UDF secures power in all six municipalities in Kottayam
The Hindu
UDF triumphs in Kottayam, electing Diya Binu Pulikkakandam as one of India's youngest municipal chairpersons.

The New Year party has moved indoors. After the pandemic, this trend continues and has resulted in the rise of the home bar space as an interior design statement. From elaborate drinks trolleys to island bars, sophisticated LED lighting to mixed media bar stools, there is an aesthetic to suit every mood.

If he ever has alcohol outside, he now makes it a point to take a cab back or hire a driver to ferry him home. “A switch suddenly flipped, and I realised how socially unacceptable, irresponsible and selfish it was to drink and drive. You can kill someone and destroy a family,” he says. Additionally, the laws around drunk driving in India have gotten much stricter, with fines being raised from ₹1,000–₹1,500 to a whopping ₹10,000 and/or six months in prison. “It is a good thing that the fines are so huge,” feels David.











