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Meet the Desi Drag Kings
A new photo and performance project throws a spotlight on the community of male impersonators in India
2 min read28 Sep 2018Tobacco kills over 7 million people every year, major cause of heart diseases: WHO
While many people were aware of the fact that tobacco use increases the risk of cancer, there are alarming gaps in knowledge of the cardiovascular risks associated with its use, the WHO report says
2 min read31 May 2018Over 50% smokers failed in their efforts to quit smoking: survey
According to the India-specific report by FSFW, 68% of smokers reported that they were well informed about the impact of smoking on their health, and 51% were willing to quit it
2 min read30 May 2018Govt releases new health warnings for tobacco packs
The health ministry has released a new set of pictorial health warnings for mandatory display covering 85% on both sides of bidis, chewing tobacco and cigarette packs
1 min read5 Apr 201885% pictorial warnings on tobacco products to continue till 31 August
Health ministry extends duration of existing health warnings on tobacco products, the tenure of which was to end on 31 March, to 31 August
2 min read29 Mar 2018SMS revolution for the disabled
Apps created by Bapsi help deaf-blind people communicate using vibration as a medium on their smartphones
3 min read17 Aug 2016Lobby groups seek minister’s intervention on uncertainty in tobacco industry
CII, FICCI wrote letter to Nadda seeking the minister's intervention to resolve the uncertainty that tobacco companies are facing
1 min read11 May 2016Cigarettes aren’t India’s real tobacco problem
Most Indians who smoke, smoke a much cheaper, unfiltered product called a bidi: shredded tobacco wrapped in a 'tendu,' or ebony, leaf and tied with a string
2 min read25 Mar 2016Ban on sale of loose cigarettes likely to be put on hold
Some MPs are of view that without providing alternatives to cash crops in tobacco and arecanut-growing areas, farmers should not be penalized by introducing drastic measures
1 min read3 Dec 2014US bans bidis made by Indian tobacco company
US authorities say bidis contain levels of nicotine, tar and carbon monoxide several times greater than normal cigarettes
2 min read22 Feb 2014Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared