The crown prince's latest decision will surprise many and shock conservatives in the country. Saudi Arabia is set to open its first alcohol shop. How will this store work? What are the restrictions?

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia to open its first liquor store

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is gearing up to open its first alcohol store in the capital city of Riyadh that will exclusively serve non-Muslim diplomats in the country, according to a report by news agency AFP, citing sources.

Saudi Arabia set to open first alcohol store for non-Muslim diplomats

Would you like to live for a 100 years? The Toutée siblings have the highest combined age of five siblings. Their combined age is 496 years. What's their secret? Molly Gambhir tells you

Gravitas: Avoid wine and cheese to live longer?

In a major development, the government in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Friday authorised that individuals employed in the GIFT city (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City), as well as visitors, will be able to consume alcohol.

India: 'Dry state' Gujarat permits liquor consumption in GIFT City for workers, visitors

With the holiday season in full swing, you may be considering to host a house party serving alcohol on Christmas or New Year, but you might have to quickly reconsider the proposal, especially if you live in the northern Indian cities of Noida and Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh.

India: Planning 'boozy' house party in Noida, Greater Noida? Apply for liquor license or face legal action

The new year is just around the corner and many of us are already making plans of how to celebrate the New Year's Eve. Family, friends, food and alcohol are likely to be part of all the festivities.

Study finds an effective strategy to limit alcohol consumption

Bihar's CM Nitish Kumar is looking to review alcohol ban policy of Bihar. Kumar claims move validated by 2018 survey showing positive outcomes.

Nitish Kumar to rethink liquor prohibition, fresh survey to study imapct of ban

In a still fuelled by cedar from nearby forests, Shizuoka Distillery, a leader in Japan's new wave of independent whisky makers, crafts its spirits to tap into surging global demand.

Japanese whisky turns 100 as craft distilleries transform industry

Alcohol is bad for health: Even a small amount of liquor can cause dire health consequences.

How alcohol impacts the brain | Brain can repair damage in 7.3 months

A study published in the international peer-reviewed journal Alcohol shows that the brain of a person recovering from alcohol use disorder can repair its structure once drinking ceases for at least 7.

This is how long it takes for brain to repair damage due to heavy drinking

It is popularly said that "anything a man can do, a woman can do it, even better". As per a new study, this also holds true for guzzling alcohol. A study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has found that women in Britain top the list of the world's biggest female binge drinkers.

UK women are way ahead when it comes to binge drinking, study finds

As anticipation builds for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Airbnb's CEO, Brian Chesky, is urging more Parisians to open their homes for rent on the platform. His aim? To ensure that affordable accommodation remains within reach for all attendees.

Airbnb aims to keep 2024 Paris Olympics accommodation affordable

An Iranian court has sentenced to death four people for their involvement in selling contaminated bootleg liquor that killed 17 and sent hundreds to hospitals in June, reported news agency AFP.

Iran: 4 people handed death penalty over bootleg alcohol that killed 17

Chinese luxury liquor manufacturer Kweichow Moutai is set to introduce a limited edition of alcohol-infused chocolates. The move aims to attract a younger consumer base and is being done via a "sweet" collaboration with Mars, Inc.

Chinese luxury liquor manufacturer introduces 'boozy' chocolates for youngsters

'Beer goggles' is the idea that alcohol makes other people appear more attractive. A study has found that it's not a real phenomenon. Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: Beer goggles aren't real, liquid courage is: Study

A long-standing belief that alcohol could influence people's perception of physical attractiveness, commonly referred to as the "beer goggles" effect, has been debunked by a recent study.

Study challenges existence of 'Beer Goggles' phenomenon, says alcohol doesn't enhance perceived attractiveness

In a rather unconventional approach to combat drink-driving, Japanese police are now encouraging individuals to consume alcohol. After consuming alcohol, drivers are made to navigate a driving course and see for themselves how well they can handle driving.

Drink and drive? Japanese police use unique approach to show dangers of drunk driving

A study published in the journal, Nature Medicine, shows how a form of gene therapy, which is already in the midst of being tested in patients with Parkinson’s disease, may also help provide a one-off treatment for severe alcohol addiction.

Form of gene therapy may offer ‘one-off’ treatment for severe alcohol addiction, finds study

A new study suggests that one alcoholic drink a day can increase systolic blood pressure. “We found no beneficial effects in adults who drank a low level of alcohol compared to those who did not drink alcohol,” said senior study author Dr Marco Vinceti, a professor of epidemiology and public health at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy, in a statement.

Even one alcoholic drink a day can raise blood pressure, says study

In what comes as good news for passengers, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has altered its rule of a total prohibition on carrying alcohol in the trains.

Passengers can carry two sealed liquor bottles in Delhi Metro: DMRC

Fans who attend the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will not be allowed to drink alcohol at competition venues unless they’re VIPs said the organizers.

Alcohol banned from the general public at Paris Olympics, organizers say

A British man on vacation with his family in Jamaica has died after attempting to sweep the entire roster of 21 cocktails featured on a bar's menu. The man, identified as 53-year-old Timothy Southern, hailed from Kingston and was staying at the Royal Decameron Club Caribbean in Saint Ann.

British man dies after attempting to gulp all 21 cocktails on bar menu in Jamaica

For long, dropping peanuts in a pint of beer and waiting a few moments before it sinks and later comes out floating at the top has been a fun, little game among drinking circles.

Know why peanuts sink and float when dropped in a pint of beer

Alcohol consumption in light to moderate quantities may reduce the brain's stress activity and also lower the risk of heart diseases, claims new research. The researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital found that alcohol, when consumed in moderation, reduced the stress signalling in the brain which further appeared to account for a significant reduction in heart disease risk, as per a report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology on Monday.

Moderate alcohol consumption could lower risk of stress-related cardiovascular problems, claims new study

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