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Health insurance company denies claim over father’s alleged alcohol history; son fights back and wins Rs 6 lakh

A software engineer's father's health insurance claim was denied by HDFC ERGO due to an alleged alcohol history. The insurer repudiated the claim despite hospital clarifications. The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed HDFC ERGO to pay Rs 6 lakh with interest and ordered the hospital to pay Rs…

The Economic Times

The Cigar Lounge That Bureaucracy Almost Killed

In Roanoke, Virginia, one entrepreneur’s dream ran into permit rules, taxes, Prohibition-era alcohol rules, and a city order to spend $10,000 on a “historic” dry-cleaning sign.

Reason

Tom Holland's drinking turned him into an 'un-wild' Hollywood partier

The Spider-Man star decided to give up alcohol in January 2022, but admitted that even when he drank to excess, the results weren’t what you would typically expect of a world-famous actor.

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Why This Rare June Amavasya Is More Powerful Than Usual

Not all Amavasyas are the same. Some carry a spiritual weight that makes devotees pay extra attention to every ritual, prayer, and decision. Jyeshtha Adhik Maas Amavasya is one such occasion. Falling during the rare Adhik Maas, this sacred day is associated with Pitru Tarpan, charity, and seeking blessings from…

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Panel calls for overhaul of alcohol tax structure

The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has recommended restructuring the alcoholic beverage tax system to help reduce consumption.

Bangkok Post

Andrew McCarthy: Alcohol derailed my career

Andrew McCarthy has admitted alcohol "derailed his career entirely" but he doesn't blame fame for his alcoholism.

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BuzzBallz, bubblegum vapes and 99p shots: Have we reached the peak ‘kiddification’ of booze and smoking?

COMMENT: A new alcoholic drink has raised alarm bells thanks to its fun, bright packaging and pocket money-friendly price tag. It’s time we stopped giving ‘adult’ products the CBeebies treatment, writes Helen Coffey

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‘Ultra-strength’ cocaine hits UK streets as deaths surge to record high

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: Exclusive: Cocaine deaths have hit record levels, with more than 1,000 people dying last year. Alex Ross finds the purity of the street drug has increased amid a boom in production in Latin America

The Independent UK

This Drinking Habit Triples Your Risk of Liver Damage, Study Finds

A few drinks during the weekend may seem harmless, but doctors continue to sound the alarm about one dangerous pattern that many adults ignore. Happy hours, sporting events, vacations, and backyard barbecues often encourage people to drink far more alcohol than they realize. While most people associate serious liver disease…

Clever Dude

My 50-year-old face: Why sobriety is the secret to my midlife skin - and I've photographed every step

A beauty editor's skincare diary after giving up alcohol, from day 1 to year 2

Woman & Home

Ladakh's new excise policy eases restrictions on liquor sale

Ladakh's new Excise Policy permits hard liquor sales, reduces license documents from 16 to six, and expands availability to four more districts. The policy aims to curb illicit alcohol and narcotics by increasing legal access to beverages, allowing retail sales in guest houses, and permitting micro-breweries.

The Economic Times

Guinness v alcohol-free Guinness 0: we held a blind taste test to see if we could spot the fake

As sales of booze-free drinks surge, we blind tested Guinness and Guinness 0 to see if our tasters could tell them apart

The Guardian - US

Maharashtra: Five police officials suspended amid chaos over deaths linked to illicit liquor consumption

Ten people have died from consuming illicit liquor in Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune. Five police officials, including a Senior Police Inspector, have been suspended. Two individuals involved in the alcohol supply chain have been arrested. Forensic analysis confirmed the presence of toxic substances in the liquor. Public anger is directed at…

The Economic Times

Craft beer group hails end of afternoon alcohol ban

Thailand has finally abandoned its 54-year-old afternoon alcohol sales ban, which the Craft Beer Trade Association described as "a starting point for civilisation".

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Thailand extends alcohol sales time from 11am to midnight

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee has extended permitted alcohol sales to between 11am and midnight, the Royal Gazette announced on Thursday.

International Business Times

Ozempic And Other GLP-1 Drugs May Be Altering The Brain, researchers say

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus observed unusual changes in brain connectivity while studying adolescents and young women taking GLP-1 medications for a hormonal condition affecting the ovaries.

The Guardian - UK

Married at First Sight UK had ‘unhealthy’ focus on sex, say show’s insiders

Staff members claim hit Channel 4 show’s culture was ‘toxic from the top down’ amid allegations of rape by female cast members

The Independent UK

John Humphrys reveals the on-air incident that made him give up alcohol

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Bubble trouble: the hunt for a good low-ABV sparkling wine

Let’s pop the cork on a some naturally low-alcohol ‘session-style’ sparklers

The Mary Sue

Server jokes around with guest, calls him a ‘party animal.’ She’s mortified when he reveals he’s a recovering alcoholic: ‘I’m so sorry’

Every server has that one shift they replay in their head at 2 a.m. The table mix-up, the wrong name, the joke that detonated on impact. Well, this waitress just added herself to that hall-of-fame cringe list. She welcomes a late-arriving guest with a playful “party animal” joke she completely…

The Independent UK

Former BBC presenter John Humphrys reveals he gave up alcohol after being drunk on air: ‘It was painfully obvious’

Presenter, 82, was told that he ‘can’t do that again’ following incident in 1974

The Independent UK

Mother arrested after high-speed drunk drive with child, alcohol bottles and marijuana in car

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International Business Times UK

Donald Trump's Sleep Routine Simulates Alcohol Impairment, Poses Serious Global Security Risk: Expert

A viral clip of Donald Trump appearing drowsy has reignited debate over his sleep habits, with an expert warning that chronic fatigue could affect judgement in high-stakes decisions.

Medical Daily

Alcohol and Liver Damage Early Warning Signs Before Cirrhosis Develops

Alcohol and liver health explained through early warning signs of liver damage, including cirrhosis risk, symptoms, causes, and prevention strategies for long term protection and awareness.

Reason

High Liquor Taxes and a Home Distillation Ban Guarantee a Thriving Booze Black Market

The courts have an opportunity to legalize small-scale distillation, but taxes remain a problem.

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