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Japan visa rules push out foreign residentsJapan's tightening visa rules are threatening the livelihoods of foreign entrepreneurs, including Nepalese restaurant owner Budhathoki Samj...
Sridhar Vembu on why Chennai and Bengaluru land prices rival New YorkZoho founder Sridhar Vembu blames corruption for soaring land prices in Indian cities like Chennai and Bengaluru, comparing them to New Yor...
Assam's public health system is among the finest in the country: Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam's public health system is now among the nation's best, with significant improvements in Maternal Mortality Ratio, now at 84, below th...
India makes gains in child, maternal health but nutrition challenges persist: SBI reportIndia's latest health survey reveals significant improvements in maternal care and child vaccination rates. Stunting among children has see...
India's healthcare transformed in 12 years under PM Modi: ReportIndia's healthcare sector has seen a major transformation over the last 12 years. Health insurance coverage has expanded significantly. Mat...
India's birth rate has fallen below replacement: Elon MuskIndia's birth rate has dropped below the replacement level. This trend is particularly noticeable among educated women. The nation's fertil...
Elon Musk's tweet on India's falling birth rate goes viralElon Musk's comment on India's falling birth rate has gone viral. India's total fertility rate has now dropped below the replacement level....
Haryana's infant mortality rate falls to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births, matches national averageHaryana's infant mortality rate has dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births, reaching the national average. This significant achievement...
Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babiesBhutan is facing a population decline and is introducing financial incentives for families. Starting June 4, 2026, parents will receive mon...
US job growth likely slowed in May, labor market seen stable despite oil shockAmerica's job growth is expected to slow in May after strong previous months. The labor market remains stable. Economists believe the Middl...
Is India winning the wrong battle on infant mortality?India's infant mortality rate has significantly dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. This progress is largely due to a surge...
The traditional path to a US passport looks less certain than it did a decade agoThe US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and ma...
New NPS withdrawal plan: Retirement Income Scheme offers an orderly exit, but no return guaranteeThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced the Retirement Income Scheme (RIS) under NPS, allowing retiree...
90.6% hospital births, 96% plus vaccinations: NFHS-6 reflects India's "accelerated progress" in family health parametersIndia's National Family Health Survey-6 shows significant improvements in maternal and child health. Vaccinations and antenatal care have i...
Greenland's independence champion despised Denmark. Trump changed his mindAs Greenland grapples with its quest for independence, a wave of rethinking has emerged. The persistent calls from US President Donald Trum...
Japan population sees record five-year drop, census showsJapan's population has seen a record decline. Census data reveals a 2.5 percent drop over five years. The number of newborns also fell for ...
What is Retirement Income Scheme in NPS; how do SPR and SUR work?Under National Pension System's (NPS) Retirement Income Schemes (RIS), subscribers can choose periodic payouts till age 85 via Systematic P...
The ticking price tag: What delaying parenthood really costs you financially and biologicallyA growing number of couples are choosing to delay parenthood in pursuit of career milestones, financial stability, and personal goals. But ...
Andhra Pradesh plans cash incentives to encourage higher birth ratesAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced financial incentives for families having more children. The government will pro...
China's marriages drop to decade low, deepening demographic concernsMarriage registrations in China have seen a significant drop. Official data reveals a 6.2% decrease in the first quarter compared to last y...