- Friday, April 19, 2024
World Liver Day 2024 falls on Friday, April 19th. The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) was established in 1966, commemorating the day of its establishment, in 2010, World Liver Day was celebrated for the first time. The theme for this year's World Liver Day is 'Be…
Prime minister Rishi Sunak was met with vehement opposition to his proposal aimed at effectively prohibiting smoking for individuals aged 15 and under, as a fresh bill was introduced for a vote in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Sunak introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to effectively ban the…
Stand-up comedian and Bigg Boss - 17 winner Munawar Faruqui was among 14 persons detained by the Mumbai police after they were found smoking hookahs during a raid in south Mumbai, an official said on Wednesday. The Social Service branch of the city police conducted the raid at a hookah…
An Asian-origin trader in Hillingdon was recently fined more than £3,400 for selling illegal and smuggled tobacco products. The trader, Kultar Rajwansi, from Hayes has pleaded guilty to 26 offences at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on March 5. Hillingdon Council’s trading standards team carried out an inspection following reports from some…
DIVERSITY and inclusion “are central” to Japan Tobacco International (JTI), an organisation that cares about its people and is mindful about creating a workplace where everyone is encouraged to be their best self, a senior executive has said. In a recent chat with Eastern Eye, Ruth Forbes, inclusion and office…
Tobacco major British American Tobacco is looking to trim its £15 billion stake in the Indian cigarettes-to-hotel conglomerate ITC, according to media reports. The maker of Lucky Strike and Dunhill cigarettes announced this alongside a large annual loss of over £17 bn and a mixed outlook. BAT currently holds over…
THE acclaimed theatre play, 10 Nights, has returned for a UK tour, which runs at the Omnibus Theatre in London until February 21 before moving to Bristol, Hayes and Leicester. The story of a spiritual sleepover in a mosque revolves around topics of faith, friendships, forgiveness and the future. Azan…
The government is set to implement new legislation to prohibit single-use e-cigarettes or vapes as a measure to address the increasing trend of vaping among young people, prime minister Rishi Sunak announced on Monday (29). "As any parent or teacher knows, one of the most worrying trends at the moment…
THE deaths of a wealthy Indian American couple and their daughter in Massachusetts, US, last week have been ruled a murder-suicide by medical authorities after autopsy. Rakesh Kamal, 57, his wife Teena Kamal, 54 and their daughter Arianna Kamal, 18 were found dead in their $5 million mansion in Dover,…
In the last 12 months, new analysis from NHS England indicates that almost three million individuals underwent urgent cancer checks. This number represents a surge of over a quarter compared to pre-pandemic levels. The government emphasises the critical nature of early disease detection in enhancing survival rates. However, cancer charities…
In a case of alleged misleading advertisements, the Centre has issued a notice to the gutkha companies and actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Akshay Kumar. Earlier, in the PIL against several actors for these advertisements, the Allahabad HC has given two directions to the Centre: First, a guideline…
Many people turn to vaping as a healthy alternative to traditional tobacco products. There are also many benefits, such as reduced nicotine intake and lesser addiction. With more and more people turning away from traditional tobacco, the vaping industry has boomed in recent years. However, with so many vape pens…
Phizzical Productions has announced the UK tour of Shahid Iqbal Khan's Olivier-nominated play, 10 Nights! Audiences will get to experience one man's spiritual journey of self-discovery after he decides to participate in Iʿtikāf - the Islamic practice of staying in a mosque and fasting for the last ten nights of…
According to a study published in The Lancet's eClinicalMedicine journal, over 1.3 million lives are lost annually due to tobacco-induced cancers across seven countries, including India. The researchers observed that the collective contribution of India, China, the UK, Brazil, Russia, the US, and South Africa accounted for over half of…
In the UK, the state of cancer care has reached a critical point, and experts in the field are warning that patients may face fatal consequences due to the government's decision to eliminate a dedicated plan aimed at addressing the disease. With waiting times for NHS cancer treatment hitting a…
Setting up Randm 7000 with 0% nicotine in France with the simple and take the disposable gadget out of its container which includes the rubber caps, and the smoke with the conventional cigarettes. If you have heavy vapour and it has 7000 puffs that last for days. The unusual colour scheme…
