured.

France mulls alcohol ban after fan violence escalates at Euro C'ships

France mulls alcohol ban after fan violence escalates at Euro C'ships

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

France's interior minister called on tough sanctions against England and Russia after violent clashes in Marseille and urged hosting cities to consider a ban on alcohol around match days.

Oil firms high on alcohol ban in Bihar!

Oil firms high on alcohol ban in Bihar!

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The prohibition has freed up as much as 60 million litres of ethanol

Seven Indian drinks among world's best-selling alcohol brands

Seven Indian drinks among world's best-selling alcohol brands

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

Let's take a look at some of the best-selling spirits in the world.

'He lived like a saint while he played Ram'

'He lived like a saint while he played Ram'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'When Prabhas informed his mother that he is turning vegetarian, she threw a fit.'

Maharani 3 Review: Lost Focus

Maharani 3 Review: Lost Focus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Huma Qureshi's Rani Bharti was the ace in the pack, but everything that she does in this season smacks more of script conveniences than careful plotting, observes Deepa Gahlot.

US welcomes duty cut on alcohol

US welcomes duty cut on alcohol

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

The US has hailed India's recent move to withdraw the additional duty on beer, wine and distilled spirits, saying it was a positive step.