alcohol consumption
Alarming Study Reveals Indian Children Beginning Substance Use at Age 13: Findings from 10-City AIIMS Research
Dec 13, 2025 11:39 pm CST
A comprehensive AIIMS-Delhi study spanning 10 major Indian cities reveals that school children are beginning to use substances, including drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, at an average age of just 13 years. The research, surveying nearly 6,000 students, found that substance use doubles by higher grades and highlights the critical need for early intervention programs. Family influence and easy accessibility to harmful substances emerge as key contributing factors to this concerning trend among Indian youth.
Auto Driver Sets Himself Ablaze During Police Drink-Driving Check in Karnataka
Nov 23, 2025 01:16 pm CST
A 38-year-old auto driver suffered 70% burns after setting himself on fire during a routine drink-driving police check in Karnataka's Chitradurga. The incident occurred when Thippeswamy refused a breath test and became confrontational with officers who had seized his vehicle. He remains in critical condition and faces legal charges for attempted suicide and obstructing public servants.
Study Reveals Gen Z Leading Significant Decline in Alcohol Consumption with Long-Term Health Benefits
Oct 07, 2025 10:22 pm CST
Recent research from Flinders University shows Generation Z is 20 times more likely to abstain from alcohol compared to Baby Boomers, indicating a sustained cultural shift rather than a temporary trend. This changing behavior across generations could deliver substantial public health benefits if maintained, with researchers suggesting policies to reinforce these positive trends while still addressing high-risk groups.
Mumbai Tops As India's 'Millionaire Capital' With 1.42 Lakh Families: Report
Sep 19, 2025 12:54 pm CST
Over a third of the Indian rich prefer not to drink alcohol, a survey released on Thursday said.