Chinese drinkers may pay more for Remy Martin and other European brandies after the government announced provisional tariffs of 30.6 per cent to 39 per cent on those liquors Tuesday, four days after a majority of European Union countries approved duties on electric vehicles made in China.

China raises tariffs on European brandies as EU countries approve duties on Chinese EVs

It is long believed that having water following a night of drinking can help overcome a hangover but a recent study has challenged this notion. Researchers from Utrecht University in the Netherlands have concluded that dehydration is not the only major factor behind a hangover and thus drinking water may be of little help.

Drinking water before going to bed doesn’t help cure hangover: Study

Excise Department officials in the Indian city of Hyderabad have seized and shut down an ice cream parlour for selling ice cream mixed with whiskey, and arrested several people involved in the act, the Telangana police said on Friday (Sep 6).

India: Police seize and shut down 'whiskey ice cream' racket in Hyderabad

We have always heard that people tend to speak the truth when they are drunk or a drunken person never lies. In Latin, there is an old phrase for it, “In vino veritas,” which means “in wine, there is truth.

Do people actually tell the truth when drunk? The answer is both yes and no

A Hollister family warns parents to be careful after a restaurant in California mistakenly served wine to their two-year-old child, landing her in the emergency room due to dangerously high blood alcohol levels.

Toddler lands in ER after being served wine instead of apple juice at California restaurant

A new study has challenged the notion that drinking in moderate quantities was better than avoiding alcohol completely. For years, many observational studies have pointed out that moderate drinkers live longer and face fewer health issues than non-drinkers but the new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, dispels all such misconceptions.

Drinking in moderation for good health might be a myth, new study reveals

Exciting news for people who enjoy drinking in the comfort of their homes! Food and grocery platforms like Swiggy, Zomato and BigBasket are planning to launch online liquor services in selected states.

Swiggy, BigBasket, Zomato to launch home delivery services for liquor soon: Report

Four Sri Lankan fishermen died and two others were in critical condition after consuming an unknown liquid from bottles they found while at sea, reported the country’s media, on Sunday (Jun 30).

Sri Lanka: Four fishermen die after drinking unknown liquid from bottles found in sea

The well-known Russian passion for Vodka is touching new heights, statistics suggest that this year is the drunkest that Russia has been in a decade. Watch the video to know more!

Why are the Russians drinking more?

Drunkest Russia has been in a decade, President Putin raises taxes to discourage Vodka consumption

Gravitas: Why are Russians drinking more? Highest consumption of Vodka in Russia in a decade

Drinking alcohol may be the go-to way to unwind for many. But new research suggests that a drink before a nap in the clouds could be a bad idea; it’s a cocktail that could be putting your heart under extra pressure.

Drinking alcohol before dozing off on flights may have dire consequences. Here’s why

The Haryana government has implemented new excise policy from June 12, which will increase duties on liquor. The new policy has come into effect from this week. As per the policy, all consumers of Haryana, including the NCR city Gurugram will now have to pay an additional price of INR 5 for a bottle of country liquor and INR 20 more for a beer.

Alcohol prices to rise by 20% in Gurugram due to Haryana's new excise policy | All you need to know

After complaints from players regarding unruly behaviour of fans, French Open organisers have announced a ban on alcohol in the stands to prevent any further disruption from spectators at the ongoing 2024 edition.

French Open 2024: Organisers ban alcohol from stands following fans' unruly behaviour

A new twist was added to the Pune Porsche car accident case after a peon of Sassoon General Hospital was arrested by the police for allegedly acting as a middleman and collecting Rs 300,000 (approx.

Pune Porsche crash: Doctors received Rs 300,000 to replace minor's blood samples

A DJ in the Indian city of Ranchi, Jharkhand, was fatally shot early Monday (May 27) inside a bar after the employees refused to serve him alcohol, said the local police.

Video: DJ fatally shot in India’s Jharkhand after bar refused to serve alcohol

There's nothing quite like cracking open a frosty cold beer on a hot day but have you ever wondered why that icy temperature makes your Brew taste so good? Watch in for more detail!

The science behind chilling pint: Cold enhances beer's Ethanol-like flavours

Capital city of the United Arab Emirates allowed brewing beer only recently. Today, we will take you through the gulf's first local pub that serves its one-of-a-kind local beer.

Abu Dhabi's licensed brewery

Drinking alcohol can lead to a variety of health problems, including liver disease. Alcohol can also affect cognitive function and impair judgment which can lead to accidents and risky behaviour such as drunk driving.

Drink without hangover? Scientists create gel that can make alcohol harmless to the human body

The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is "alarming", according to a report released on Thursday by the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch, which recommended measures to limit access.

Use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth 'alarming': WHO

In a very strange incident, a Belgian court dismissed a drink-driving charge against a man after they found that he was suffering from a rare metabolic condition which led to the production of alcohol in his body.

Belgium dismisses drink-driving charge against man because, wait for it... his body brews alcohol

In the United States, a 12-year-old boy was urgently taken to a hospital after receiving an alcoholic beverage by mistake at a restaurant in Michigan. As reported by Fox Business, the incident took place at an Outback Steakhouse in Livonia, Michigan, earlier this month.

12-year-old US boy rushed to hospital after restaurant serves alcohol mistakenly

Scotland is reportedly gearing up for a notable 30 per cent hike in the lowest price of alcoholic beverages, a move aimed at tackling alcohol-related health problems.

Scotland set to increase minimum alcohol price by 30% to curb health crisis

In a major move to liberalise alcohol regulations, the country will be opening its first Liquor store for non-Muslim delegates only. Saudi has so far. Been experimenting with mocktail pop-up bars, that have become a commercial success.

Saudi Arabia gets its first liquor store

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