PRIME MINISTER Rishi Sunak portrayed himself as a tough decision maker and an agent of change on Wednesday (4), seeking to break with the scandals and chaos of his Tory predecessors and show the party he can help it win an upcoming election. In a speech lasting more than an…
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge has discovered that smoking during pregnancy poses a significantly higher risk than previously estimated. The study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, revealed that pregnant women who smoked were 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared…
According to new research published in The Lancet Global Health, approximately 70 per cent of the 5.3 million premature cancer-related deaths worldwide in 2020 were preventable, while the remaining 30 per cent were treatable. Of the total deaths, 2.9 million were in men, while 2.3 million were in women, the…
PRIME MINISTER Rishi Sunak is considering introducing measures that would ban the next generation from ever being able to buy cigarettes, The Guardian reported on Friday, citing government sources. Sunak is looking at anti-smoking measures similar to laws New Zealand announced last year, which include a ban on selling tobacco…
According to a study published in The Obesity Society's (TOS) flagship journal, the optimal time to enhance the connection between daily moderate to vigorous physical activity and obesity seems to be from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., despite contradictory epidemiological discoveries regarding the most effective exercise timing for weight control.…
VIVEK RAMASWAMY joined a growing chorus of 2024 Republican presidential candidates vowing to radically reduce the size and function of the US government if elected next year, calling on Wednesday (13) for a “revolution” that will hold the federal bureaucracy “accountable.” Former president Donald Trump and his top rival, Florida…
INDIA’S Supreme Court released a glossary last week of “gender-unjust terms” it wants the legal community to avoid when preparing pleas, orders and judgments, and suggested some alternatives. Among the changes recommended by the court’s Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes are use of the word “woman” to replace terms such…
In a study conducted in the US, long-term smokers exhibited symptoms that did not align with existing tobacco-related disease criteria. The research, carried out by the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF), included 1379 participants aged 40 to 80 years, all of whom had smoked one pack of cigarettes a day…
Smoking is not just a habit, it's an experience. From the taste to the sensation, smoking cigarettes has been a pastime for many people for a long time. Yet, the process of buying tobacco items has often been cumbersome and time-consuming. Thankfully, online cigarettes shopping has made things easy for…
BRITISH inflation fell by more than expected in June and was at its slowest in more than a year at 7.9 per cent, according to official data that will ease some of the pressure on the Bank of England to keep on raising interest rates sharply. Sterling weakened against the…
Individuals who naturally stay up late are not inherently more prone to premature mortality compared to early risers—provided they do not engage in excessive drinking and smoking during those extended nighttime hours, a 37-year-long study suggested on Friday (16). Previous research has indicated that night owls, who typically stay awake…
World Kidney Cancer Day, observed on June 15 this year is dedicated to raising awareness about kidney cancer prevention, early detection, and available treatments. Kidney cancer, also known as renal cell carcinoma (RCC), originates in the kidneys, which are responsible for filtering waste products and producing urine, The Indian Express…
Some 11 per cent of Indians are diabetic, a government study found, adding that diabetes, hypertension and obesity are much more common in India than previously estimated. The study of more than 113,000 people also found that around 15 per cent of Indians were pre-diabetic and around 35 per cent…
Introduction Cigarette store fixtures play a crucial role in creating an organized and visually appealing environment for tobacco retailers. Among these fixtures, custom cigarette display rack are essential for showcasing cigarette brands, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maximizing sales potential. In this guide, we will explore the importance of cigarette store…
Facial Recognition technology is being utilised to provide food to hundreds of financially struggling people in Britain. Instead of having to settle for donated or discarded food, these individuals can now exchange a scan of their face for food of their own choosing. As inflation continues to soar, and more…
On Wednesday (01), the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which is measured by a basket of products showed a significant year-on-year increase, with monthly inflation surging to 31.6 per cent in February. Available data indicates that last month witnessed the steepest price surge ever…
