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Australia could become first nation to outlaw smoking

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 14:09

A federal government-funded trial is about to test the viability of electronic cigarettes as a safer, permanent replacement for tobacco.

Youth involvement critical to success of any movement: Gul Panag

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 21:30

Gul Panag has launched an anti-tobacco campaign - No more tobacco in 21st Century - and urged youth to wholeheartedly participate in the cause to make it a success.

SEBI imposes Rs 1 cr penalty on Golden Tobacco

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 19:10

Market regulator SEBI Wednesday slapped a fine of Rs 1 crore on Golden Tobacco Ltd as the company failed to provide correct details with respect to shares encumbered by the promoters and promoter group.

People fined for smoking in public places

Last Updated: Sunday, June 9, 2013, 13:35

Authorities in Kashmir fined 23 people for smoking in public places and issued notices to various restaurant owners for not restricting customers from smoking.

US cos pay $6,000 extra per year for each employee who smokes

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 22:42

Researchers said the study is the first to take a comprehensive look at the financial burden for companies that employ smokers.

World No Tobacco Day: Want to quit smoking? Here`s how

Last Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013, 16:01

Only you can help yourself. And if not, the choice is yours: either feed your lungs with healthy air or dissolve like smoke in thin air!

As women join the gang, govt. chops anti-tobacco budget outlays

Last Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013, 09:36

Even as India continues to be among top global destinations for tobacco consumers, the health ministry has chopped the anti-tobacco budget allocation.

Curtail tobacco consumption before it kills you!

Last Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013, 19:06

The health experts are of opinion that approximately 10 lakh people in India die every year due to tobacco related cancer.

Bollywood actors perform in support of anti-tobacco movement

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 19:26

Bollywood actors took part in a musical concert here in support of an anti tobacco drive and to generate awareness about cancer and other deadly diseases.

New York may raise age for buying cigarettes

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 17:51

New York, where at least 20,000 teenagers in public high schools smoke, may become the first major city in the US to ban the sale of tobacco to anyone under the age of 21.

Goa CM promises action against `Go Goa Gone` for defaming Goa

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 16:45

Manohar Parrikar Tuesday promised action against Saif Ali Khan-starrer film ‘Go Goa Gone’ after a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator said it promoted smoking and showed Goa in bad light.

‘Go Goa Gone’: Saif Ali Khan shoots anti-tobacco video

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 16:27

Saif Ali Khan has shot a special video to spread awareness about ills of tobacco that will play in the beginning of his upcoming movie ‘Go Goa Gone’.