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Pankaj Chaturvedi

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
· Sep 30, 2019 · 06:30 am
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
· Nov 03, 2016 · 05:45 am
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
· Oct 24, 2016 · 02:30 pm