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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 real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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‘Nehru, Indira were not fools’: JNU VC says uniformity in religion, language cannot be imposed
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election