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In 1937, a chemistry student tasted something sweet on a cigarette, and this led to a sweetener that changed diet foods industryA lab accident in 1937 led to the discovery of cyclamate, an artificial sweetener. It quickly became popular for low-calorie products. Late...03 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST- 2,400,000,000,000: Chinese are smoking nearly half of world's totalChina's cigarette consumption has surged by 39% between 2003 and 2023, contrasting with a global decline. Despite fewer young smokers, low ...27 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
- Caught on camera: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag filmed vaping in dressing roomRajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was filmed vaping in the team dressing room during a live match broadcast. The incident occurred in th...29 Apr, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
- India sticks to e-cigarette ban in snub for Philip MorrisIndia has firmly rejected Philip Morris International's extensive lobbying efforts. The government will not relax its 2019 ban on e-cigaret...11 Feb, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
- ITC's alignment with healthcare's a global trend it needs to deepenITC's shares gained 1.5% Thursday on the back of the company conducting clinical trials for developing a nasal spray for Covid-19 preventio...26 Nov, 2021, 06.17 AM IST
- Startup seeks approval for inhaler that would help smokers quitThe coronavirus pandemic has spurred new interest in products that help users of cigarettes and vaping products quit. Some public health ag...17 Jun, 2020, 09.43 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
- Of smoke and mirrors: Will vaping ban stop millennials from lighting up?First-time offenders will get a year’s imprisonment or a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh or both.22 Sep, 2019, 10.30 AM IST
- Monitoring platforms to ensure sellers don't offer e-cigarettes: E-commerce firmsGovt has issued an Ordinance to ban e-cigarettes and similar products as they pose health risk to people, especially the youth.19 Sep, 2019, 07.32 PM IST
- Godfrey Phillips, ITC fall up to 3% after rallying in previous tradeDuring the session, Godfrey Phillips and ITC fell up to 3.5 per cent and 1.43 per cent respectively.19 Sep, 2019, 05.23 PM IST
- Govt issues ordinance to ban e-cigarettesFirst time violators will face a jail term of up to one year and a fine of Rs 1 lakh. For subsequent offences, a jail term of up to three y...19 Sep, 2019, 01.32 PM IST
- Trade bodies, users term ordinance to ban e-cigarettes a draconian moveAssociation of Vapers India (AVI), an organisation representing e-cigarette users, said it is a black day for 11 crore smokers in India who...18 Sep, 2019, 11.24 PM IST
- Budget 2019: FAIFA urges government to correct cigarette taxation error to lessen burdenCigarettes account for 86% of revenue from tobacco taxation, while the contribution to tax collections from beedi and smokeless tobacco are...03 Jul, 2019, 01.25 PM IST
- Ban on e-cigarettes may actually benefit ITCE-cigarettes and other vaping devices are supposed to help smokers quit smoking in search of healthier alternatives.30 Aug, 2018, 10.32 AM IST
- Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka tobacco farmers seek non-discrimination, hold ‘Growers’ Day’ in DelhiFCV tobacco is grown in AP & Karnataka. According to the association, farmers of FCV tobacco in these states don’t have any viable alternat...02 Dec, 2014, 10.44 PM IST
- Cigarette substitutes pose risk due to over-useCigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide, researchers said. In order to overcome this addiction, many people r...30 Aug, 2014, 04.55 PM IST
- Excise hike may hit tobacco growersGrowers of FCV tobacco say the 150% to 400% hike in excise duty on non-filter cigarettes will wipe out this segment.15 Apr, 2008, 03.09 AM IST
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