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Why do people smoke? The psychology, science and social reasons say those who smoke despite knowing the health risks aren't just chasing nicotine, they may be seeking...- These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analysts
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- From machine tools to military tech: German industry dons fatiguesDefence and security-related firms for the first time have their own section at the world's top industrial fair in Hanover this week -- a s...23 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- Below-normal monsoon and West Asia conflict cloud India's agriculture outlook: BoBIndia's agriculture faces a challenging year. A below-normal monsoon forecast and the West Asian conflict threaten crop production and rura...18 Apr, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
- Indian scientists develop tobacco variety with 50% less nicotine, aiming for 70% reductionThis CSIR scientist said innovation was inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's suggestion to create a less harmful tobacco variety. The...26 Sep, 2023, 05.43 PM IST
- Indian Tobacco Association urges govt to extend RoDTEP benefits to tobaccoThe association said that India is well-positioned to become a major player in the global tobacco market if it can harness the emerging opp...26 Aug, 2021, 04.32 PM IST
- Permit regulated FDI in tobacco: Par panel on Commerce recommendsWelcoming the renewal of the Indian-Chinese Phytosanitary (related to plant) protocol on reviving the export of tobacco leaves to China, th...26 Aug, 2020, 05.21 PM IST
- Lockdown: Tobacco farmers seek rescue package, say crop worth Rs 4,400 cr lying unsoldFederation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), which claims to represent farmers and farm workers said demand for tobacco has weakene...11 May, 2020, 04.27 PM IST
- Big tobacco companies join race for Covid vaccineBAT has already started pre-clinical testing on animals, of a plant-based vaccine via US biotech subsidiary Kentucky BioProcessing. Philip ...02 Apr, 2020, 10.32 AM IST
- FDI in tobacco: DIPP meets stakeholders; participants shared mixed viewsCurrently, FDI is prohibited in manufacturing of cigars, cigarettes and tobacco substitutes. However, it is permitted in technology collabo...11 Apr, 2018, 11.29 PM IST
- Quitline no, enhanced warnings on tobacco packs from SeptThe Health Ministry issued a notification yesterday making amendments on using the new warnings and including the quitline number.04 Apr, 2018, 05.12 PM IST
- More efficient use of sunlight can improve crop yieldsBengaluru, Nov 28 (IANS) Researchers in the US, led by one of Indian origin, have developed a genetic manipulation technique that results i...28 Nov, 2016, 11.15 AM IST
- Scientists tweak photosynthesis to boost crop yieldTwo of the modified plant lines consistently showed 20 per cent higher productivity and the third was 14 per cent higher than the unaltered...20 Nov, 2016, 12.33 PM IST
- 'Research required before low nicotine tobacco adoption'New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) There needs to be extensive research on the consequences of adoption of very low nicotine level tobacco on farmers,...09 Nov, 2016, 09.26 PM 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
- Human Right Watch urges tobacco companies to protect US child workersUS children working in domestic tobacco fields regularly suffer from breathing problems, nausea and other ailments, an international rights...14 May, 2014, 11.33 AM IST
- NIIT Technologies to set up tobacco e-auctionNIIT Tech has bagged a 6 yr project from Tobacco Board to built an auction platform, which is accessible from a mobile phone.01 Aug, 2012, 06.31 PM IST
- The dying breed of traditional 'beedi tasters'The Rs 21,000 cr beedi industry faces a labour crisis as next generation opts out.19 May, 2011, 07.07 AM IST
- Tobacco Board to clamp down on unauthorised farmingTobacco Board has warned farmers against any illegal cultivation of the crop, saying plantation in unauthorised fields will be destroyed am...11 Aug, 2008, 05.22 PM IST
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