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Pankaj Chaturvedi
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Four fake narratives the tobacco lobby is floating to undermine India’s e-cigarette ban
The relative safety of nicotine over tobacco is a myth. Less harm does not mean harmless.
Pankaj Chaturvedi & PC Gupta
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GST rates: Why the proposed 26% sin tax on tobacco will make no dent in sales
The Goods and Services Tax Council's recommended rate is too low and will only encourage more people to consume tobacco while reducing tax revenue.
Pankaj Chaturvedi
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Like Pierce Brosnan, Indian celebrities should steer clear of surrogate advertising too
Endorsements for soda water, music CDs and mouth fresheners increase sales of companies better known for their tobacco and alcohol products.
Akshat Malik, Pankaj Chaturvedi & PC Gupta
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‘The bell-eared demon’: When Swami Vivekananda warned how worship could become fanaticism
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Opinion: Why is Modi the only prime minister who is haunted by Nehru’s ghost?
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In Varanasi, worried Muslims flock to Gyanvapi mosque in greater numbers after part of it is sealed
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Watch: What Prathamesh Sinha, 11, visually-impaired Shark Tank participant, did at the boAT office
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Assam NRC coordinator files FIR against predecessor for ‘anti-national activities’