‘Bigg Boss 17’ winner Munawar Faruqui arrested after a raid at Mumbai hookah-barThis is far from the first time the comedian-social media influencer had run ins with the police. In 2021, he spent a month behind bars aft...
27 Mar, 2024, 12.13 PM IST
Bigg Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui detained by Mumbai Police after raid on hookah barStand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, known for winning Bigg Boss 17, was one of 13 people apprehended by Mumbai police in a late-night raid o...
27 Mar, 2024, 08.49 AM IST
Going premium in personal care helps ITC boost salesIndian company ITC has shifted its focus to premiumizing its personal care business, doubling its contribution to sales to 38% in the last ...
07 Mar, 2024, 12.23 AM IST
Hookah bars and their sale banned in Karnataka. Here's whyThe state government of Karnataka has imposed a ban on hookah bars, including the sale and promotion of hookah and its related ingredients....
08 Feb, 2024, 02.29 PM IST
Amarnath Yatra 2023: Here's complete list of permitted and prohibited food itemsThis year's Amaranth Yatra will begin on July 1. Over 120 langars (community Kitchens) are being established this year for the pilgrims alo...
15 Jun, 2023, 12.32 PM IST
ITC plans to top FMCGs with new launches“To achieve our revenue target of Rs 1 lakh crore by 2030 from the new FMCG businesses, we are strengthening our existing categories and ve...
03 Jul, 2018, 07.03 AM IST
Government asks FICCI to close stall selling herbal cigarettes at wellness fairArora also pointed to other violations, including display of cigarettes at the counter and a person promoting cigarettes in the stall with ...
06 Dec, 2017, 07.19 PM IST
Delhi government seeks action against illegal hookah barsA recent notification from the ministry of health dated May 23 completely prohibits use of hookah even in smoking zones also.
26 Oct, 2017, 09.36 PM IST
Herbal fuel hoax: When faith overrode scientific inquiryThe media went into an immediate tizzy. "Imagine growing your own fuel in your backyard", screamed a news headline.
19 Oct, 2016, 12.57 PM IST
Monsoon may slow down FMCG's run in stock marketThe first quarter of 2015-16 will close on a dismal note with monsoon forecasts adding to the uncertainty. It’s not good news for investors...
05 Jun, 2015, 05.41 AM IST
Smoking row: Another BJP MP says no link of smoking and cancer"Whether cigarette smoking causes cancer or not, there is no full proof till now," Ram Prasad Sarmah, BJP MP from Tezpur, Assam said in Bis...
03 Apr, 2015, 04.02 PM IST
- Top-shot alumni recall dorm days at IIM-A
When a fan once approached Harsha Bhogle, the cricket presenter was expecting another query on Sachin Tendulkar.
11 Dec, 2011, 07.02 PM IST
- Tribal docs will keep traditional info to themselves
Gujarat tribal healers with an estimated bank of 1,000 herbal formulations have decided not to share their traditional medical knowledge wi...
18 May, 2011, 10.24 AM IST
- Mobiles, cigarettes, liquor to cost more
The government has made provision for several memorials, including a Shivaji statue in Mumbai, and social welfare schemes for minorities an...
05 Jun, 2009, 07.30 AM IST
- Tobacco curbs hit Bidi exports
The bidi export market is seeing a downward trend and confusion prevails among bidi exporters about the actual figures.
20 Jun, 2008, 03.18 AM IST
- Low-cost filter cigarette brands burn a hole in fag leaders' pockets
Low-cost filter cigarette brands are rivalling industry leaders like ITC and Godfrey Phillips, which are finding it unviable to sell filter...
13 Jun, 2008, 09.00 AM IST
- Paan to be a pan-India retail phenomenon
Paan would soon storm organised retail, tapping a clientele which is fiercely loyal, yet not very forthcoming as buyers, women.
07 Sep, 2007, 02.05 AM IST