Smoking A Cigarette
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'Gaadi kharid thodi na li...': Cab driver cancels ride after passenger smokes inside taxi
Trending | Jul 08, 2026, 05:10 PM ISTA cab driver cancelled a ride after a passenger lit a cigarette inside the taxi without asking for permission. The viral video sparked a debate online, with most social media users supporting the driver's decision and calling for better passenger etiquette.
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Cardiovascular surgeon warns smoking raises fracture risk, makes bones ‘weaker and more fragile’
Health | Mar 24, 2026, 08:52 PM ISTWhile smoking is often linked to lung and heart diseases, it also weakens bones by reducing bone density. Dr Jeremy London explains how smoking increases fracture risk and affects calcium absorption, but adds that quitting can help reverse the damage over time.
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Cigarette prices jump after Union Budget 2026: 51 small things you can do instead of smoking
Lifestyle | Feb 02, 2026, 12:07 AM ISTCigarettes have become more expensive after the Union Budget triggered a fresh excise duty hike, pushing prices up across brands. With smoking now costing more, we offer 51 simple, everyday things you can do instead of lighting up.
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‘What happens when you smoke every day for 50 years’: US-based surgeon issues stark warning
Health | Jan 06, 2026, 12:14 PM ISTA Florida-based surgeon shares what he sees after decades of tobacco exposure, explaining how smoking every day for 50 years quietly damages the lungs and chest. He outlines why the harm builds early, becomes irreversible over time, and remains one of the most preventable causes of serious disease.
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Can quitting smoking reverse diabetes risk? Doctor reveals the truth
Health | Sep 18, 2025, 05:39 PM ISTCan quitting smoking reverse diabetes? Experts say that while it cannot cure the condition, it helps manage blood sugar, improves insulin sensitivity, and lowers the risk of serious complications. Dr Sandeep Kharb explains why quitting is crucial for diabetics.
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Struggling to quit smoking? Here's a golden tip from a doctor
Health | Aug 27, 2025, 01:28 PM ISTQuitting smoking is tough, but not impossible. A doctor shares proven strategies to beat cravings, manage triggers, and finally break free from tobacco.
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Are you a smoking addict? 5 essential medical tests you must consider
Health | Aug 30, 2024, 10:24 AM ISTKnow about these top 5 crucial medical tests every smoker should consider to monitor health and prevent serious conditions. Stay proactive in your health with these essential screenings.
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UK PM Rishi Sunak faces flak over his plan to ban smoking for anyone aged 15
World | Apr 16, 2024, 03:27 PM ISTThe ban aims to stop people from smoking even before they start as the government pointed to its highly addictive nature, with four in five smokers picking it up before the age of 20, remaining addicted for life.
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This is Serious! Smoking can lead to thicker and weaker hearts, reveals study
Health | Aug 25, 2022, 02:56 PM ISTCigarette smoking is responsible for 50 per cent of all avoidable deaths in smokers, with half of these due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke.
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Farah Khan: Won't glorify smoking in my films
Celebrities | May 31, 2019, 10:45 PM ISTFilmmaker Farah Khan says she will not glorify smoking via her films.
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What’s the harm in smoking just one cigarette? Well, it can make you addict!
Health | Jan 10, 2018, 05:45 PM ISTThe study found that the conversion rate from 'first time smoker' to 'daily smoker' is surprisingly high.
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I need to be more strict as a mother: Madonna
Hollywood | Jul 12, 2012, 12:11 PM ISTLos Angeles: Pop diva Madonna is not pleased with her 15-year-old daughter Lourdes after she was recently spotted smoking a cigarette."I wasn't very happy. I am a tough mother but I don't think I'm as