India | Posted on May 25, 2008 at 01:21pm IST

India drinking: Alcohol's role in the lives of Indians

As India becomes one of the largest producers of alcohol in the world, it's no surprise that Indians take their first sip at the age of 19 as opposed to 28 almost a decade ago. These are stories from across the country on the role of alcohol in the lives of Indians. Drink is creating a new spirit of celebration but also leading to violent crimes.

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