Having bad breath is an embarrassing problem everyone wants to avoid. But unfortunately, for many people, this problem known medically as halitosis can persist even after brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash. In fact, according to health professionals, even though most people may have bad breath, they are not aware of…
The Lost Mary 3500 has been priced at £29.99 in the UK and it's not a particularly expensive piece of equipment for such a long-lasting taste. You might be able to find a cheaper price, but there is no need to look for that because this gadget will last you for…
There is no safe limit to alcohol consumption and any amount of drinking can severely impact one's health, according to a statement published by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in The Lancet Public Health journal. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified alcohol along with asbestos, radiation and…
It has been an incredible journey for an attorney from working as a labourer in India to becoming a judge in the US.Surendran Pattel has recently been sworn in as the judge of the 240th Judicial District Court in Fort Bend County, Texas.Having practised in India’s Supreme Court before moving…
England cannot become smoke-free until 2039 as the progress in getting people to quit cigarettes has “slowed”, an anti-cancer charity has said.The government in 2019 set a target for England to be smoke-free by 2030, meaning only 5 per cent of the population would smoke by then. But Cancer Research…
The NHS informs that osteoporosis is a health condition that makes bones weak, which makes them fragile and more likely to break. Osteoporosis is usually diagnosed after 50 years of age when one suffers back pain, poster change or fractures. However, years before such symptoms appear, it can affect your…
Heart diseases are among the most fatal causes of threat to life in the world today. With healthier diets, more than two-thirds of heart disease-related fatalities may be avoided globally, that was the conclusion of a study published in the journals 'European Society of Cardiology's journal' and European Heart Journal…
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW BIRTHDAY SPECIAL ON THE RED HOT BOLLYWOOD STAR Brilliantly talented actor Kartik Aaryan has risen from humble beginning to become a bankable Bollywood star with a big following. His relatability and charm in successful films has enabled him to make a strong connection with cross-generational…
INSPIRATIONAL grocers were recognised for their achievements during a period of economic challenges and personal loss for the sector at the 33rd Asian Trader Awards, which took place at London’s Park Plaza Westminster Hotel last Wednesday (9). The top award of the evening – the Asian Trader of the Year…
E-cigarettes and marijuana may have harmful effects on the heart similar to those caused by tobacco cigarettes, opening the door to abnormal heart rhythms, according to a study conducted in mice. E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products have become popular because the public perceives them as being less harmful than smoking,…
After becoming an everyday essential during the Covid-19 pandemic, several sanitizer brands have been recalled in the US when it was discovered that they contain a cancer-causing chemical called benzene, a carcinogen at the very top of the Government's most dangerous solvent list. Subsequently, thousands of sprays and gels made…
Just a week after Unilever recalled 19 dry shampoo aerosol products for “potentially elevated levels” of benzene, a chemical known to cause cancer in humans, a recent study has discovered high levels of benzene in several dry shampoo products still available in stores. The study was conducted by Connecticut-based independent…
Amid an obesity crisis in the UK and the US, experts have suggested that slapping cigarette-style warnings on sugary drinks may be able to help tackle child obesity. In the UK, every four in 10 children are either overweight or obese. Also, more than half of the adults fall into…
A domestic servant has accused her wealthy landlady of subjecting her to violence and mental cruelty that drove her close to suicide. Jacqueline Whittington, 60, claimed Farzana Kausar made her work as an “unpaid slave” for for 14 hours day. Lewes Crown Court in East Sussex heard that Whittington, 60,…
In the UK, e-cigarettes have become a very popular stop-smoking aid in recent years, informs the NHS. Known as vapes or e-cigs, these smoking aids are considered to be less harmful than traditional cigarettes and can help smokers to quit smoking completely. WebMD informs that a "vape," or electronic cigarette,…
According to American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation (ANRF) since the year 2002, studies have contributed to the growing body of evidence that lingering tobacco residue has significant health risks. Secondhand smoking (when exhaled fumes from the end of a cigarette is breathed in by someone else who is not smoking) is…
