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Topic: Cigarettes

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

OTT platforms to carry anti-tobacco disclaimers soon as health ministry set to notify new rules

New rules under Cigarettes & Other Tobacco Products Act will be notified on 31 May. Changes come after intra- & inter-ministerial deliberations, consultations with industry representatives.

India’s vaping ban is failing. Parents, schools, activists unite to corner govt

India's youth is in the grip of banned vape. And the police and judges ask 'what's an e-cigarette'.

From stubs to pillows, soft toys and recycled paper — Noida factory reprocesses cigarette ends

WHO estimates that nearly 30 per cent of India's adult population is tobacco users and butts litter urban streets where general cleanliness standards are abysmally low.

Chewing tobacco is worse than smoking for the heart, Patna medical institute says

The study was conducted on heart patients who chewed tobacco for the first time, also on those who took it thrice a day.

Actress Alizeh Shah caught smoking. Pakistanis accuse her of corrupting culture

Someone recorded TV actress Alizeh Shah smoking in a car. Soon, Pakistani social media was abuzz with users blaming feminism and the showbiz industry.

Kids of ’90s will remember these ‘cigarettes’ fondly, despite its controversial, unhealthy tag

Over the years, Phantom sweet cigarettes have been called out for promoting smoking in children and being very unhealthy due to the high sugar content.

How smokers are getting by without cigarettes in Covid-19 lockdown (it’s helping many quit)

Many smokers are struggling to get their daily dose of nicotine amid the lockdown. While some are grappling with withdrawal, others are using the chance to kick the butt.

After decaf and low-sugar drinks, it’s time for low-nicotine cigarettes

A New York-based company is seeking FDA's nod to market cigarettes with 95% less nicotine than conventional ones.

New research shows what happens to your lung cells as soon as you quit smoking

A new study has uncovered that in people who no longer smoke, the body replenishes the airways with normal cells that help protect the lungs better.

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What the last decade reveals about India’s economic path

In India, there has been remarkable certainty on taxes, particularly as the government has largely focused on slashing taxes, both direct and indirect, rather than increasing them.

Market Swings in India Surge From Historic Low as Budget Nears

New Delhi: Indian stocks are seeing a resurgence of volatility just weeks after being dubbed the world’s calmest equity market, with growing skepticism sparking...

During Op Sindoor, hackers targeted NSE website 40 crore times in 10 minutes, Exchange CEO says

NSE CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan was speaking at Off The Cuff event hosted by ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta. He said that NSE, on average, sees 20 crore cyberattacks each day.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.