Govt issues anti-tobacco rules for OTT platforms

On the World No Tobacco Day, the Union health ministry on Wednesday notified the amended rules under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2004, making it mandatory for OTT platforms to......

Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Renowned women's rights activist Ela Bhatt, the founder of SEWA (Self Employed Women's Association), died in Ahmedabad on Wednesday due to age-related issues, her associates  said. Bhatt, 89,......

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

'Smokers are a highly susceptible population during this pandemic.''Health benefits from quitting smoking can start as early as within an hour.' IMAGE: A man smokes a cigarette whilst wearing a......

SHOCKING! TB kills 1,183 Indians daily

'There is little doubt that India's tobacco epidemic is contributing to its TB epidemic,' says Neil W Schluger. Shontish Hansda, 35, suffering from tuberculosis, lies outside his hut in Mirjapur......

4 reasons why Jefferies has downgraded ITC

ITC stock slipped over 4 per cent on Thursday (February 8) after British American Tobacco (BAT) said it could sell some of its stake in the company, recovering partially in trade. Image: Sanjiv......

In non-cigarettes push, how ITC built more than 25 FMCG mother brands

A young couple sharing a laugh — in the living room over a Polish joke book, on the beach, in the rain — with the tagline, “Made for each other”, hung from billboards at......

Growth gains, dividend yield to support ITC stock

At its recent analyst meet, the ITC management highlighted that stable taxation on cigarettes has positively impacted tax revenue and helped the legal cigarette industry to gain volumes.......

ITC AGM, Q1FY24 nos: When will the stock break out from consolidation mode?

The “asset-right” strategy, reiterated by ITC chairman Sanjiv Puri during the company’s 112th annual general meeting (AGM) on August 11, received a thumbs up from the analysts.......

Anurag Kashyap: Anti-smoking disclaimers make me feel insulted

'No one in this industry could have made Bombay Velvet in less than Rs 300 crore.' 'I made it possible in Rs 90 crore and I want the film to do business of at least Rs 150 crore' Anurag......

HC notice to BCCI, Sony, for 'promoting' tobacco during IPL

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Sony Pictures Network and a pan masala manufacturing company for allegedly advertising and promoting......

Tips for spectators attending CWG opening

The Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Commonwealth Games will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Delhi on Sunday. The ceremony, which will run for two hours, will begin at 1900 IST. Following......