Experts say that while e-cigarettes are not harmless, these products contain fewer toxins than traditional cigarettes. As of 2018, 34.2 million adults (13.7%) in the United States were reported to smoke traditional cigarettes and 8.1 million (3.2%) used electronic cigarettes (‘e-cigarettes’) stated a study in the National Library of Medicine.…
THERE is good news for people with a hereditary risk of cancer as a new study has revealed that starchy green bananas can reduce the risk considerably. Foods like cereals and oats can also help due to the presence of resistant starch, the study by researchers at the Universities of…
Despite a significant increase in alcohol-specific deaths in the UK in 2020, not much research has been conducted on consumer perceptions of alcohol packaging as a versatile marketing tool, states a study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. This study was recently conducted with the objective of…
ASH (Action on Smoking and Health) in the UK mentions that most people become addicted to nicotine and take up smoking when they are still children. Recently, an 11-year-old girl was rushed to a hospital after her mother, Holly Smith, 29, discovered her to be extremely lethargic and barely able…
The legal age of sale for cigarettes in England should be raised by one year every year until eventually no one can buy tobacco products, a government-commissioned review recommended on Thursday.Progressively increasing the minimum age from 18 was one of 15 interventions recommended in the review ordered by health minister…
On the eve of World No Tobacco Day, they also asked the Centre to ensure that tobacco control laws and policies are made stronger and implemented effectively. Noted epidemiologist and public health expert Chandrakant Lahariya pointed out that children and non-tobacco users too visit the point of sale (POS) and…
We have found the twelve best weed accessories that all cannabis smokers should consider adding to their collection. Whether you prefer to inhale or ingest your cannabinoids, these accessories will make your marijuana easier and more fun. Let's jump right in 1. Tectonic 9 Grinder The Tectonic 9 is a rechargeable…
A Myanmar junta court on Wednesday sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi to five years in jail for corruption, part of a barrage of criminal cases that could see the deposed civilian leader jailed for decades. Since a military coup ousted her government in February last year, plunging Myanmar into upheaval,…
Bollywood Superstar Akshay Kumar on Thursday apologised to his fans for featuring in an advertising campaign for a paan masala brand and said he was withdrawing his association. Kumar came under fire for endorsing the brand, with social media users digging up an old video of the actor where he…
Getting screened and tested early for cancer is a personal battle, Sajid Javid revealed. Speaking to Eastern Eye, the health secretary, disclosed how his late father was diagnosed too late for the illness. “My father died from cancer, but he died from, firstly, lung cancer, then it spread everywhere,” Javid…
THE department of health and social care (DHSC) told the Parliament that it plans to regulate 'most harmful tobacco products' used by half a million British south Asians, a statement said. The cancer-causing chewed tobacco products are facing a clampdown 16 years after scientists warned of their dangerous contents, it…
WARMER than usual summer nights appear to result in an increase in cardiovascular deaths in men in their early 60s, suggests new research.According to the findings published in the online journal BMJ Open, a 1°C rise in summer night-time temperature may be linked to around four per cent higher risk…
The release of the government’s response to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities was warmly welcomed by doctors and medical professionals across the country like myself. I was delighted to see the government finally getting to grips on addressing health disparities within ethnic minority communities. The report titled “Inclusive…
AN independent review of the government’s ambition to make England smoke-free by 2030 is considering a ban on under-25s buying cigarettes, The Times reported. Javed Khan, a former chief executive of the children’s charity Barnardo’s, is leading the review. He is now scrutinising whether national action on smoking goes far…
AFTER being out of the spotlight for a large part of the last decade, Bobby Deol has reignited his career with incendiary roles that have burned brightly on diverse streaming platforms. These have included explosive Netflix film Class Of 83 and two seasons of Prakash Jha’s controversial streaming show Aashram…
NEW research has revealed stark disparities in cancer rates between different ethnic groups in the UK, reported the Guardian. According to the study published in the British Journal of Cancer, black people are twice as likely to get prostate cancer while white people have double the chance of getting skin…
