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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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Attorney general refuses to give consent to initiate contempt proceedings against former CJI Gogoi
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I was on the WHO team that went to Wuhan to study the origins of coronavirus. Here’s what we found
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Who was Gangubai Kathiawadi, played by Alia Bhatt in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s movie?
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Can god be disproved using the laws of physics? An expert explains how it depends on perspective
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More than cricket: Why did Narendra Modi dismiss Sardar Patel at Motera stadium?
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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: Spike the sniffer dog receives a grand farewell from Nashik Police
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Watch: Woman who survived cancer as a child will go into space, without trained astronauts on board
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Watch: Michelin star chef Peter Fruehsammer cooks for hospitals in Germany
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Watch: Mya the dog learns to sing the ‘Star Wars’ theme
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Watch: Tornado-shaped swarm of mosquitoes spotted in Argentina
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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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‘Own the Room’ trailer: Five student entrepreneurs compete for a $100,000 prize
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‘The One’ trailer: In futuristic series, a DNA test locates the perfect partner
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‘The Girl on the Train’ review: An alcoholic is accused of a murder she can’t remember
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‘Mumbai Saga’ trailer: It’s John Abraham’s gangster versus Emraan Hashmi’s cop
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‘1962: The War in the Hills’ review: Guts and glory as China loses this time