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New apps designed for older adults are turning the tide on digital scams, teaching India's seniors to spot fraud before losing their savings. Through simple lessons and smart safety features, these platforms are restoring confidence to millions navigating the online world.
India's Calcutta High Court ruled that blocking people over 45 from running government ration shops is unfair and unconstitutional. The decision opens up thousands of small business opportunities to experienced workers who were arbitrarily excluded.
Every year, 30,000 Indian teens age out of state care with little support. Two former care home residents created a tech platform connecting 3,200 young adults who help each other navigate independence.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will become India's youngest international cricket player at 15 when he debuts Friday, even younger than legendary Sachin Tendulkar was. The humble teen who watches cartoons before games has cricket legends asking him for selfies.
Married at 9 and losing her newborn at 14, Anandi Gopal Joshi traveled halfway across the world to become India's first female physician in 1886. Her journey sparked a movement that changed medicine for millions of Indian women.
As digital fraud targeting India's elderly surged 400% in one year, age-tech startups are fighting back with education and empathy-driven design. These platforms are teaching seniors to spot scams before losing their life savings.
Two widowed sisters from Thrissur, India, started traveling in their 70s and just completed a month-long journey across eight European countries at ages 86 and 84. Their adventure proves it's never too late to chase dreams.
The Better India launches "Solved in India," a YouTube series spotlighting local communities tackling problems once thought unsolvable. Each episode reveals working solutions from across the country that could inspire nationwide change.
Thirty-six police officers in India, aged 39 to 45, won court approval to skip a physically demanding training course they felt was too strenuous for their age. The ruling respects their choice to forgo promotions rather than risk their health.
Cricket wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi just became India's youngest-ever national team selection at age 15. Fresh off a record-breaking IPL season, he's set to make history against Ireland and England.
India's new budget simplifies taxes and invests Rs 10,000 crore in affordable medicines for the country's aging population. For millions of retirees watching every rupee, these changes mean real help with monthly bills and medical costs.
India's Under-19 cricket team secured their spot in the World Cup semifinals with a commanding 58-run victory over Pakistan in Bulawayo. The young athletes kept their dreams alive of winning a record sixth age-group world title.
Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi just became the youngest player ever selected for India's cricket team at age 15. His record-breaking IPL season earned him a spot on the squad touring England and Ireland this summer.
India erupted in a joyful explosion of colors as millions marked Holi, the beloved spring festival that transforms streets into vibrant celebrations of renewal and togetherness. From Mumbai to Kolkata, people of all ages gathered to drench each other in powdered pigments, welcoming the season with laughter and community spirit.
People who enjoy museums, concerts, and reading may be aging more slowly at a biological level. Scientists found that weekly arts activities slow aging at the same rate as regular exercise.
Scientists discovered that restoring a declining brain protein called Menin reversed memory loss, bone thinning, and inflammation in aging mice. A simple amino acid supplement also improved brain function, offering new hope for treating age-related decline.
Over 50 leading researchers worldwide just published a groundbreaking vision for aging science that focuses on keeping people healthier longer, not just living more years. The shift from studying "how long" to "how well" people age could transform how we approach health throughout our lives.
Before the rest of India wakes, sunlight first touches Dong Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, where three countries meet. Northeast India holds the nation's earliest and most spectacular sunrises, and travelers have a narrow window to witness them before monsoon season arrives.
Lawrence Tech is launching a Healthy Aging Innovation Center to help seniors live independently at home through smart technology and human-centered design. The free April 10 event will showcase innovations that make aging safer and more dignified.
Anusuya Bai Wadekar sat for her first literacy test at age 86 in Maharashtra, India, after her grandson taught her the alphabet at home. Her journey shows that learning has no age limit.
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