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From Bhajans to Coffee Raves: How India's Sober Rave Culture Is Taking Shape

From Bhajans to Coffee Raves: How India's Sober Rave Culture Is Taking Shape

India's alcohol-free nightlife has grown rapidly in the same three years that its Gen Z has started drinking more. That sounds contradictory, until you look at what people are actually going out for. Sober raves aren't replacing the bar. They're simply creating another reason to leave home.

Oct 13, 2026

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12 min read

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