We need systems that reward low-emission lifestyles, nudge people toward sustainable meals, and normalise pride rather than shame in acting for the planet.
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.
Study published last week looks at data from 1990 to 2021 to assess stroke cases in 204 countries. High ambient temperature saw 2nd-highest increase in any risk factor during the period.
Easy availability of flavoured, cheap tobacco products, exposure to enticing marketing, and misperception about their harms promote SLT use among the Indian youth.
The study, conducted by Pasteur Institute, University Paris Cité, finds that smoking induces changes to DNA that affect the human body’s immune response to pathogens.
There is a lack of clear findings on the negative health effects of cannabis smoke, leading to its 'harmless' reputation. But 'absence of evidence is not evidence of absence'.
The combination of nicotine, carbon monoxide, and free radicals can result in dullness, poor complexion, even cancer. But reversal of such damage is possible.
Study on fine particulate matter 2.5 by researchers at Francis Crick Institute was presented at European Society of Medical Oncology congress & found mention in The Lancet Oncology.
Like China, India remains a big domestic market, which will continue to attract investment, but the US tariffs will make India unattractive for future investments.
New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.
India’s 1st tri-service seminar, on the lines of Shangri-La Dialogue, kicks off in Mhow, with top military officers & defence attaches from several countries in attendance.
Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.
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