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First Post
2 hours ago
- Health
- First Post
Not just smokers: Doctors flag new risk factors for throat cancer in India
An increasing number of throat cancer cases are being diagnosed among non-smokers in India, particularly men under 60. Experts link this rise to HPV infections, lifestyle changes and environmental exposures. Read here read more Throat cancer, once predominantly associated with tobacco and smoking is increasingly affecting non-smokers in India, particularly men under the age of 60. Medical experts are now sounding the alarm over a dramatic epidemiological shift, citing the human papillomavirus (HPV) as a key driver of this growing trend. 'Traditionally, oropharyngeal cancers in India were largely seen in smokers and tobacco chewers. But now, a growing number of patients, especially men in their 50s—are being diagnosed without any history of smoking,' said Dr Mandeep Singh Malhotra, Director of Surgical Oncology at CK Birla Hospital, Delhi. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Dr Malhotra highlighted that areas most commonly affected include the tonsils, base of the tongue, posterior pharyngeal wall and tissues above the voice box. HPV i****nfection the d****riving f****orce The primary factor behind this shift, he said, is the rising incidence of HPV infections which are closely linked to changes in sexual behaviour. 'Increased prevalence of oral sex compared to previous generations has led to higher exposure to HPV, a known carcinogen for the oropharynx,' Dr Malhotra said. A 2023 study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia supports this, reporting that HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancers are on the rise in India, echoing trends observed in Western countries over the past two decades. Other contributing factors include excessive alcohol consumption, poor oral hygiene, a diet low in antioxidants, vegetables and environmental exposure to petrochemicals, wood dust and industrial pollution. Distinct b****iology and b****etter p****rognosis HPV-related throat cancers are biologically different from those caused by tobacco, says Dr. Malhotra. 'They tend to respond much better to chemotherapy and have a higher cure rate, even though they can present at more advanced stages with larger neck nodes. In contrast, cancers linked to smoking and alcohol are often more aggressive and harder to treat.' A 2023 meta-analysis published in JAMA Oncology found that five-year survival rates for HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer were above 80%, significantly better than the 50-60% rates seen in HPV-negative cases. Breakthroughs in treatment: TORS and bio-Selection Treatment advancements such as Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) have revolutionised outcomes, particularly for early-stage patients. 'TORS is minimally invasive, leaves no external scars or bone cuts, and enables faster recovery,' he added. For advanced cases, oncologists are now adopting a 'bio-selection' approach. Patients first receive 2–3 cycles of chemotherapy to assess tumour shrinkage. If the tumour reduces by 50–80%, less invasive options like TORS or radiation can be pursued. If not, a radical surgery followed by radiation becomes necessary. 'This strategy allows us to personalise treatment based on tumour biology rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, ultimately reducing complications and improving survival outcomes,' said Dr Malhotra. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India sees over 1.3 lakh new cases of head and neck cancers annually, with oropharyngeal cancer forming a significant portion. Globally, WHO estimates that HPV is responsible for up to 70% of oropharyngeal cancers in developed countries, a number now reflecting similar patterns in India. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As the medical community adapts to these evolving patterns, awareness and early detection remain key. 'Vaccination against HPV, improved oral hygiene and safe sexual practices are preventive strategies that must be prioritised,' Dr Malhotra said.
Entrepreneur
a day ago
- Automotive
- Entrepreneur
Can Nippon Paint Tap Into India's PPF Market
The paint protection films(PPF), launched by Nippon Paints, will be available across India and is expected to be present in more than 100 cities by the end of this year Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. The paint protection films(PPF) market in India is a burgeoning industry. The automotive sector accounts for a significant share of the paint protection film market. PPF is highly used to protect vehicles from road debris, scratches, etc and a rapidly expanding automotive industry is expected to boost its demand. With an eye on developing and expanding the market in India, Nippon Paints, under the n-SHIELD brand, has launched its own PPF. "Our films cover all categories in the market, not just the premium. We plan to ultimately manufacture these products in India, in line with our Make in India philosophy, mirroring the government's efforts to bring international manufacturing to India," said Sharad Malhotra, director of Nippon Paint India. PPF is a thermoplastic polyurethane film that can be applied on the painted surfaces of a car to protect the paint from stone chips, reduce abrasions and wear and tear. The PPF market in India is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 31.9 million by 2030. From 2023 to 2030, a compound annual growth rate(CAGR) of 7.6 percent is expected in India, according to estimates by Horizon Grand View Research. The company has set up basic concept plants at the moment to manufacture this product in India. The product caters to mass, premium and luxury segments and is priced between INR 65,000 to INR two lakh. Nippon Paint has multiple sites for developing these films. Currently the products being launched in India are sourced from Japan and China. The paint major is actively seeking to develop new partnerships in India for strategic manufacturing of the product. "It's still at a concept stage because this is a new technology. The kind of investments, opportunities we see are still evolving. Conceptually we are aligned that this should be manufactured in India but in terms of plant designs, plant sizes, investment sizes it's still a work in progress. If the product takes off very well, we can start manufacturing in the next two to three years. It depends on the adoption rate," Malhotra added. The current investment is primarily R&D focused. Nippon Paints has been developing the PPF for four years. It started the film business division in Japan way back in 2021. In the middle of COVID as a part of the strategic review in the business, the company decided to enter the film business. India is the largest automotive aftermarket business in Nippon Paint Group and is the second region where the brand promises grand entry with films. First PPF was launched in Thailand. The PPF comes with a five, seven, ten years warranty and is found in gloss, matte and colored ranges. The company is yet to finalize its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners. The entire detailing range consists of tyre dressers, dashboard cleaners, fabric cleaners, etc. Nippon Paint is also launching a host of other films including the headlamp film for which it has already received OEM endorsements. "We want to be a one stop solution, the car dealership or the detailing centre doesn't have to look out to multiple vendors. Nippon is there to serve them as a single source. This is a time where actually a player like Nippon Paint can add a lot of value, set standards, establish benchmarks, create ecosystems for the entire industry to benefit," he added. This product will be available across India and is expected to be present in more than 100 cities by the end of this year. Not only cars, these films will be available for two-wheelers, bikes and trains as well. In India right now the market is only two percent to three percent for cars and is expected to reach four percent to five percent in the next couple of years, estimated Malhotra. The paint protection films market is consolidated in nature. Some of the major players globally include 3M, Saint-Gobain, Avery Dennison Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, XPEL, Inc., among others.