APART from the Downing Street garden party on May 15, 2020, there was another unreported event that took place on the same day when the country was under lockdown. According to a report in The Sunday Times, prime minister Boris Johnson's adviser and confidant Lord Udny-Lister was busy organising a…
With several CBD oil merchandise, it can be challenging for CBD businesses to develop and choose the right quality and brand variety. Large enterprises, therefore, provide a wide range of Vaping products. There are pills, lotions, balms, and a range of additional options. To get something out of this diversity of items accessible,…
US vice president Kamala Harris was at Democratic committee headquarters in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021, when a pipe bomb was discovered outside, according to a White House official familiar with the matter. Harris, then the vice-president-elect and senator from California, evacuated the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters on Capitol…
ENGLAND could soon become world’s first country to prescribe e-cigarettes as a medical product to help people stop smoking tobacco products. With health secretary Sajid Javid welcoming the latest step towards the licensing process for manufacturers, e-cigarettes could be prescribed on the NHS. Javid said: “This country continues to be…
A bong is a filtering device commonly used to smoke marijuana, tobacco, or other herbal drugs. The gas flows from the bottom port on the left to the top port on the right in the bong depicted in the photo. Bongs are not entirely new. Various cultures have utilized diverse…
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was associated with a pan masala brand, and his fans were unhappy as their favourite star was promoting the brand. Now, the veteran actor has terminated his contract with the brand and has also returned the money he took for the promotion. On his blog, a statement…
CELEBRATIONS to mark the 74th anniversary of Indian independence and the creation of Pakistan have been overshadowed by the astonishingly swift take-over of Afghanistan by the Taliban. Afghanistan has been in the British psyche for a long time. Whenever I think of Afghanistan, I recall Sherlock Holmes’s remark to Dr…
INDIA ranked 122nd on a new Global Youth Development Index that measures the condition of young people across 181 countries. "The top five risers from 2010 to 2018 were Afghanistan, India, Russia, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso,” says the ‘2020 Global Youth Development Index' released by the Commonwealth Secretariat in London…
The skin loses suppleness as we age, and lines and wrinkles begin to develop. Gravity's effects are also visible, causing the skin and extra fat deposits to droop downwards, making you appear older. Of course, managing a healthy and active lifestyle, avoiding smoking and tobacco smoke, and wearing high-protection sunscreen…
A NEW study by Cancer Research UK has revealed that smoking causes almost twice as many cancer cases among the poor than the well-off in England, reported The Guardian. About 11,247 cases of cancer caused by smoking are diagnosed among the poorest 20 per cent of people in England each…
SELFLESSNESS and helping others through service, which is an integral part of Sikhism, is important for individual and societal health, says writer Jasreen Mayal Khanna whose new book explores science-based studies, interviews with Sikhs and history to understand why Sikhs are “habitual do-gooders.” About 500 years ago, Guru Nanak,…
SALES of cigarettes to under-21s should be banned in a bid to end the “tobacco epidemic” by 2030, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on smoking and health has recommended, among other tougher tobacco regulations to protect children and young people from becoming smokers. Backed by health charities and medical organisations,…
Last year after Sushant Singh Rajput’s demise, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) had started an investigation about drug abuse in the Bollywood industry. Sushant’s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty was also arrested for consuming drugs. There were reports that Sushant and Sara used to consume drugs on the sets of Kedarnath. However, Nitish…
PAKISTAN has been chosen for the regional winner of the ‘World No Tobacco Day 2021 Award’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in recognition of its anti-tobacco campaign in the past decade. The WHO’s regional office for the eastern Mediterranean said the award will be presented to Pakistan’s ministry of…
A cannabis-based pain treatment company, controlled by Neil Mahapatra and Gavin Sathianathan, will start trading on the London Stock Exchange on Friday (21). Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies (OCT), backed by Snoop Dogg and Imperial Brands, raised £16.5 million in a placing that values the company at about £50 million recently, reported…
Quitting smoking can be a tough task to accomplish. However, there are smokers who want to get rid of this bad habit, but despite of their all endeavors, they couldn’t be able to do so. Are you also among those individuals? If yes, then you need to learn how to…
