Why this matters India has 100+ million smokers Tobacco-related diseases cause nearly 1.35 million deaths annually more than road accidents, TB, or HIV/AIDS combined The move aligns with WHO guidelines, which recommend tobacco taxes form at least 75% of the retail price (India currently stands at ~53%) Extensive global evidence shows that higher prices reduce smoking, especially among youth and price-sensitive consumers
In one study (Wojcik 1988), self-efficacy was a strong predictor of abstinence among smokers who tried to stop smoking on their own but not among those who attended a smoking cessation program
Lawsuits allege parties are liable for damages because of negligence, unjust enrichment, design defects, fraud, strict liability, and failure to warn
Thrips cause cannabis leaves to turn a shiny consistency by sucking the sap out of leaves, and will leave brown or silvery spots where they do so
The wires out of sight also mean less mess