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
India bonds inch up before state debt supply, US rate decision
MUMBAI: Indian government bonds edged higher in early deals on Tuesday after a two-day selloff, while volumes remained muted ahead of the state debt supply and the U.S. rate decision due a day later. The yield on the benchmark 10-year bond was at 6.3631% at 10:25 a.m. IST, compared with the previous close of 6.3700%. Bond yields move inversely to prices. Traders said the benchmark bond yield was unable to break past a key technical upside level, so there is some reversal in trend. Investors took a break from selling, which was triggered by falling bets of an immediate rate cut following hawkish commentary from the Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra. On Friday, Malhotra said that the monetary policy will place greater emphasis on the outlook for growth and inflation, rather than their current levels. India bonds extend fall as August rate-cut bets fade 'Traders are mostly on the sidelines till the RBI policy decision as there is no incentive for taking positions,' a trader at a state-run bank said. 'Focus is on U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell's commentary, which could give more cues on domestic policy easing cycle for FY25.' The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Indian states are aiming to raise 300 billion rupees ($3.46 billion) via bond auctions later in the day, slightly exceeding the scheduled amount. Rates India's overnight index swap (OIS) rates saw receiving pressure in early trades, as the 10-year bond yield failed to breach key technical level, spurring some buying. The one-year rate dropped 2 basis points to 5.52%, while the two-year OIS rate fell 2 basis points to 5.50%. The liquid five-year OIS rate was down 1 basis point at 5.73%.
Economic Times
a day ago
- Business
- Economic Times
India bonds inch up before state debt supply, US rate decision
Live Events RATES (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel Indian government bonds edged higher in early deals on Tuesday after a two-day selloff, while volumes remained muted ahead of the state debt supply and the U.S. rate decision due a day yield on the benchmark 10-year bond was at 6.3631% at 10:25 a.m. IST, compared with the previous close of 6.3700%. Bond yields move inversely to said the benchmark bond yield was unable to break past a key technical upside level, so there is some reversal in took a break from selling, which was triggered by falling bets of an immediate rate cut following hawkish commentary from the Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Friday, Malhotra said that the monetary policy will place greater emphasis on the outlook for growth and inflation, rather than their current levels."Traders are mostly on the sidelines till the RBI policy decision as there is no incentive for taking positions," a trader at a state-run bank said."Focus is on U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell's commentary, which could give more cues on domestic policy easing cycle for FY25."The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Indian states are aiming to raise 300 billion rupees ($3.46 billion) via bond auctions later in the day, slightly exceeding the scheduled overnight index swap (OIS) rates saw receiving pressure in early trades, as the 10-year bond yield failed to breach key technical level, spurring some one-year rate dropped 2 basis points to 5.52%, while the two-year OIS rate fell 2 basis points to 5.50%. The liquid five-year OIS rate was down 1 basis point at 5.73%.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
71,000 offers made in second round of PM internship pilot project
The Prime Minister Internship Scheme's Pilot Project has received applications nearly four times the total 1.18 lakh internship opportunities offered by 327 companies, according to a parliamentary reply. However, these companies have made a total of 71,000 internship offers so far, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra informed the Lok Sabha on Monday. 'Currently, rolling out of offers and the process of acceptances and joining by interns is in progress,' the reply stated. In the first round of the pilot project, fewer than 15 per cent of candidates who were offered internships ended up joining the scheme. Malhotra said 22 per cent of the total applications in the second round were from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates, of whom 16.8 per cent received internship offers. In the first round, partner companies made over 82,000 internship offers to more than 60,000 candidates, out of which over 28,000 accepted the offers. Ultimately, around 8,700 candidates joined their internships. The government has utilised approximately ₹50 crore under the scheme since its inception. For FY26, an allocation of ₹10,831.07 crore has been made in the Union Budget for the PM Internship Scheme (PMIS), according to the reply. Data from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) showed that Assam led the states with the highest number of internship candidates at 1,408, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 1,067. Among the participating companies, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited offered the highest number of internships at 841, followed by Oil India Limited with 492 opportunities. In Round II of the PM Internship Scheme Pilot Project, which commenced on 9 January 2025, about 327 partner companies posted over 1.18 lakh internship opportunities. Against these, approximately 4.55 lakh applications were received from more than 2.14 lakh applicants. As of 15 July 2025, Malhotra said, partner companies had made over 71,000 offers. The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) was announced in the Union Budget for 2024–25. It aims to provide internship opportunities to one crore youth in the top 500 companies over five years. The pilot project, targeting 1.25 lakh internship opportunities in one year, was launched on 3 October 2024. 'The shortlisting process is aimed at promoting diversity and social inclusivity in the internship programme through representation of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Persons with Disabilities in the shortlist sent to the concerned company for further selection as per their respective processes and criteria,' Malhotra informed Parliament.
