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Refrain from doing research on e-cigarettes, obtain prior permission: NMC

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed doctors affiliated with it to refrain from initiating or participating in any research activities related to e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPs) without obtaining the necessary approvals from the Union Health Ministry. The move follows a letter written by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr Atul Goel to the NMC flagging the issue and asking it to issue necessary instructions to the healthcare professionals affiliated with the NMC and the Indian Medical Association (lMA). The NMC, in a public notice on December 15, asked healthcare professionals to comply with Goel's instructions. In a letter dated December 8, Goel had said, "I am writing to address a matter of utmost importance concerning healthcare professional's engagement in research related to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and heated tobacco products (HTPs)." He highlighted that under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, ...

Snapdeal eyeing major share in value lifestyle growth in next 5-10 yrs: CEO

Snapdeal believes the e-commerce story over the next 5-10 years will be around the growth of the 'value' lifestyle segment, and the online marketplace is looking to corner a "decent slice of this opportunity" as it focuses on unit economics, quality checks, and use of AI as well as tech to measure and improve customer experience. Snapdeal's business metrics are "in a good space" in the value e-commerce category and it has opted to "reinvest in growth now" as financial parameters are within striking distance of profitability, Himanshu Chakrawarti, CEO of Snapdeal, told PTI. In an interview, Chakrawarti said that Snapdeal expects a "normal" festive season, which typically yields a 25-30 per cent surge in demand over other months. "As per estimates the value (lifestyle retail) market in India is growing significantly, from USD 88 billion to USD 175 billion. Also along with this, the e-commerce portion is going to increase from 8 per cent to 22 per cent...we are largely focused on our .

World Pasta Day 2023: Importance and types of pasta mostly eaten in India

World Pasta Day is a chance to celebrate the global adoration of this Italian dish, explore new pasta recipes, and the culinary traditions related to this versatile cuisine

You can play golf: Equipment, advice you need to pick up sport

Quality equipment is not expensive and access to private or public courses isn't that difficult

Bankman-Fried lied to the world as he built crypto empire: Prosecutors

Prosecutors included several references to former Alameda Research co-chief executive officer Caroline Ellison in their opening statements

MS Dhoni's new vintage look sets social media on fire, check it out here

Dhoni's new haircut is setting the internet on fire. Fans are loving the vintage look of MSD and comparing the former captain with Telugu actor Mahesh Babu

German cuisine is adding a twist to the plate for the Indian palette

Culinary crossroads: German chefs and a clutch of German eateries are spicing up India with a fusion of tastes

Retail store Lifestyle International FY23 profit jumps to Rs 700 cr

Retail store chain Lifestyle International Ltd, part of Dubai-based retail and hospitality conglomerate Landmark Group, has reported a jump in its net profit to Rs 700 crore for FY23, according to data accessed by business intelligence platform Tofler. Besides, revenue from operations of Lifestyle International also rose 49.5 per cent to Rs 11,672 crore for the financial year that ended on March 31, 2023. The company operates retail stores under the brand names - Lifestyle Stores (large format departmental stores), Home Centre (home improvement stores) and Max (value fashion chain) along with international fashion apparel brands Bossini and Kappa. Its net profit for the financial year 2021-22 was Rs 269 crore and revenue from the operations stood at Rs 7,806 crore. The total revenue of Lifestyle International for FY 2022-23 was Rs 11,810 crore. Its total expenses were at Rs 10,877 crore, up 40.73 per cent for the financial year ended on March 31, 2023.

Retailers in the 'festival' mood after hit Independence Day weekend

Lifestyle recorded positive same-store sales growth during the Independence Day weekend, which the retailer did not anticipate, given a lacklustre EOSS

World Biofuel Day 2023: Theme, History, Importance & Future of Biofuel

World Biofuel Day is celebrated every year on August 10. It aims is to bring issues to light about the use of alternative fuel sources instead of fossil fuels

Style statement that goes with you everywhere: shopping for luxury handbags

They should hold your daily-use items and match the culture of your workplace

Why are brands launching end-of-season sales early this year?

If you're wondering why your favourite brands started their mid-season sales early this year, this video may have your answer

Department store chain Lifestyle plans to open 50 stores in next 3-4 years

Lifestyle International includes four brands -Lifestyle, Home Centre, Easy Buy and Max

makeO toothsi establishes its position as the Champion Of Smiles

The brand leverages IPL to define its USPs to the mass consumer using top cricket personalities and simple, quirky tonality

More people adopting preventive healthcare post-Covid, say experts

With rising prevalence of lifestyle conditions, chronic and non-communicable diseases pertaining to lifestyle and changing environmental conditions, more people are adopting the preventive healthcare

Street cautious on ABFRL amid weak performance in value segment

Revenue performance was led by lifestyle brands which grew 18 per cent with 5 per cent like-to-like growth

Muzaffar Ali: A creative journey through many lives expressed in art

The filmmaker-designer-poet's exhibition in Delhi showcases artworks created over 50 years

Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing Co gives jolt to Japan Inc with 40% wage hike

The move by the firm is likely to heighten focus on worker pay ahead of annual spring labour negotiations

Reliance Retail rolls out athleisure brand Xlerate on AJIO Business

The brand caters to requirements of sports and fitness enthusiasts

Centre lays down 75-point climate-friendly agenda under Mission LiFE

Initiatives cover actions under seven categories--energy, water saving, single-use plastic, sustainable food systems, waste reduction (Swachhata actions), healthy lifestyle, and e-waste