Age Matters
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Why writers can keep working in old age (and why it is a good idea to keep reading in old age)
In fact, reading and writing help one age well.
Roger J Kreuz, The Conversation
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Why haven’t humans evolved to age more painlessly?
It comes down to reproduction.
Jordan Pennells, Aeon
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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
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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No more stigma: Why retirement communities are finally growing in India
Senior-living companies are responding to increasing demand by offering a variety of services, including heated pools and fine-dining restaurants.
Reem Khokhar
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Is there a natural limit to how long humans can live?
New data suggests humans may not get older than 125 years. But should we take it seriously?
Richard Faragher, The Conversation
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120-year-old beer discovered by sea diver is still drinkable, say researchers
A bottle of the drink from the ‘Alexander Keith’ brewery was recovered from the bed of the Atlantic Ocean, and might have been brewed between 1872 and 1890.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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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