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A toast to customs

A toast to customs

Supersition and customs pertaining to alcohol are omnipresent.

13 Jan 2017 1:07 AM IST

Researchers suggest that alcohol may block the learning of new information, giving the brain, in the process, more resources to lay down recently learned information into long term memory. (Photo: Pixabay)

Social drinking may increase memory, says study

While people drink to forget, a new study suggests that it may actually enhance cognitive abilities.

25 July 2017 4:39 PM IST

Former Union finance minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram (Photo: PTI)

Chidambaram points out 40 per cent of India's GDP kept out of GST

GST is believed to be the biggest economic reform since independence.

23 July 2017 6:53 PM IST

The process dates back to thousands of years when ancient Greeks put their wine in amphoras too.

Care for some wine aged under water?

At the winery, one can take a dive into the Adriatic Sea to watch the process of ageing.

21 July 2017 3:38 AM IST

Binge or heavy episodic drinking means four or more standard drinks within a two-hour drinking session for females, five or more drinks for males (Photo: Pixabay)

Binge drinking in teenagers affects brain

Research shows that it affects memory, attention and language and an increased risk of developing alcohol use disorder...

20 July 2017 7:49 AM IST

SP leader Naresh Agrawal made the comment while participating in a short duration debate on rising incidents of lynching and atrocities on minorities and dalits across the country. (Photo: PTI)

SP leader links Hindu gods with alcohol in RS, apologises for remark

After two adjournments, when the House re-assembled, Agrawal said he did not intend to hurt sentiments of anyone.

19 July 2017 7:11 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how stress-booze combo messes with your head

The study's findings suggest healthier alternatives to combat stress.

31 July 2017 6:15 PM IST

A smashed car sits on the corner of Broadway and 45th Street in New Yorks Times Square after driving through a crowd of pedestrians. (Photo: AP)

US: Car plows into Times Square crowd; 1 dead, about 20 hurt

Times Square also has a heavy police presence at all hours of the day and night.

18 May 2017 10:20 PM IST

The Sunburn festival, known for its electronic music dance, will be held in Kesnand village at the outscirts of Pune between December 28 and December 31 (Photo: Facebook)

Villagers unite to protest music festival

According to sources, the villagers will sit on dharna from 4 pm to 12 am midnight everyday till December 31.

29 Dec 2016 1:40 AM IST

Wines with musky, earthy, woody and cherry, lavender and caramel particularly arouse men and women. (Photo: Pixabay)

Liquor revenue dip worries Vasundhara Raje govt

Rajasthan excise department doles out special sops to boost sales.

8 April 2017 12:44 AM IST

Sip your drink and eat it too

Sip your drink and eat it too

Taste can be improved when alcohol is added in two important ways by evaporation, and by molecular bonding.

7 April 2017 1:23 AM IST

The Japanese sake not only has a rich history, but is also a versatile drink that has evolved over time.

Konichiwa, sake!

Sake has a delicate unadulterated flavour and is best consumed as is.

17 Feb 2017 12:34 AM IST