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No other poison enjoys the status that alcohol has with humankind, but the risks far outweigh any benefits.

A few weeks ago, a stable cirrhosis patient asked me this question in my outpatient office. He was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease-related cirrhosis without any liver-associated complications.
“Sir, is it ok if I have a couple of drinks every other week?”
Now that he was confident that his liver functions were normal, he wanted to be sure.
“Imagine I am a police officer, and you are at my station,” I told him. “Would you ask me if you could stab but not kill someone every other year? Or would you ask a traffic police officer if you could …

Chinese diplomats to India are saying all the right things for Indian ears, but Beijing’s policy actions are moving in the opposite direction.
The JSW Steel founder is embarking on an unprecedented expansion, betting on Japan’s JFE and Korea’s POSCO to share the load. But rivalries, debt and market risks could complicate the plan.
The listed hospitality group sees a drop in revenue and profit in the first quarter. Separately, China steps up engagement with Saudi Arabia and the UAE.