Old Age
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This 62-year-old Chennai man's fitness routine proves you don't need a gym to stay healthy
Lifestyle | Jun 28, 2026, 11:48 AM ISTA 62-year-old Chennai resident is inspiring the internet with his simple fitness routine that includes three idlis, an egg, daily stretching and badminton instead of gym workouts. His practical approach highlights the power of consistency and healthy ageing.
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Delhi govt to add 80,000 beneficiaries under old-age pension scheme | Eligibility, benefit, process
Personal Finance | Nov 25, 2024, 06:16 PM ISTThe Delhi govt has decided to add 80,000 more beneficiaries to the old-age pension scheme. The portal which was opened for registration on Sunday has received 10,000 applications so far. The govt has also announced its plan to provide Rs 5,000 to differently-abled individuals.
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US: Biden makes another blunder, says he will beat Donald Trump 'again in 2020' | WATCH
World | Jul 06, 2024, 04:36 PM ISTBiden's hoarse-sounding, stumbling and widely-panned performance in the June 27 debate against Trump has fuelled concerns over his age and mental acuity at 81. Several Democrats are reportedly calling on him to withdraw and allow Vice President Kamala Harris to take centre stage.
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Biden stumbles twice while boarding Air Force One, netizens say 'this does not look good' | WATCH
World | Feb 22, 2024, 10:13 AM ISTBiden will be 82 after the November elections and 86 if he gets to serve another term, and majority of Americans in many polls believe he is too old to run for another term. Some Republican lawmakers have appealed the Vice President to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him from office.
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'Need a President who is mentally fit': US official calls for Biden's removal from office
World | Feb 14, 2024, 04:36 PM ISTA 388-page counsel report released last week said Biden mishandled classified documents, describing him as a "well-meaning, elderly man with poor memory". Biden's recent gaffes have raised concerns among Democrats and a majority of Americans find him too old to run for re-election.
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'Tehbazari shops' allotted to divyangjan non-transferable: MHA in Lok Sabha
India | Aug 03, 2021, 02:22 PM ISTNityanand Rai made the clarification in Lok Sabha that 'Tehbazari Shops' for divyangjan are non-transferable.
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Early life education improves memory in women in old age: Study
Lifestyle | Jun 08, 2020, 08:42 AM ISTEarly life education, especially for women, holds an essential role in their old age, as it helps them protect against memory loss, a recent study suggests.
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Disabled, people over 80 years can now vote through postal ballot
India | Oct 26, 2019, 07:12 PM ISTAt present, voting through postal ballot is available to armed forces and those assigned poll duties.
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70 year old woman strangled by son, grandson over property dispute
Crime | Sep 05, 2019, 07:49 PM ISTThe incident took place on Wednesday afternoon. The son, Rajbir (50), has been arrested and the juvenile apprehended, they added. According to the police, Maya Devi was strangled.
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Older adults less likely to recognize their mistakes
People | Aug 06, 2018, 10:26 AM ISTOlder adults performed just as well as younger adults in tests involving looking away from an object appearing on the screen.
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Grooving to your favourite track may reverse signs of ageing
Blah | Aug 26, 2017, 05:20 PM ISTThe traditional fitness training programme conducted mainly repetitive exercises but the dance group were challenged with different genres.
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Smokers take note! Quit smoking now to prevent frailty during old age
Lifestyle | Aug 18, 2017, 03:58 PM ISTrailty is also linked to worse psychological or cognitive outcomes, like poor quality of life and dementia.
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Say hello to Yoga! It helps protect brain against cognitive decline in old age
Lifestyle | Jul 15, 2017, 05:51 PM ISTYoga not only benefits your body, but also prevent mental ageing as age proceeds.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Abuse of older people on rise; one in six affected, according to WHO
People | Jun 15, 2017, 01:21 PM ISTShocking figures reveal that one in every six elder people have faced physical, pscyhological or financial abuse.
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Do you feel old? Here’s how it might be affecting your sex life.
Lifestyle | May 31, 2017, 04:33 PM ISTFeeling closer to your age can dampen your sex life, a research says.
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IT-dept to go easy for the on deposit of up to Rs. 5 lakh by those over 70 years
Feb 22, 2017, 04:16 PM ISTThe tax department clarified that the people above 70 years of age will be exempted from the process of verification post note ban, but the limit has been fixed at Rs. 2.5 lakh for other
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Moderate physical activity in old age may improve cognition, shows study
Lifestyle | Sep 11, 2016, 10:46 AM ISTModerate physical activity in midlife like brisk walk may improve cognition in old age, according to a new research. "The study suggests that the beneficial influence of physical activity on the brain and cognition is
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Muslim woman cremates Hindu man after son refuses to perform last rites
India | Jul 07, 2016, 05:40 PM ISTTelangana: It is an incident that elicits twin reactions. On one hand, it questions the degrading morality of Indian society in the name of religion and on the other, it restores our faith in goodness
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It’s never too late to learn! Know about Durga Kami, Nepal's 68-year-old student
India | Jun 16, 2016, 01:02 PM ISTNepal: Durga Kami,68, a father to six children and a grandfather of 8, is one the oldest student in his class at the Shree Kala Bhairab higher secondary school in Syangja district in Nepal’s capital
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77% Indian parents expect to live with sons, and not with daughters, in old age
India | May 17, 2016, 01:19 PM ISTAlmost 77% Indian parents expect to live with their sons in old age while 7% want to live with their daughters, according to the India Human Development Survey (IHDS), conducted jointly by researchers from University