Before setting out on a hike, there are a number of things that you should always take with you in order to make the whole experience more enjoyable and safer for both you and anyone that goes out with you. This is true whether it is the Great Smoky Mountains,…
ONLY six high-income countries are doing enough to tackle deaths from chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease, a global report said on Friday (4), warning the coronavirus pandemic exposes the urgent need to combat underlying conditions. In its stocktake of global efforts to stop people dying prematurely from…
Are you looking for in-depth knowledge of the UK's equivalent of the US Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)? In this article, we'll run a breakdown of the FTSE (nicknamed Footsie), its implication on the UK's economy, and how to invest in FTSE 100 CFDs. The FTSE 100 is one of…
TWO prominent British firms have expressed regret over their founders' roles in 18th and 19th century slave trade, and pledged financial support to charities and organisations promoting opportunities for black and ethnic minority groups. Popular pub chain and brewer Greene King and Llyod's of London insurance market announced on Wednesday…
SADIQ KHAN has ordered a review of the London's statues and street names after the toppling of the statue of an English slave trader by anti-racism protesters triggered a debate about the demons of Britain's imperial past. A statue of Edward Colston, who made a fortune in the 17th century from trading…
Professor Kiran CR Patel Chief medical officer and Cardiologist, University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire EMERGING evidence from the NHS in the UK and from the US suggest a disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on patients and staff from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. A recent study from King’s…
INDIAN conglomerate ITC has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire 100 per cent of the equity share capital of West Bengal-based Sunrise Foods for an undisclosed amount. The proposed deal is subject to the fulfilment of a number of terms and conditions set out in the SPA.…
The world's biggest coronavirus lockdown will be extended for two weeks beyond May 4, the Indian government said Friday but with some easing of restrictions -- including for alcohol. The lockdown imposed near the end of March has caused misery for millions of workers in India's vast informal sector and…
Alcohol & drug abuse are one of the serious issues we face today. With its rise, more and more lives succumb to their addiction every year, taking over the control of their mind and body. Addiction impacts the life of not only the addict but his family too and make…
A 'pandemic' of air pollution shortens lives worldwide by nearly three years on average, and causes 8.8 million premature deaths annually, scientists said Tuesday. Eliminating the toxic cocktail of molecules and lung-clogging particles cast off by burning oil, gas and coal would restore a full year of life expectancy, they…
WORLD Health Organization (WHO) has said that one in 10 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime and one in 15 will die of the disease. The report was released by WHO and its specialized International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). These statistics warrants immediate attention of policymakers as…
India leads the world in pollution-linked deaths followed by China and Nigeria, according to a report published Wednesday that estimated the global impact of contaminants in the air, water and workplace. The report by the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution (GAHP) found pollution to be the largest environmental cause…
by NADEEM BADSHAH MORE awareness is needed about the cancer risks from chewing paan among south Asians in the UK, experts have said. The chewing tobacco is often eaten after meals and on special occasions, such as Diwali. The stimulant, known as gutkha, can cause mouth and throat cancer, tremors…
INDIA is deliberating potential censorship on streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, a senior government source told. While film and TV certification bodies already moderate public content in India, the country's laws do not allow censorship of content on the increasingly popular online streaming platforms. The government's…
THE impending launch of Juul e-cigarettes in India was a factor in the government's decision to ban the sale of vaping products, a top government lawyer said on Tuesday (1) while defending the move in a Kolkata court. Last month, India banned the sale and import of electronic cigarettes, warning…
INDIA’S ban on electronic cigarettes has been challenged in a court in the eastern city of Kolkata, marking the start of the first legal battle against the anti-vaping decision. The Indian government banned the sale, import and manufacture of e-cigarettes this month and warned of an “epidemic” among young people.…
