Psychology says people who skip self-checkout aren't inefficient; they may be holding onto a small social need the machine quietly erasedSmall, everyday interactions with acquaintances significantly boost happiness and belonging, research reveals. Even brief, warm exchanges w...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Philip Morris India calls for stronger enforcement and collaboration to disrupt illicit tobacco ecosystemAs per the Tobacco Institute of India (TII), in India, illicit cigarettes represent nearly one-fourth of the domestic market, with estimate...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
Psychology says the single variable that separates people who feel genuinely happy from those who don't isn't wealth, health, or achievement, but whether they feel loved by at least one person in a way that doesn't require them to performTrue happiness hinges on feeling loved, not on achievements or social status. Psychologists Sonja Lyubomirsky and Harry Reis reveal that de...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
‘I'd choose smoking over social media for my kids’: Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen's controversial comment goes viral, sparks debateDanish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen sparked controversy comparing children's social media use to smoking. She later apologized, stating...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
In the 1960s, smoke from a cigarette interrupted a static-control experiment, and it wasn’t just a nuisance: It helped create the home smoke detectorA puff of cigarette smoke sparked a home safety revolution. Inventor Duane Pearsall observed how smoke interfered with his electrical exper...
31 May, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen timeTech giants Meta and Google funded trusted children's brands to teach responsible tech use. This occurred even as their apps were designed ...
14 May, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Mar-a-lagoman can say whatever he wants, but Iran is so the epicentre of coolIran's rich history and cultural contributions are highlighted. Ancient Persia boasted advanced civilizations. Iranian language and cinema ...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
US Stocks: Philip Morris trims annual profit forecast amid nicotine pouch uncertaintyPhilip Morris International cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday amid regulatory uncertainty over its Zyn nicotine pouches and risin...
22 Apr, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
How does Stormy Daniels look now? You will be stunned if you see her nowStormy Daniels made headlines after a surprising public appearance in Atlanta, where fans noticed a dramatically different look from her ea...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Madhavan breaks silence on Dhurandhar 2 ‘Gurbani’ scene controversy, says Aditya Dhar gave clear instructionsActor R Madhavan has addressed a controversy surrounding a scene in 'Dhurandhar 2' where his character recites a verse from the Dasam Grant...
25 Mar, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Biden planning a parting gift for Americans: Cigarettes without nicotineThe Biden administration plans to propose a limit on nicotine in cigarettes. This move aims to reduce smoking addiction and save lives. The...
13 Jan, 2025, 02.24 PM IST
Are Americans smoking less? Here's what a survey says on when U.S adults lit up recentlyOnly 11% of American adults reported smoking cigarettes recently, according to current Gallup data, which shows that adult smoking has fall...
26 Aug, 2024, 10.45 PM IST
E-cigarettes: misconceptions about their dangers may be preventing people from quitting smokingIn recent surveys, nearly half of US and a third of British respondents considered nicotine e-cigarettes to be as harmful as cigarettes, if...
03 Sep, 2021, 11.38 AM IST
UK health policy body says e-cigarettes less harmful: Trade representatives' letter to Harsh VardhanThe Union Health Ministry has put the draft of a bill, that will replace an ordinance issued in September to ban e-cigarettes, in public do...
05 Nov, 2019, 04.39 PM IST
Upping the urge: Vape pens tempt you to smokeThey have low resemblance to cigarettes, so some people were hoping they might not produce the same urge to smoke but it is the other way r...
16 Jan, 2017, 06.54 PM IST
Graphic warning on cigarettes can stop millions from smokingGraphic warnings labels on cigarette packets could lead to 8.6 million fewer smokers in the US, a new study has found.
26 Nov, 2013, 05.47 PM IST
- Grim images to appear on US cigarette packs
Image of cancerous lungs is among the nine graphic warnings tobacco companies must start placing on cigarette packs sold in the US next yea...
22 Jun, 2011, 03.50 AM IST