Stories written by
Joseph Chamie
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As more people than ever live to old age, pensions and long-term care policies need urgent reforms
Global population of people aged 65 years and above is set to exceed 1.5 billion by the middle of this century.
Joseph Chamie
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Why grandparents are becoming indispensable to modern family life across the world
They offer unconditional love, guidance, emotional support and financial assistance to families, helping relieve economic, social and personal stress.
Joseph Chamie
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Is assisted suicide a human right or homicide? The world is gradually moving towards a consensus
We are inching toward acceptance of patient autonomy and physician-assisted suicide as a humane way to cope with terminal illness
Joseph Chamie
Trending
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The BJP wants an Opposition-free Gujarat. But some are putting up a fight
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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Readers’ comments: Article on South Asia’s view of India is ‘horribly biased’
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Fertility rates are dropping across the world – and could soon become a cause for concern
Fertility rates have already dropped below replacement levels in 83 countries and the trend is likely to continue.
Joseph Chamie
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India is set to become the world’s most populous country by 2024. But is it ready?
India needs to fill the gaps in public healthcare, improve its sex ratio and infant mortality rates and address family planning concerns to sustain its growth.
Joseph Chamie & Barry Mirkin
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Why the problem of homelessness is unlikely to go away any time soon, despite interventions
Homelessness is more visible and varying definitions prevent global comparisons; experts debate if the problem is even solvable.
Joseph Chamie
Video
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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As student debt rises worldwide, an education crisis could be on the horizon
Governments confront economic challenges with rising education costs and college graduates starting careers with huge debts.
Joseph Chamie
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Why governments are unlikely to succeed in tackling human smuggling for years to come
The most desperate migrants seek help from smugglers and attract global sympathy – making this a dilemma for governments.
Joseph Chamie
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Migration trend: How the young and poor are moving to lands of the aging rich
Reforms to reduce border crossing must factor in the impact that age differences have on culture, economies, politics and security.
Joseph Chamie
The Reel
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories