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A recent report issued by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation provides some statistics on the state of marriage in India. The report noted, among other things, a decline in the number of young people willing to marry. Jammu and Kashmir top the list according to the report. It said, "The percentage share of the youth population (15-29 years) who are ‘never married’ has shown an increasing trend in the male population from 20.8 per cent in 2011 to 26.1 per cent in 2019 and a similar trend has been observed in the case of the female population." Apparently, the marriage age barrier also seems to have increased over time. Note that, “A significant decline in the age level of first marriage for women aged 25-29 has been observed as only 52.8 per cent of women got married b

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Woman Willingly Staying With Man Can’t File Rape Case If Relationship Turns Sour: Supreme Court

Arpita SarkarJuly 16, 20220

A bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and Vikram Nath of the Supreme Court has said that if a woman voluntarily has intercourse with a man, then the woman cannot file a complaint of rape if the relationship breaks down. A woman has filed a case against a Rajasthan youth under multiple charges including rape and conspiracy. The woman alleged that four years ago, at the age of 21, she got into a relationship with a man. They also have a daughter. The accused applied for anticipatory bail in the Rajasthan High Court on May 19. But the Rajasthan High Court dismissed the plea. After that, the person approached the Supreme Court. According to 'Bar and Bench', two judges said that the complainant voluntarily entered into a relationship with the accused. So now when the relationship breaks down, th

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India’s Aid To Sri Lanka Is Purely Economic And Not Political: EAM Jaishankar

Arpita SarkarJuly 13, 20220

In Sri Lanka, the prices of daily necessities have skyrocketed. Inflation is running at more than 50%. There has also been a massive power outage. The lack of medicines has brought the health system to the brink of destruction. However, Union Foreign Minister S. Jayashankar has kept India away from Sri Lanka's political instability. Jaishankar told, "The situation in Sri Lanka is very sensitive and complicated. Many developments are underway in Sri Lanka, even as we speak. Sri Lankans are our neighbours and friendly people. India wants to help them tide over their current economic travails. India's focus is on the economic aspects. Other issues are not bothering India." He was also asked about the alleged Chinese trespass on India's border along the LoC (Line of Control). Jayashankar s

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India Topples In International Student Mix Ranking At Local Universities: Report

Arpita SarkarJuly 13, 20220

Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi are featured in the recently published QS Best Student City Rankings 2023, but India’s overall rating is below the student mix indicator as the proportion of international students is minimal compared to domestic students. Mumbai is in 103rd place, scoring for purchasing power but struggling with a mix of preferences and students, while Chennai and Delhi made their entry into the list at 125 and 129 positions. The ranking is based on a variety of factors, including affordability, quality of life, university standards, and previous student feedback. The Study in India (SII) program launched by the Ministry of Education in 2018 has attracted students from neighboring countries, but it has to cross geographical boundaries to support India as a m...

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India Likely To Surpass China In Population Count Within 2023: UN Report

Arpita SarkarJuly 12, 20220

China still tops the world in terms of the total population. India is a little behind. However, the UN report says that India will surpass China within the next year. According to the report, the population of India and China this year is 141.2 crore and 142.6 crores respectively. By 2050, China's potential population will be more than 131 million. At that time, India will go a long way (the potential population is more than 166 crores). This information has come up in a report on the population on behalf of the United Nations. According to the report, on November 15 this year, the world's population crossed the 800 crore mark. In 2030 it will be 850 crores, in 2050 970 crores, and in 2100 the potential population of the world is going to be more than 1040 crore! The UN report showed t

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57% Senior Citizens In India Experienced Mental Health Problems During COVID-19: Survey

Arpita SarkarJuly 9, 20220

The COVID-19 epidemic continues to wreak havoc. The last two years haven’t just been tough. They have also seen many lose. Senior citizens of India and people with co-morbidities are most affected by coronavirus waves in India and around the world. In addition to serious health illnesses, the elderly also experienced mental and emotional problems during the coronavirus epidemic. Antara’s ‘State of Seniors Survey’ which covers 2,100 seniors aged 60 years and above shows that 57 percent of seniors experienced mental health problems during Covid-19. Providing an insight into the lives, opinions, preferences and consumer behavior characteristics of senior citizens in urban India, the second edition of the survey also concluded that the number of seniors believed to have managed the e...

