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Top 7 Ancient Megaliths Around the World That Rival Stonehenge in Age and Size
While Stonehenge may be the most famous megalithic site, it's not the oldest or largest. From the 11,000-year-old Göbekli Tepe in Turkey to the thousands of stones at Carnac in France, several ancient structures surpass Stonehenge in scale and mystery. These remarkable sites offer insights into the early societies that built them, with many still ...
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Low Birth Rates, Ageing Population Make South Korea 'Super-Aged Society'
South Korea, Asia's fourth-largest economy recorded just 0.7 births per woman late last year -- one of the lowest birth rates in the world.
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2-Year-Old US Girl Becomes Youngest Member In Mensa, The High-Iq Society
Isla McNabb of Crestwood was accepted into Mensa after scoring in the 99th percentile of intelligence for her age group on the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales.
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Young India Will Turn Into Rapidly Ageing Society In Coming Decades: UN
India currently has one of the highest populations of adolescents and young people in the world.
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Curbing Misinformation Critical in Age of AI, Will Act Against Misleading Content: YouTube India Director
YouTube on Wednesday said curbing misinformation is critical for platforms and society as tech evolves and AI powered tools come in, and asserted that the video streaming platform will act swiftly against technically manipulated content that aims to mislead users and cause real world harm.
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MP High Court Requests Centre To Reduce Women's Consent Age To 16 From 18
The Gwalior bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has requested the Centre to reduce the consent age of females to 16, observing that the present age of 18 has disturbed the fabric of society as injustice is going on with adolescent boys.
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As Japan Ages, Young Indonesians Train To Fill Caregiver Jobs
Japan is one of the world's most rapidly ageing societies, with people who are 65 or older now accounting for 28% of the population, according to UN data.
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Japan's Kenzaburo Oe, Novelist Who Won Nobel With "Poetic Force", Dies
Nobel-winning Japanese novelist Kenzaburo Oe, a leading liberal voice who defended the disenfranchised and challenged the conformity of modern society, has died aged 88.
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Japan's Fumio Kishida Says Tackling Low Birth Rate Crisis "Cannot Wait"
Japan's low birth rate and ageing population pose an urgent risk to society, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday, pledging to address the issue by establishing a new government agency.
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World Telecommunication And Information Society Day: All You Need To Know
The theme for this year’s celebration is - “Digital technologies for older persons and healthy ageing”.
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Reaches Out To Housewives In Poll-Bound Kerala
Reaching out to women voters in Kerala, Priyanka Gandhi highlighted crucial role they play in society and said till entering politics at the age of 47, she looked after her children, cleaned her house etc. just as all housewives do in their family.
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China Birth Rate Hits Lowest Level Since 1949
China's birth rate dropped last year to its lowest level since the Communist country was founded in 1949, adding to concerns that an ageing society and shrinking workforce will pile pressure on a slowing economy.x
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Increase Retirement Age In Phased Manner, Suggests Economic Survey
The Economic Survey 2019 has suggested an increase in retirement age in a phased manner, in view of the changing demography in the country. While India has a burgeoning younger population, the balance is set to change soon, especially in states that have a low birth rate. The survey says that in the 2030s, some states will "start transitioning to a...
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Good Sleep Quality, Mood Linked To Good Working Memory: 5 Sleep-Inducing Foods
According to a recent study published in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, a strong link was found between working memory and factors like sleep, age and mood.
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Opposition's 'Black Day' On Notes Ban Anniversary: 10 Points
The second anniversary of demonetisation triggered a full blown Twitter war between the BJP and the Opposition parties on Thursday. While the Opposition described it as a "disaster" the BJP said, it was a "stringent action against corruption". The Congress has called for a nationwide protest on Friday and the Trinamool said it will observe a 'Black...
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Top 7 Ancient Megaliths Around the World That Rival Stonehenge in Age and Size
While Stonehenge may be the most famous megalithic site, it's not the oldest or largest. From the 11,000-year-old Göbekli Tepe in Turkey to the thousands of stones at Carnac in France, several ancient structures surpass Stonehenge in scale and mystery. These remarkable sites offer insights into the early societies that built them, with many still ...
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Low Birth Rates, Ageing Population Make South Korea 'Super-Aged Society'
South Korea, Asia's fourth-largest economy recorded just 0.7 births per woman late last year -- one of the lowest birth rates in the world.
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2-Year-Old US Girl Becomes Youngest Member In Mensa, The High-Iq Society
Isla McNabb of Crestwood was accepted into Mensa after scoring in the 99th percentile of intelligence for her age group on the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales.
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Young India Will Turn Into Rapidly Ageing Society In Coming Decades: UN
India currently has one of the highest populations of adolescents and young people in the world.
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Curbing Misinformation Critical in Age of AI, Will Act Against Misleading Content: YouTube India Director
YouTube on Wednesday said curbing misinformation is critical for platforms and society as tech evolves and AI powered tools come in, and asserted that the video streaming platform will act swiftly against technically manipulated content that aims to mislead users and cause real world harm.
-
MP High Court Requests Centre To Reduce Women's Consent Age To 16 From 18
The Gwalior bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has requested the Centre to reduce the consent age of females to 16, observing that the present age of 18 has disturbed the fabric of society as injustice is going on with adolescent boys.
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As Japan Ages, Young Indonesians Train To Fill Caregiver Jobs
Japan is one of the world's most rapidly ageing societies, with people who are 65 or older now accounting for 28% of the population, according to UN data.
-
Japan's Kenzaburo Oe, Novelist Who Won Nobel With "Poetic Force", Dies
Nobel-winning Japanese novelist Kenzaburo Oe, a leading liberal voice who defended the disenfranchised and challenged the conformity of modern society, has died aged 88.
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Japan's Fumio Kishida Says Tackling Low Birth Rate Crisis "Cannot Wait"
Japan's low birth rate and ageing population pose an urgent risk to society, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday, pledging to address the issue by establishing a new government agency.
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World Telecommunication And Information Society Day: All You Need To Know
The theme for this year’s celebration is - “Digital technologies for older persons and healthy ageing”.
-
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Reaches Out To Housewives In Poll-Bound Kerala
Reaching out to women voters in Kerala, Priyanka Gandhi highlighted crucial role they play in society and said till entering politics at the age of 47, she looked after her children, cleaned her house etc. just as all housewives do in their family.
-
China Birth Rate Hits Lowest Level Since 1949
China's birth rate dropped last year to its lowest level since the Communist country was founded in 1949, adding to concerns that an ageing society and shrinking workforce will pile pressure on a slowing economy.x
-
Increase Retirement Age In Phased Manner, Suggests Economic Survey
The Economic Survey 2019 has suggested an increase in retirement age in a phased manner, in view of the changing demography in the country. While India has a burgeoning younger population, the balance is set to change soon, especially in states that have a low birth rate. The survey says that in the 2030s, some states will "start transitioning to a...
-
Good Sleep Quality, Mood Linked To Good Working Memory: 5 Sleep-Inducing Foods
According to a recent study published in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, a strong link was found between working memory and factors like sleep, age and mood.
-
Opposition's 'Black Day' On Notes Ban Anniversary: 10 Points
The second anniversary of demonetisation triggered a full blown Twitter war between the BJP and the Opposition parties on Thursday. While the Opposition described it as a "disaster" the BJP said, it was a "stringent action against corruption". The Congress has called for a nationwide protest on Friday and the Trinamool said it will observe a 'Black...
