elderly demographic

Japan's aging population is leading care providers to recruit physically strong individuals, including bodybuilders and athletes, to assist with demanding tasks like lifting and mobility support. This innovative approach aims to address labor shortages in the care sector and make the profession more appealing to younger workers by highlighting its active nature.

Odisha is establishing the Odisha Resource Center for Ageing & Divyangjan (ORCAD) to oversee welfare for the elderly and differently-abled. This center will anchor a statewide multi-tier governance system, ensuring beneficiaries access schemes and services through a unified data and Care ID system. ORCAD aims to coordinate across departments, address demographic transition needs, and foster convergence for effective interventions.

Lottery tycoon Santiago Martin's family achieved electoral success in the 2026 polls. His wife, Leema Rose, secured victory in Lalgudi, Tamil Nadu, becoming the state's richest MLA. Son-in-law Aadhav Arjuna won in Chennai's Villivakkam, while elder son Jose Charles Martin triumphed in Puducherry's Kamaraj Nagar constituency.

Kerala's upcoming election sees the LDF government banking on its development model and welfare gains for a third consecutive term, a feat rarely achieved due to anti-incumbency. Despite high SDG rankings, the state faces challenges in gender equality and economic growth, while migration and wage gaps emerge as key voter concerns.

'Raja Shivaji', directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has crossed Rs. 12.21 crore India net on Day 2 of its theatrical run, driven by extraordinary audience response in the Marathi-speaking belt and the viral impact of Salman Khan's surprise cameo as loyal warrior Jiva Mahala. Made under a budget of approximately Rs. 100 crore, the film features Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan, Vidya Balan as Badi Begum, Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Maharaj, Bhagyashree as Jijabai, Fardeen Khan as Shah Jahan, Amole Gupte as Mohammed Adil Shah and Genelia Deshmukh as Saibai, with music by Ajay-Atul and cinematography by Santosh Sivan.

Kerala's UDF and LDF manifestos mirror each other with welfare and development promises, including increased pensions and infrastructure projects. Both prioritize elderly care, recognizing its electoral significance. While LDF pledges poverty eradication and women's employment, UDF proposes schemes similar to Congress-ruled states. Experts question the fiscal feasibility of these assurances amidst Kerala's debt crisis.

The Gut Microbiota and Probiotic Science Foundation organised the 16th India Probiotic Symposium on " Impact from Cradle to Centenarians" in New Delhi on March 27-28.

At a recent national symposium, the challenges associated with India's aging demographic took center stage, advocating for a societal shift towards honoring and protecting our elderly population. Meanwhile, agricultural specialists encouraged farmers to embrace innovative beekeeping techniques to boost their entrepreneurial ventures and financial stability.

Ranchi residents are increasingly embracing alternative healing like Ayurveda, Reiki, and magnetotherapy for lifestyle diseases and stress. Young professionals and families are exploring these non-invasive therapies, seeking root-cause solutions for conditions ranging from anxiety to chronic pain. Success stories and online accessibility are fueling this growing interest, though medical experts advise consulting qualified practitioners alongside conventional treatments.

India is emerging as a significant global player, challenging the US-China bipolar narrative. With a younger population and faster growth than China, India is positioning itself as a "third pole" in a "multiplex" world. Its strategy of "multi-alignment" allows it to engage with multiple powers while maintaining strategic autonomy, leveraging its growing diaspora as a diplomatic asset.