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97 Crore Indians Deprived Of Balanced Diet: United Nations

Arpita SarkarJuly 9, 20220

A balanced diet is out of reach of at least 71% of Indians. The data came from a study by the FAO (Food and Agricultural Organization) of the United Nations. In terms of numbers, about 970 million people in India are currently deprived of a balanced diet which has raised concerns among health experts according to the report. A total of 43.5% of people in Asia are not getting a balanced diet. As a result, in terms of continents, India's statistics are quite worrying. Although the most deplorable situation is in Nepal. There, 84% of people do not eat healthy food regularly. Nepal is followed by Pakistan (83.5%), Africa (80%), and Bangladesh (73.5%). India is next. The FAO's analysis shows that a balanced diet is one that consumes less processed foods, such as grains, nuts, fruits, ...

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Dealing With Particle Contamination Leads To An Increase In Photochemical Smog: Research

Arpita SarkarJuly 8, 20220

Researchers at York University have discovered why reducing particulate pollution is actually increasing surface ozone pollution in some emerging economies, which is negatively affecting health, the ecosystem and agriculture. The results, published in Nature Geoscience, challenge established methods for tackling air pollution, the researchers say. Surface ozone is the main component of "fog" and is formed by chemical reactions between nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC). It occurs when pollutants emitted by cars, power plants, industrial boilers, refineries, chemical plants, and other sources react to the presence of sunlight. In the last decade, when countries like China have improved air quality by reducing particulate pollution - which comes from coal, s...

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Asaduddin Owaisi Blames Taj Mahal And Akbar For Petrol Price Hike; Here’s Why!

Arpita SarkarJuly 6, 20220

The price of petrol in the country would have been 40 rupees per litre if Emperor Shah Jahan had not built the Taj Mahal, Asaduddin Owaisi, Hyderabad MP and MIM chief has commented in this language while mocking the Modi government. Targeting the Modi government, Owaisi said, "The country's youth are unemployed. Inflation is rising. 102 per litre of diesel. In fact, Aurangzeb is responsible for all this, not the Prime Minister. Emperor Akbar is responsible for unemployment. Petrol is being sold at rupees 104 per litre. The one who built the Taj Mahal is responsible." After that, Mim Pradhan said, "If he had not built the Taj Mahal, petrol would have been sold at Rs 40 per liter today." Mr Prime Minister, I agree that he (Shahjahan) made a mistake by building the Taj Mahal. He mad...

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Judiciary Only Accountable To Constitution: CJI Ramana

Arpita SarkarJuly 4, 20220

Social workers and journalists are being arrested in one case after another. Opposition groups called for a boycott of the Narendra Modi government. Now the country's judiciary can give some relief to the various camps. Standing on American soil in this situation, Chief Justice NV Ramana said that the judiciary has responsibility only toward the Constitution. Chief Justice Ramana was received today at an event in San Francisco by American citizens of Indian descent. "We are celebrating the 75th anniversary of our independence," Ramna said on the occasion. The age of the Republic of India is 72. Different institutions have been given different roles and responsibilities in our constitution. Sadly, we are not aware of them." According to the Chief Justice, “the ruling party thinks that...

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Exposure To Air Pollutants Causes Multiple Chronic Diseases: Study

Arpita SarkarJuly 1, 20220

Exposure to air pollutants, also known as fine particulate matter (PM2.5), is associated with a risk of clustering multiple chronic diseases, according to a new study published this week by PLOS Global Public Health. Some previous studies have provided ample evidence on the link between air pollution and individual chronic diseases. Although chronic diseases become clusters due to shared biological or environmental risk factors, there is a limited idea of how air pollution can promote the accumulation of multiple chronic diseases. In the new study, researchers Kai Hu and his colleagues, used data from 19,098 respondents to the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) survey from 2011 to 2015, as well as historical satellite data on PM2.5 exposure over 15 years. P...

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More Than 50% Of Patients Delay Cataract Surgeries In India Due To Misconceptions: Report

Arpita SarkarJune 28, 20220

Many people do not know that one of the main causes of vision loss in the country is cataracts; however, it is treatable with a simple procedure with a success rate of over 98%. 9 out of 10 people who underwent cataract surgery have clear vision according to research conducted by the National Eye Institute. Cataracts also usually affect people who are in the age group of 40 or older. Pristyn Care Lab has launched “The Great Indian Cataract Survey Report” It aims to create awareness and promote overall eye care on the occasion of Cataract Awareness Month. The survey was conducted with more than 1000 respondents across metros in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, and other cities as well as data analysed on cataract surgery performed so far by Pristine Care Data Lab. More than 50...