Alcohol
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Pratyusha Banerjee suicide: Was she under the influence of 'alcohol' before her death?
Bollywood | Apr 24, 2016, 04:25 PM ISTPratyusha Banerjee was allegedly under the influence of alcohol before her death as per forensic report.
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Will campaign against alcohol in other states, if invited: Nitish Kumar
National | Apr 18, 2016, 08:46 PM ISTBuoyed by the success of total prohibition in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said, if invited, he would visit other states to campaign against alcohol.
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Liquor ban is secret to David Warner's success
Cricket | Nov 14, 2015, 03:44 PM ISTPerth: David Warner's decision to cut down on his alcohol consumption during his wife Candice's pregnancy has paid handsome dividends, with the Australian opener notching up a stunning 253 in the ongoing second Test against
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Alcohol addiction may trigger various cancers in Indians: Lancet
World | Sep 17, 2015, 12:17 PM ISTLondon: Not just harming their heart and brain, alcohol dependency may also be behind several forms of cancers among heavy drinkers in low-income countries likeIndia, researchers have warned.The new study of alcohol use in countries
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Drunk drivers are œlethal weapon, says Delhi court
India | Jul 26, 2015, 12:28 PM ISTNew Delhi: Drunk drivers are a “lethal weapon”, a Delhi court has said while refusing to set aside three days imprisonment awarded to a youth for driving his vehicle in an inebriated state.The court said
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Drowning: An unknown public-health disaster
India | Jul 24, 2015, 11:16 AM ISTIt is reasonably well known that India has the world's deadliest roads, with traffic accidents accounting for 53% of unnatural deaths in 2014. What isn't as well known is the second major cause of unnatural deaths:
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Government suspends over 1,000 licenses for drunk driving in Delhi
India | Jul 15, 2015, 09:08 PM ISTNew Delhi: In a major crackdown against drunk driving in the national capital, the AAP government has suspended driving licenses of over 1,000 people for one year for driving in an inebriated state.Government has also cancelled
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12 things every non-drinker has heard
Blah | Jul 09, 2015, 05:24 PM ISTEverybody drinks nowadays. Underage, overage, legally, illegally, to celebrate, to get high, to cry, to enjoy, to don't know why. But almost everybody drinks. “Almost” means- sometimes, there are 2% of our friends who don't
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Myanmar bans alcohol sale during water festival
World | Apr 13, 2015, 10:38 AM ISTNay Pyi Taw: Myanmar authorities have banned the sale of alcohol in Nay Pyi Taw during the annual Thingyan Water Festival which begins on Monday.The four-day Thingyan festival marks the beginning of the Burmese New
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Telugu film director caught in drunk-driving case
Bollywood | Mar 15, 2015, 02:53 PM ISTHyderabad: A Tollywood director was caught driving his vehicle under the influence of alcohol in Jubilee Hills area in the city, police said on Saturday.Amma Rajasekhar was caught last midnight by Hyderabad Traffic Police near
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Justin Bieber spends $3,600 on alcohol
Hollywood | Mar 09, 2015, 12:22 PM ISTLos Angeles: Singer Justin Bieber shelled out $3,600 on alcohol at a party, reports tmz.com.Bieber, who turned 21 on March 1, hit a nightclub and reportedly spent a huge amount on alcohol to impress women,
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Alcohol to get dearer after service tax hike
Mar 03, 2015, 10:52 AM ISTNew Delhi: With 2 % hike in service tax rate from earlier 12 % to 14% , as announced in the Union Budget 2015-16 on Saturday , the new prices are likely to make a
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Can red wine actually help you burn fat?
Lifestyle | Feb 07, 2015, 04:55 PM ISTNew York: It's a common notion that alcohol consumption can lead to obesity but a latest study claimsthat drinking red grape juice or wine in moderation could improve the health of over-weight people by helping
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Too much alcohol consumption damages your hips
Lifestyle | Feb 05, 2015, 04:16 PM ISTChennai: It is no secret that too much consumption of alcohol can cause health issues but a new research shows that it can also damage your hip bones. Heavy drinkers are facing a disease avascular
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Gujarat: No alcohol without Boss's approval
India | Jan 23, 2015, 04:04 PM ISTNew Delhi: In what may sound as a bizarre govt order, authorities in Gujarat have made it mandatory for employees to get a ‘no objection' certificate from their superiors if they want to drink alcohol.
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Avoid excess alcohol, heavy workout during winter
Lifestyle | Jan 23, 2015, 06:48 AM ISTNew Delhi: Following the drop in temperature during winter, health experts have urged people to avoid excess alcohol intake and heavy physical activity to keep the body warm, as it can lead to heart attack.They
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Searching for a bar? Drink your way into this 'coca-cola' vending machine!
Blah | Jan 19, 2015, 04:46 PM ISTDon't people usually walk out of the bar drinking??? Except this place, its bit different; one can literally drink their way into this cocktail bar through a vending machine!Yeah its true! Don't believe us? Better
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Poor sleep may lead to alcohol, drug abuse in teens, study finds
World | Jan 18, 2015, 09:23 PM ISTWashington: Adolescents who get poor or insufficient sleep may be at higher risk of developing alcohol and drug problems, scientists say.Researchers have found that sleep difficulties and hours of sleep can predict a number of
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Alcohol not a good sleeping aid
Lifestyle | Jan 18, 2015, 06:44 PM ISTMelbourne: A study has found that drinking before sleep results in an increase in frontal alpha power in the brain, a development which is associated with disturbed sleep.For individuals who drink before sleeping, alcohol initially
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Poor sleep leads to alcohol and drug addiction
Lifestyle | Jan 18, 2015, 06:38 PM ISTWashington: Sleep difficulties and hours of sleep can predict a number of specific problems, including binge drinking, driving under the influence and risky sexual behaviour, shows a study.The association between poor sleep and substance use