UNFPA’s ‘Caring for our elders: Institutional response-India Ageing Report 2023’, released Wednesday, says one in five people will be aged over 60 in southern states by 2036.
Although 82% of India’s elderly live with their families, they are often at the receiving end of ‘verbal abuse’, ‘neglect’ & ‘physical violence’, according to HelpAge India report.
Police deny pressuring relatives, say family registered ‘theft’ complaint Sunday due to societal taboo. But now with fresh allegations, rape charges being added to FIR.
Vaccine hesitancy and surging infections among healthcare workers believed to be likely reasons for fall in booster demand. Numbers fluctuating for frontline workers & senior citizens.
Calls on the helpline, Elderline, have, however, gone up from 475 to 20,000 in the past three weeks, said the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
Luxury is visible everywhere in Dubai, but what impressed me more was order. Parks, pathways and crossings seemed designed for actual use, not symbolic display.
It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.
If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.
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