INDIA'S cabinet on Wednesday (18) banned production and import of electronic cigarettes, a public health move that is seen dashing the expansion plans of companies such as Juul Labs and Philip Morris International. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman told a media briefing that an executive order will be passed to ban…
A WOLVERHAMPTON-based boss of a business was banned for eight years after consistently failing to provide evidence that excise duty owed on alcohol had been paid. Rajinder Singh Bains, 46, was appointed sole director of Midland Wines (UK) Ltd in 2013. Bains caused the company to trade in a manner…
India's health ministry has proposed a ban on the production and import of electronic cigarettes, documents seen by Reuters showed, potentially jeopardizing the expansion plans of big firms like Juul Labs and Philip Morris International. The ministry has proposed that the government issue an executive order banning the devices in…
INDIA'S health ministry has proposed a ban on the production and import of electronic cigarettes, documents showed, potentially jeopardizing the expansion plans of big firms like Juul Labs and Philip Morris International. The ministry has proposed that the government issue an executive order banning the devices in the public interest,…
Kabir Singh: I will not forget my experience of shooting for the massive film Kabir Singh, which has got a great star cast, good production unit and a wonderful directorial team. Everybody worked hard during the film and I got to learn a lot. It was a great learning experience to watch…
STELLER performance of prime minister Narendra Modi's BJP with another large parliamentary majority will see the continuity of macroeconomic policy in the next five years but the key economic challenge now is to continue reforms, brokerages and economists said Thursday (23). The BJP still does not have a majority in…
CULTURE secretary Jeremy Wright praised Eastern Eye for its “vital role in supporting communities all across the country”. In a speech to the Professional Publishers Association (PPA) Festival in London on Thursday (9), the secretary of state noted the newspaper’s part in uniting communities and for also providing a fresh…
INDIA'S health ministry has called for Juul Labs Inc's electronic cigarettes to be blocked from entering the country, a letter seen by Reuters showed, potentially dealing a blow to the US company's plans to tap the South Asian market. Juul has plans to launch its products in India by late…
Rajendra Bothra, an Indian-American doctor charged in a healthcare fraud involving a conspiracy worth $464 million, was freed on a record seven-million-dollar bond on Tuesday (15). Bothra was charged along with five other physicians in the alleged fraud, which is believed to have fueled the opioid epidemic in the US. Despite…
Google on January 15 honoured Sake Dean Mahomed with a doodle for bringing a slice of India to the UK. The doodle celebrated Mahomed for his first book penned in English almost 225 years ago. “A man of many talents, Sake Dean Mahomed was an entrepreneur who made a name…
A jobless Londoner who enjoyed a sociable lifestyle of golf and exotic holidays by dodging tax on smuggled tobacco has been jailed for 46 months. Dhanji Varsani, 56, from Mill Hill, North West London, shipped in 6,930 kilograms of hand-rolling tobacco worth £1.2 million in unpaid excise duty, an investigation…
by Nadeem Badshah BRITISH ASIAN cancer patients who are suffering in silence need more support to encourage them to speak to their families about their illness, experts have urged. They have called for the government and mainstream health groups to reach out more to ethnic minorities diagnosed with the disease. Some are not telling anyone about their diagnosis,…
Yogesh Kumar wheezes after life-saving surgery to remove a diseased lung, but his doctors wonder how long he can last outside hospital breathing some of the world's dirtiest air. Smog is blamed for the deaths of more than one million Indians every year and Delhi - which on Monday (5) had emergency pollution levels more…
Human rights watchdog Amnesty said that a 10 long hour raid at its southern Indian office by the financial crime investigating agency on Thursday (25) was part of the Indian government's attempts at "silencing" its critics. The Enforcement Directorate searched Amnesty's Bengaluru office on suspicion that it had violated foreign…
By Nadeem Badshah Vulnerable people who have their homes taken over by drug gangs who befriend them need more help from communities, former police officers and campaigners have urged. British Asians with disabilities are among those being exploited by criminals who use the victim’s property to stash weapons and illegal…
A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to four years' imprisonment over the killing of a shopkeeper who refused to sell him cigarette paper because he was underage. Vijaykumar Patel sustained a fatal head injury in the unprovoked attack by the boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, outside a…
