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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicOld age

Topic: Old age

Why voluntary isolation and not Covid lockdowns just for the elderly is the way forward

A selective lockdown would probably be unconstitutional in many liberal democracies. Even if well-intentioned, it would set a precedent that’s unacceptably dangerous.

No stepping out, Zoom calls & counselling — how Delhi’s old-age homes are dealing with Covid

Old age homes in Delhi, both government and private, have taken extreme measures to protect their residents from Covid-19 since the elderly are especially susceptible to infection.

Covid-19 mainly kills old people. So do most other diseases

Covid-19 is a highly infectious disease for everybody over 40, but is less harmful than a disease of similar infectiousness.

It is time to stop agewise employment discrimination

As retirement age goes up everywhere, nations will be forced to deal with increasingly disgruntled old people, who also happen to be most disciplined voters.

High time ageing is classified as a disease

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

On World Arthritis Day, doctors ask India’s elderly to seek timely treatment

Doctors suggest highly nutritious diet, rich in calcium and protein, and less junk food at a young age to prevent arthritis.

Why older Indian women are poorer compared to older men

The gap between female and male poverty rates widens dramatically after the age of 45 in India.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.