A new breed of cigarettes called the ‘‘super’‘ cigarettes or electronic cigarettes have been introduced in India. They provide smokers with the same satisfaction without any of the harmful side effects. These e-cigarettes have appealed to smokers also who, even after being aware of the ill effects of smoking, find it difficult to quit.

These cigarettes work on the simple principle of ‘nicotine replacement therapy’ and give the smokers the contentment of a conventional cigarette minus the carcinogenic elements. An e-cigarette looks like a regular cigarette. The white part is the product’s battery and the ‘‘filter’‘ is a replaceable cartridge.

Diluted nicotine is kept in the gadget.