How I quit drinking: Therapy for child abuse, sexual assault traumas
I developed an alcohol addiction and complex PTSD after a sexual assault. Trauma therapy helped me confront childhood abuse and quit drinking. Key Points
InsiderDharmendra shares funny video of 'drinking session with piyakkad friends'. Watch
Dharmendra put up a funny video of his fans as they enjoyed a 'drinking session'. However, the video was just a joke for April Fool's Day. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesWhen Shabana Azmi came to receive a hungover Javed Akhtar at the airport, didn’t know he’d ‘quit drinking’ the night before
Javed Akhtar recalled the day after he quit drinking, and Shabana Azmi came to get him at the airport. The writer recalled how he never touched alcohol after that day. Key Points
The Indian Express'Saw drunk people on road in Varanasi,' says Rahul Gandhi; Smriti Irani hits back
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi sparked a row after he said he saw drunk people lying on the road in Varanasi, the constituency represented by PM Narendra Modi. Union Minister Smriti Irani hit back at Rahul Gandhi for his "objectionable" comments. Key Points
India TodayNo proof of sacked electrician being impacted due to alcohol consumption, rules Spanish court
The high court in Murcia in south-eastern Spain ruled that it was wrong on the electricity company's part to fire a man who was found drinking more than three litres of beer in one day. The court said there was no proof that the man's "physical and mental faculties" could have been affected due to consumption of alcohol. Key Points
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Video: Men caught drinking atop moving car in Ghaziabad, arrested
Three men were caught sitting and drinking on the roof of a moving car in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media platforms. Key Points
India TodayHow I found my best friends as an adult after I quit drinking
When Insider's reporter quit drinking, she realized that she had relied on alcohol as a social crutch. So she came up with new ways to make friends. Key Points
InsiderWhat is hangxiety and how to ease it? Decoding anxiety symptoms after a night of drinking
Hangxiety refers to the combination of anxiety and physical symptoms that occur after consuming alcohol. All you want to know. | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesAmitabh Bachchan recalls how he gave up drinking and smoking together
Amitabh Bachchan revealed how he decided to quit alcohol and smoking at the same time. He chose to cut them out of his life together and didn't regret it. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesIs my liver made of iron? Bhagwant Mann's rebuttal on allegations of alcoholism
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who has been accused of being an alcoholic, responded to the allegations in a television interview. Here's what he said. Key Points
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Drought roils crops in 42 lakh hectares in Karnataka worth Rs 30,433 crore
The deficit rainfall in Karnataka has caused crop losses in 42 lakh hectares, worth about Rs 30,433 crore, during the six-month kharif season. The drought has affected agricultural and horticultural crops, leading to a 28% rainfall deficit and the third lowest rainfall in the state since 1973. This has resulted in farmers being unable to sow major crops and has posed a challenge in meeting drinking water needs. Key Points
Economic TimesStopped from drinking, Jharkhand man kills 12th wife: Report
According to news report, Bokaro resident Ram Chandra Turi returned home drunk. When he started drinking again, his wife stopped him. Key Points
Hindustan TimesKhattar dedicates development projects worth ₹2,741 crore for Haryana
Khattar said that Nuh district’s biggest project is the Rainiwell-based drinking water scheme, benefiting the people of the Ferozepur Jhirka area. Khattar on Tuesday virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of 347 projects worth ₹2,741 crore in various districts of Haryana. Key Points
Hindustan TimesDermatologist: Stop chugging water, try 3 lifestyle hacks instead
Dr. Cameron Rokhsar told Insider that moisturizing and avoiding caffeine are more important for your skin than drinking lots of water. Key Points
InsiderJal Jeevan Mission: 100% households getting tap water in Himachal Pradesh, says CM Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh becomes the first hill state in India to provide water to every household, with 100% of rural households receiving tap water. The state has made significant progress under the Jal Jeevan Mission, receiving additional incentives for its efficient assessment and better performance in drinking water quality. The state has implemented numerous schemes, set up laboratories for water testing, and trained youth for self-employment and maintenance of drinking water schemes. Key Points
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UP shocker: In video, two boys forced to drink urine over suspected theft
The victims are reportedly 10 and 15 years. In the video, the boys are purportedly seen drinking urine filled in a bottle. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesThe river's curse: Kali river is causing cancer in 100 villages
High levels of toxicity in the Hindon, Yamuna and Kali rivers are causing cancer and death in villages along these waterways, according to Rajya Sabha MP, Vijay Pal Singh Tomar. Residents have reported losing family members due to drinking water contaminated by untreated industrial and urban waste. Key Points
Economic TimesSigns you're drinking too much water, from peeing too much to fatigue
Staying hydrated is important, but it's possible to drink too much water. Here are signs you may be overdoing it with your water consumption. Key Points
InsiderNeena Gupta on her kissing scene with actor Dilip Dhawan for a serial: 'Rinsed my mouth with Dettol, was difficult'-Entertainment News , Firstpost
This was the first ever kissing scene on Indian television landscape and the actor also stated, 'I couldn't sleep all night. It wasn't like he was a friend; we were acquaintances.' Key Points
FirstpostHow ‘Cheers’, ‘Cheese’ and other exclamations change around the world
In a new Wknd column, author Adam Jacot de Boinod unwraps mysteries relating to phrases of everyday use, and hunts down quirky parallels from around the world. Look out for Capital Letters every month. Key Points
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