Hello, this is Satviki writing from Mumbai, where the government has shaken the tobacco industry after announcing steep hikes taxes on cigarettes. More on that in a moment, but first ...
Today’s must-reads
- New US Dietary
Guidelines will tell Americans to cut sugar consumption. - Amgen
bought cancer drug developer Dark Blue for $840 million. - Thailand is cracking down on unlicensed
cannabis dispensaries .
The price of smoking
India, the world’s most populous nation, has a significant number of tobacco users. From local preparations like guktha — a chewable mix including tobacco — to hookah to cigarettes, the wide availability means ...
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