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Scientists reviewed 24 long-term studies and found one fathering habit linked to better child developmentResearch indicates that active participation by fathers significantly promotes children's overall development. This strong engagement leads...- Govt should roll-back population control rules, incentives: EAC-PM Working PaperThe paper, titled ‘the Ghost of Population Past’and co-authored by Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM, Aakan...
- 'Loneliness' in China is now a $1 trillion 'singles economy' in the world's second most populous country with 1.4 billion peopleChina’s growing number of people living alone is driving a $1 trillion singles economy, with businesses offering products and services tail...
- Four years of Project Cheetah: 52 thriving, 32 born in IndiaProject Cheetah in India has successfully reintroduced cheetahs, reaching a population of 52. Thirty-two cheetahs were born in the country,...
- Can changing what you eat make your body biologically younger? Scientists studied 104 older adults for 4 weeks and found a surprising clueA University of Sydney study explored how diet impacts biological aging in older adults. Participants aged sixty-five to seventy-five showe...
- UK faces a question Ireland confronted 104 years ago, but with a modern twistA breakup of the UK would raise a problem Ireland’s independence never faced at today’s scale: what happens to millions of immigrants whose...
- No smartphone, no internet? PhonePe brings UPI to 220 million feature-phone usersAt the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, PhonePe announced UPI 123Pay support for its app on feature phones, taking the SMS-based, intern...
- Japan’s centenarian population crosses 100,000 for the first time, with nearly 90% women. What makes them live so long?Japan has reached a remarkable milestone with over one hundred thousand centenarians, showcasing its aging population. Notably, almost nine...
- From Olympic champions to a 15-year-old Indian sensation, Nagoya is ready for Asia’s big GamesThe 20th Asian Games commence in Japan with 17,000 athletes and officials participating. Athletes will compete in 43 sports, including new ...
- Orangutans have the longest birth gap among mammals; a 2018 study explains how their 7.6-year wait for another baby, scarce forest fruit and solitary life may actually help them surviveOrangutans face rapid decline with fewer than 11,900 individuals remaining. Females reproduce slowly, averaging over seven years between bi...
- ET Graphics: BRICS' expanding economic clout and the China-India tilt behind itBRICS economies contribute nearly half of global GDP growth over the last decade. China and India significantly drive this economic expansi...
- 5,000-year-old Polish grave discovered beneath a Roman-era cemetery held a necklace made of 42 animal teeth, a battle axe and two mysterious human skullsIn a remarkable archaeological find, researchers in Poland have discovered a 5,000-year-old burial site from the Stone Age, situated close ...
- Blot fruit, jam, or jelly stains on laminate, then use mild dish detergent and water; if the stain remains, try equal parts white vinegar and water for 1 minute before rinsingRemoving fruit stains from laminate countertops can be easily achieved using common household items. These bright stains are caused by anth...
- In 2001, scientists began adding tiny amounts of synthetic estrogen to an Ontario lake; within the next two years, its fathead minnow population collapsedA seven-year whole-lake experiment in northwestern Ontario examined how chronic exposure to the synthetic estrogen 17α-ethynylestradiol (EE...
- India’s senior living market could become a $10.1 billion opportunity by 2030The senior living market in India is expected to blossom, with projections indicating it could reach USD 10.1 billion by 2030. This growth ...
- Scientists found hidden gut bacterial populations linked to ageing, colorectal cancer and type 2 diabetes, and they can spread across continents within decadesRecent studies have uncovered unique genetic variations among common gut bacteria, revealing distinct populations that associate with aging...
- With elderly population set to double by 2050, govt looks to step up healthcare, caregiving servicesIndia’s rapidly growing elderly population is creating both a demographic challenge and an economic opportunity, with the government expand...
- Deaths due to passive smoking in India up 50% compared to 1990: Lancet studyDeaths from second-hand smoke in India rose nearly fifty percent by 2023. This occurred even as overall death rates improved by about thirt...
- Novartis India to pursue therapy-aligned acquisitions; eyes expansion in Tier 2 and Tier 3 marketsNovartis India plans acquisitions and deeper market penetration for future growth. The company will focus on five key therapy areas for exp...
- India must strengthen dementia ecosystem as population ages: Tata TrustsIndia faces a growing dementia population, requiring a collaborative care ecosystem. Experts emphasise building shared understanding and su...
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