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India’s next big challenge: From welfare delivery to human developmentThe National Family Health Survey 2023-24 reveals India's success in expanding welfare delivery and essential service access, reaching near...
The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
India risks becoming "unhealthier before it becomes richer," CEA V Anantha Nageswaran warnsIndia faces a health challenge before achieving wealth. Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran points to rising obesity and sedentary ...
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...
West Bengal to observe state day on June 20 from this yearThe West Bengal government will now officially celebrate June 20 as West Bengal Day. This decision was announced after a cabinet meeting. P...
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...
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...
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 ...
Movie dialogue of the day by Angelina Jolie: 'I will not ask your forgiveness because what I have done to you is unforgivable. I was so lost in hatred and revenge...'; Maleficent’s dialogue is a powerful lesson on the cost of revengeAngelina Jolie's powerful dialogue in Maleficent highlights how revenge can lead to destruction. The film explores a villain's journey from...
East of Eden OTT release details: When and where to watch the upcoming family drama based on John Steinbeck’s classic novelNetflix has confirmed that East of Eden, the upcoming limited series based on John Steinbeck’s classic novel, will premiere in Fall 2026. L...
A joke about 'two husbands' turned into a national controversy in China. Here’s what the issue is & why OPPO is in troubleChinese electronics giant OPPO has reportedly punished several senior executives after facing backlash over a controversial social media ad...
This Shark Was Already Swimming in the Oceans Before the United States Was Founded, Scientists Say Some Greenland Sharks May Live Up to 500 YearsScientists have discovered Greenland sharks live for centuries. A 2016 study used radiocarbon dating of eye lenses to determine their age. ...
Sridhar Vembu says India on same path as China, where birth rates have fallen to '250-year-old level'Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu highlighted declining birth rates in China and India, noting Tamil Nadu's steeper fall. He moved to rural Ind...
The US fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, CDC data showsU.S. fertility rate hits a record low of 1.6 children per woman in 2024, raising concerns after previously maintaining replacement levels. ...
China population set for 51 million drop as pro-birth moves failChina's population is projected to decrease by 51 million over the next decade, reaching 1.36 billion by 2035. This decline is attributed t...
China population: Maternity wards being shut down amid declining birth rate; Here’s all you need to knowA number of Chinese hospitals have closed down their maternity wards due to falling birth rates. The population is graying on the other han...
China cracks down on costly ‘Bride Price’ custom to boost falling birth rateIt isn’t the first time authorities have taken aim at the practice, which was featured in an annual central agriculture policy document thi...
How China is seeking to boost its falling birth rateThe policy, which limited families to one child, was strictly enforced with violators fined and mothers often forced to have abortions. It ...