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After Iran, China has a powerful new oil price weaponChina has emerged as the world's first oil "swing importer," significantly reducing its imports by a third to an eight-year low. This move,...
Asia rice surges 20% in May as war and weather threaten outputAsian rice prices experienced their largest monthly surge in nearly two decades in May, driven by weather risks and escalating energy and f...
Supreme Court bats for rationalisation of airfares, asks Centre to provide relief to peopleThe Supreme Court has taken a stand on air travel pricing, urging the government to implement fairer airfare practices. Observing substanti...
Niti Aayog evaluates solar radiation modification to address extreme heat conditions in IndiaNiti Aayog has formed a working group to study Solar Radiation Modification. This technology aims to cool the planet by reflecting sunlight...
The US is tightening H-1B visas. Its economy may pay the priceA wave of legislative proposals in Washington targets the H-1B visa program and the broader immigration pipeline for skilled workers. Bills...
Trump's immigration crackdown backfires as jobs shrink, even for AmericansA new study reveals Trump's immigration crackdown negatively impacted employment. Key sectors saw fewer undocumented workers, and surprisin...
Another trade war? EU fires first shot in economic clash with ChinaEU is planning a major shift in its industrial policy through the proposed “Made in Europe” framework under the Industrial Accelerator Act,...
Child enrichment can cost Rs 1 lakh/year: Here’s how to fund your child’s preschool activity classes—from dance, music to phonicsFrom phonics to piano, music to drama, activity classes for pre-schoolers are growing fast—and so is the cost of raising a well-rounded chi...
Cannabis-infused drinks may help people cut back on alcohol, survey data findsA new study from the University at Buffalo shows that cannabis-infused beverages may help people lower alcohol consumption. Surveying 438 a...
AIIMS-Delhi researchers call for relook at ban on e-cigarettesAIIMS-Delhi researchers are advocating for a reassessment of India's ban on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), citing evidence th...
'Very ambiguous': Congress MP Manish Tewari seeks clarity from government on tariff reductionsCongress MP Manish Tewari raised concerns in the Lok Sabha about India's reported tariff reductions under external pressure. He demanded a ...
Philip Morris CEO envisions smoke-free India, advancing public health
India can drive positive change to control tobacco use: Jacek Olczak, Philip Morris International"India is no stranger to harm reduction. It has led the world in embracing policies that reduce harm, has earned the reputation as a world ...
India Needs To Review E-Cigarette Ban Via Multi-Stakeholder Consult
Responsive Policymaking For Achieving India’s Tobacco Control Goals
Reduce Tobacco Harm: Not Letting The Excellent Be The Enemy of Good
Tobacco Caused Disease – A Pandemic We Can Rationally Tackle
Tobacco Harm Reduction - A Missed Public Health Opportunity for India
COVID-19: Lockdown in India may have saved 630 lives, says studyScientists, including those from the University of Surrey in the UK, assessed the levels of harmful fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from ve...
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...