Ambika Pandit

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NewsCity Newsdelhi NewsTech fails to fill silence for the elderly; Report shows how digital age has spawned new challengesTrendingA HelpAge India survey reveals a growing sense of loneliness among urban elderly, despite increased digital connectivity. While smartphones offer new communication avenues, they also exacerbate intergenerational disconnect as younger family members prioritize devices over face-to-face interactions.

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NewsIndia NewsIndia ranked 131 of 148 nations on Global Gender Gap Index 2025TrendingIndia's gender parity ranking slipped to 131 out of 148 countries in the 2025 Global Gender Gap Index, despite a slight improvement in its overall score. The World Economic Forum report highlights a decline in female political representation, particularly in Parliament and ministerial roles.

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Ambika PanditTNN Jun 11, 2025, 19:25 IST ISTThe total fertility rate in India has dropped to 1.9, but many women still lack real choiceSixty-four-year-old Saraswati Devi was married off at 16 in 1976, and by the time she was 30, she was a mother to five sons. If she could do it all over again, Saraswati says she would have fewer children. But her granddaughter Pooja Kumari today has a voice. A graduate, married at 22, she and her husband decided to not have more than two children.

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ambika Pandit

NewsIndia NewsIndia's fertility rate: 3 generations reflect evolving family realityTrendingA UNFPA report highlights India's evolving fertility trends through three generations of women in Bihar. Saraswati Devi, married in 1976, had five sons, while her daughter-in-law, Anita, had six children despite knowing about family planning. NEW DELHI: Sixty-four-year-old Saraswati Devi was married off at 16 in 1976, and by the time she was 30, she was a mother to five sons.

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ambika Pandit

NewsIn Delhi, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, educated middle-class put off childbirthA UN report reveals India's declining fertility rate alongside barriers to reproductive freedom, creating a "high-low duality." While some states grapple with unintended pregnancies due to limited access and gender norms, others face below-replacement fertility driven by financial constraints and work-life conflicts. The focus should shift to fulfilling reproductive goals by empowering individuals to make informed choices.