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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Bodies with hands tied uncovered from mass graves in Gaza, says UN
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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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 Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?
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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: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative