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TopicAgeing

Topic: Ageing

Immortality was ‘scientifically proven’ in 1910s. But cancer cells compromised the study

Venki Ramakrishnan -
In ‘Why We Die’, Venki Ramakrishnan examines breakthroughs in extending human lifespans and if death serves a biological purpose.

Flowers wilting fast? CSIR research says lemongrass essential oil can increase vase life

Mohana Basu -
By reducing microbial blockage at stem end & enhancing antioxidant activity, lemongrass oil can improve vase life of cut flowers, making them more commercially valuable, it adds.

How long will people live in the future? Studies say you could live up to the age of 150

John Letzing -
Researchers suggest that cellular decay behind ageing could be defeated to a point where people will no longer suffer from age-related health problems.

Nearly a quarter of Indians above 60 years suffer from poor health, says study

Angana Chakrabarti -
The Longitudinal Ageing Study in India notes that women with no schooling or employment are more likely to report poor health in ages 60 and above.

Do you get shorter as you age? Yes, this is why

Adam Hawkey -
While a bit of shrinking is a normal part of ageing, it can suggest more serious issues.

High time ageing is classified as a disease

Richard Faragher -
A group of researchers have suggested changes to the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Disease.

Is a longer lifespan the key to greater happiness?

Mackenzie Graham -
Philosophers offer important insights on whether a long life makes our lives better or just longer.

On Camera

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Opinion

Iran-Israel conflict will now be shaped by 3H—Houthis, Hamas, Hezbollah

Pia Krishnankutty -
Israel's response to Iran's retaliatory attack was relatively small and also downplayed by Tehran. But there are factors that could jeopardise this perceived reprieve.

‘Sonia wouldn’t become PM’—Congress ‘whisper campaign’ that denied PC Alexander President post

Stop asking fans to explain why they like Taylor Swift. Belittling Swifties reeks of sexism

Economy

CBDT signs record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements, 31% more than last year

ThePrint Team -
The 125 APAs include 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). The total number of APAs since the start of the APA programme has risen to 641, with 506 UAPAs and 135 BAPAs.

Defence

Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi to take over as Chief of the Naval Staff

ThePrint Team -
He has been the chief of personnel and the flag officer commanding-in-chief, Western Naval Command, in the rank of vice admiral.

National Interest

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

Shekhar Gupta -
While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.

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