MORE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS IS NEEDED TO PREVENT GLOBAL RISE IN RATES OF ILLNESS [caption id="attachment_42658" align="alignleft" width="106"] by SIR HARPAL KUMARFormer chief executive ofCancer Research UK[/caption] CANCER is a challenge for us all. And now, more than ever before, tackling the disease has become a global public health issue as…
Although use of illegal drugs has become widespread, what remains the biggest threat to human health are two of the most common drugs -- alcohol and tobacco. The Global Statistics on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Illicit Drug Use: 2017 Status Report found that the loss of human life due to smoking…
by MOHNISH SINGH HOW AAMIR KHAN IS HELPING DROUGHT-AFFECTED VILLAGES HE MAY be one of the biggest and busiest movie stars in the world, but Aamir Khan has always been very active on the social front too. The big-hearted A-list actor has been a part of many philanthropic endeavours including through…
By George Simpson Martin Race, managing director of Bestway Wholesale, has said the company bought the retail business of Conviviality because “they are all good, profitable businesses.” In an exclusive interview with Asian Trader, the wholesale giant’s boss said: “Bargain Booze and Wine Rack have a fantastic alcohol offer and…
Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan told Indian authorities that he was cheated into advertising Pan Bahar, an Indian mouth freshener that's said to be dangerous to health. The former Bond said Ashok & Co, which makes Pan Bahar, did not disclose the harmful nature of the product when he was roped…
India is facing an epidemic of diabetes and high blood pressure, often called "silent killers" because they lead to heart disease, said a report Monday involving more than 1.3 million people. The rate of diabetes in India is over six percent, while around one quarter of people have high blood…
A shopkeeper was killed after he was punched for refusing to serve cigarette paper to under-age UK teenagers at his shop in north London. Vijay Patel, 49, was attacked in Mill Hill area of the city on Saturday (6) night and rushed to hospital, where he died of head injuries…
A federal court in the state of Florida has charged two Indians with conspiring to smuggle counterfeit cigarettes into the United States. Abhishek Shukla and Harish Shabhai Panchal appeared in a federal court in Miami to be formally arraigned on an indictment charging them, and two companies -- Jubilee Tobacco…
The state government in India's capital told Philip Morris International Inc and other tobacco companies on Saturday (22) to remove all advertisements from tobacco shops in the city, warning them of legal action if they do not comply. The order, sent by Delhi state's chief tobacco control officer S. K. Arora,…
India is bracing for upheaval as it storms ahead with its most ambitious reform in decades -- transforming the world's fastest growing major economy into a single market for the first time. The long-awaited goods and services tax (GST) rolls out Saturday even as businesses complain they are ill-prepared for the massive changes about…
Indian opposition parties vowed Friday (29) to boycott the launch of a new national tax, adding to the strain ahead of the country's biggest ever fiscal reform. Businesses are bracing for upheaval as India rolls out the long-awaited goods and services tax (GST) with the aim of transforming the nation of 1.2 billion people and its $2 trillion (£1.5…
India has sought divine intervention to rid its government buildings of the scourge of spitting- wall tiles imprinted with the images of gods. Officials in Uttar Pradesh state have installed tiles with images of Hindu gods and goddesses in "vulnerable" corners of government buildings where reddish brown sprays from chewing…
India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday said the tobacco industry must adhere to federal rules requiring stringent health warnings on cigarette packs, in a major setback for the $11 billion (£7.6 billion) industry that opposes the new policy. The court also turned down an industry plea to stay the implementation of…
Relatives of workers killed in a fire at a packaging factory in Bangladesh have filed a murder case against the owner, police said on Monday (September 12), as the death toll from the disaster rose to 31. Another 12 people are missing after the disaster on Saturday (10), the worst…
A UK court has dismissed an appeal brought by some of Britain’s largest tobacco companies over the government’s new plain packaging rules. In its decision handed down today (30), the court dismissed all appeals brought by British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, Imperial Brands and several paper manufacturers. The companies argued…
A UK court has dismissed an appeal brought by some of Britain’s largest tobacco companies over the government’s new plain packaging rules. In its decision handed down today (30), the court dismissed all appeals brought by British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, Imperial Brands and several paper manufacturers. The companies argued…