By taking decisive measures to control tobacco use, Bangladesh can demonstrate its commitment to public health and set an example for other countries in the region ...

Abinash Mishra, a 30-year-old engineer, launched 'Sikhya ra Chatashali' in Sambalpur district, Odisha. This initiative brings ...

If the GST Council adopts the GoM's recommendations during its December 21 meeting, it will mark a turning point for India.

New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has dubbed the proposal to introduce 35 per cent GST on "sin goods" like aerated beverages and tobacco products as a "bad idea" as it would lead to ...

Post GST compensation cess, the tax on tobacco will drop by 70-72 per cent. A sin tax of 75 per cent is in order ...

Beginning Jan. 1, cigarettes sold in Chase City will carry a 15 cent town excise tax in addition to the existing 60 cent levy imposed by the state of Virginia. The tax, which goes into town coffers, ...

In Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada, Shahu Patole pays tribute to a cuisine that has long been considered not worthy of ...

Forest fires have emerged as a major threat to plantations and hills in Pune. These are usually sparked by people's casual ...

We examined 13 outcomes related to consumption of tobacco: consumption of (1) any tobacco, (2) cigarettes, (3) bidis and (4) smokeless tobacco. We also examined the number of (5) cigarettes and (6) ...

These results hold even considering some small substitution through the use of bidis, which are largely consumed by the poor. The short-term consumption impacts are also negligible compared with the ...

As I grew older, I started my own venture selling betel nuts (waidong), cigarettes, and bidis and also worked as a day labourer during holidays to support my parents. Later, I considered ministry as a ...