State employees can no longer wear jeans or t-shirts in office: Himachal govt's new dress code and social media rules explainedThe Himachal Pradesh government has issued a fresh mandate through the Department of Personnel on March 16, requiring all state employees t...
18 Mar, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Dry toast and perils of bubbly bilateralsGovernments that ban alcohol at diplomatic events view it as a dangerous catalyst for chaos. They imagine leaders making rash decisions or ...
19 Feb, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Run, rave, repeat! Wellness turns social for Gen ZGen Z embraces wellness through social activities like pickleball and dance workouts. Brands are set to sponsor these events in 2026. Physi...
31 Dec, 2025, 05.00 AM IST
Youngistan drinks to good health with no/low alcohol spiritsDriven by health consciousness and moderation, Indian millennials and Gen Z are increasingly opting for no or low-alcohol beverages, with 2...
18 Sep, 2025, 06.42 PM IST
Alcohol is old-fashioned: Why corporate circles are going dryA growing movement towards mindful drinking and temporary abstinence is reshaping social scenes, particularly among young professionals and...
13 Apr, 2025, 11.51 AM IST
Sobriety sips: The rise of non-alcoholic cocktails in IndiaThe non-alcoholic beverage (NAB) market is expanding in India, driven by brands like Sobriety Sips and Sober. These brands offer sophistica...
01 Mar, 2025, 10.43 PM IST
Raising the bar: Themed bars, non-alcoholic cocktails and storytelling emerge as top trends of industryIn an overview of the top 100 bars for 2024, Delhi topped the list with 18 bars, followed by Goa at 16, Mumbai at 15, Bengaluru at 14 and K...
19 Nov, 2024, 11.32 AM IST
New York City's most eligible bachelor is a bouncer and women are lining up to see himLuke Timm, a well-liked bouncer on the Lower East Side, has drawn a lot of fans with his attractiveness and notoriety on TikTok. He continu...
28 Aug, 2024, 09.01 PM IST
US authorities charge tech startup Bitwise co-founders for $100-million fraud schemeHundreds of Bitwise employees lost their jobs in May 2023 when the scheme was exposed, according to the US Securities and Exchange Commissi...
05 Dec, 2023, 10.22 AM IST
Cricket, Kashmir Willow and broken bats: The story of ‘Asia’s best gin’Broken Bat, a gin aged with toasted Kashmir Willow, has been declared the best gin in Asia by The Gin Guide Awards 2023. The gin took nine ...
04 Jun, 2023, 12.08 AM IST
Boozing for a cause! UK man drinks at 67 pubs in 17 hours to raise funds for dog shelterIn August, Crimp created a GoFundMe campaign in which he urged people to donate money to a Dogs Trust. Actually, what prompted Crimp to tak...
23 Sep, 2022, 11.24 AM IST
'Sober curious': Tips for becoming more thoughtful about alcohol and embracing mindful drinkingThis mind-set might appeal to those who developed troubling habits during pandemic.
30 Dec, 2021, 06.09 PM IST
‘Sober is the new sexy.’ Pooja Bhatt toasts to five alcohol free yearsPooja Bhatt celebrates 5th year of being sober, expresses gratitude to universe.
23 Dec, 2021, 03.18 PM IST
No booze, more buzz: How bars without alcohol are creating a new wave around the worldBut guess what? Sober bars aren't really a new phenomenon.
16 Mar, 2021, 06.43 PM IST
Are you ‘sober curious’? You can now 'dabble' in alcohol by trying these delicious non-alcoholic cocktails“Dry January” has gone from punchline to mantra for bars nationwide.
18 Jan, 2020, 05.48 PM IST
A non-drinker’s guide to partying this seasonWhile most of these parties are incomplete without being in high spirits, don't let the non-drinker in you take a step back.
26 Dec, 2015, 12.28 PM IST
Beauty is in the spirited eye of the drinkerUnderstanding 'Beer Goggles', where you find people more attractive after a drink.
27 Jun, 2014, 10.24 AM IST