Senior Citizen
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Beyond retirement homes: Is senior living becoming lifestyle-driven? Here's what experts say
Business | May 27, 2026, 04:15 PM ISTAccording to a joint report by JLL and the Association of Senior Living India, the country’s senior living market is projected to touch nearly USD 7.7 billion by 2030.
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India’s senior living sector is estimated to reach USD 14.14 billion by 2031 - What's behind rise?
Business | Apr 30, 2026, 04:53 PM ISTIndia is not just accommodating an ageing population anymore; it is beginning to design for it. And that marks a far more structural shift than the market has traditionally acknowledged.
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Which Health Insurance Is Best in India for Senior Citizens?
Brand Content | Apr 09, 2026, 04:59 PM ISTInsurance companies see seniors as more risk because of their age, therefore as an industry, we charge higher premium rates, require co-pays, and impose tighter underwriting guidelines.
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World Senior Citizen Day 2025: Best quotes, drawings and posters to celebrate our elders
Events | Aug 20, 2025, 10:15 PM ISTWorld Senior Citizen Day reminds us to cherish and respect our elders. Here are quotes, posters, images and speech samples to celebrate their wisdom and love.
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Rajasthan govt to send 50,000 senior citizens on pilgrimage by AC trains under new scheme
Rajasthan | Jun 07, 2025, 11:09 AM ISTRajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma flagged off the first AC 'Rajasthan Vahini Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train' under the scheme from Durgapura railway station.
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Kerala becomes first Indian state to establish senior citizens commission, check facilities
India | Mar 20, 2025, 10:27 PM ISTHailing the law enacted on Wednesday, the Chief Minister said this new commission would focus on protecting the rights, welfare, and rehabilitation of the elderly.
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Bank employee in Kolkata lies to senior citizen to 'complete his targets'
Business | Mar 03, 2025, 05:19 PM ISTA person has alleged that his mother, a senior citizen, lives in Kolkata and had received some funds in her account after his uncle passed away on January 22, 2025.
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Indian Railways: Senior citizens can get a confirmed lower berth seat | Here’s how to book
Business | Feb 11, 2025, 12:57 PM ISTSenior citizens can get a confirmed lower berth on Indian Railways by booking under the Senior Citizen Quota. Know how to secure a lower berth, booking tips, and travel benefits for senior citizens.
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UP government to facilitate Sangam Snan for 2,000 elderly by Mahakumbh end
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 04, 2025, 06:59 AM ISTThe Uttar Pradesh government is facilitating Sangam Snan for 2,000 elderly devotees at Mahakumbh 2025. Special camps offering free medical aid, hearing aids, and accommodations have been set up.
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SBI Patrons FD scheme for super senior citizens: Check maturity amount on investment of Rs 10 lakh
Personal Finance | Feb 03, 2025, 11:58 AM ISTSBI Patrons FD scheme: A Super Senior Citizen is an individual resident who is 80 years or above, at any time during the previous year.
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Ayushman Bharat coverage extended to senior citizens above 70: How to apply, benefits, eligibility
Business | Oct 29, 2024, 12:12 PM ISTEarlier, senior citizens used to get benefits from the health cover as part of the family. However, with the roll-out of extended cover, senior citizens aged 70 or above will get an individual cover of Rs 5 lakh.
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UK: Elderly Indian woman facing deportation to Punjab receives widespread community support
World | Nov 27, 2023, 04:51 PM ISTThe 78-year-old Gurmit Kaur first arrived in the UK in 2009 and stayed with her son as she was unable to afford a passage back home. Now, she is estranged from her children and relies on the support of her community.
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Maharashtra: Man stabs drunk sibling multiple times for beating aged mother in Bhandara
Crime | Nov 16, 2023, 08:21 AM ISTMaharashtra crime news: According to officials of the Lakhani police station, Akash was known to be an alcoholic who regularly came home drunk and abused all his family members, particularly his aged and ailing mother, who also suffered beating at his hands.
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Delhi: Elderly man beats neighbour with stick over parking dispute in Sant Nagar
Delhi | Jul 23, 2023, 02:07 PM ISTA woman was seen trying to protect the man from being beaten by the senior citizen, after which both were abused and pushed by a group of women.
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Pension Taxation: Everything you need to know for ITR filing
Business | Apr 11, 2023, 12:25 PM ISTUnder the previous taxation system, senior citizens who earn up to Rs. 3 lakh per year are exempted to pay income tax. However, the new regime stipulates that senior citizens will only be exempt from income tax if their annual income is less than Rs. 2.5 lakh.
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Fixed deposit interest rates for super senior citizens and seniors jump up to 9.5%. Know bank rates
Business | Feb 23, 2023, 11:29 PM ISTBanks have recently raised interest rates on fixed deposits for both regular depositors and senior citizens.
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Fixed deposit rates of banks touch 8 per cent after 3 years
Business | Jan 07, 2023, 11:23 AM ISTAt the peak of the pandemic, rates dropped to as low as 5.5 percent due to excess liquidity. It was last month that the govt increased the return on the senior citizen saving scheme (SCSS).
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Ratan Tata's heartwarming video from event leaves netizens with a big smile; call him 'inspiration'
Trending | Aug 17, 2022, 04:37 PM ISTRatan Tata on Tuesday attended the event organised by a startup Goodfellows that offers companionship to senior citizens. His video from the same has been winning hearts on the internet. Watch here.
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Indian-American sentenced to three years of imprisonment for defrauding senior citizens
India | Aug 01, 2022, 10:49 AM ISTAccording to federal prosecutors, the Indian-American used a phoney Indian passport, false name, and false address to open multiple bank accounts in the US
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Senior citizen beaten to death by Holi revellers
India | Mar 30, 2021, 10:07 AM ISTA 60-year-old woman was beaten to death and five members of her family were seriously injured when they tried to stop Holi revellers from playing Holi outside their house in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah.