Researchers found that the almost 25 per cent difference in mortality risk between regular hearing aid users and never-users remained steady, regardless of variables such as the degree of hearing loss (from mild to severe), age, ethnicity, income, education and other demographics; and medica
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 3: India is at the brink of a diabetes epidemic, with over 101 million people living with diabetes and over 130 million with a very high risk of developing it in the next 5 years. Despite advances in healthcare, the world is staring at a ticking time bom
New Delhi [India], December 30: In India's societal tapestry, the portrayal of disability is evolving, yet a myriad of hurdles persist, painting a complex picture of inclusion and disparity. Census data from 2011 unveiled a staggering count of 2.68 crore or 2.1% (56% males & 44% females)
India, now crowned as the most populous nation globally, holds a trump card in its youthful demographic structure. With a median age of 27, the country anticipates significant economic benefits, driven by a working-age population set to grow by approximately 7 million annually until 2041.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 26: A catchment market of billion plus population, strong demographic dividends, and reorientation of global supply chain in favour of India are opening opportunities for small business across the country. Penetration of ecommerce and social media have
Large-scale protests have erupted across Balochistan after an alarming rise in cases of killings and enforced disappearances spanning different demographics in the region, the Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) stated in a report.
New Delhi [India], December 12: India's progress towards becoming a global economic powerhouse depends on having a skilled workforce and allowing its demographic dividend to thrive. Many young graduates in India seek employment opportunities after completing their studies but often lack the
"North Bengal can be called a demographic kaleidoscope. We have people from multiple castes, religions and ethnic communities. They have different needs and ideologies. If the government says that they are all secessionist forces then it's wrong," Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said.
New Delhi [India], November 22: Researchers have developed a novel skin tone measure that accurately represents skin color from a single image, paving the way for more equitable and accurate face recognition (FR) systems. This innovation is crucial in addressing the differential performance
In view of the upcoming Lok Sabha General Election-2024, the Chief Electoral Officer of Himachal Pradesh today held a meeting with all the District Election Officers (Deputy Commissioners) and Electoral Registration Officers of the state to make the voter lists error-free.
The Communist Party of China is aiming to push women back into traditional roles, as a solution to the country's demographic crisis, New York Times reported.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 19: Traya, India's first-ever health-tech brand to help treat hair loss internally, unveils noteworthy findings from its expansive study involving over 500,000 men. The data highlights that 50.31% of Indian men experiencing hair loss are under the age of