Boosting Fruit Intake During Midlife Can Ward Off Late-Life Depression, Study Finds

As populations around the world age rapidly, the prevalence of depressive symptoms among older adults is on the rise. These symptoms, which include feelings of depression, lack of pleasure, delayed cognitive processing, and reduced volitional activity, often come with loss of appetite, insomnia, poor concentration, and increased fatigue. Such mentalContinue Reading

Deadly Protests in Bangladesh Government Jobs Quotas Under Fire

The Bangladeshi government has deployed paramilitary forces in response to escalating protests against recently reinstated job quotas. The demonstrations, primarily led by university students, have resulted in the deaths of six individuals, raising concerns about the nation’s stability. For several weeks, students across Bangladesh have been protesting the government’s decisionContinue Reading

Will Nirmala Sitharaman Double the Standard Deduction in Budget 2024?

As the presentation of Budget 2024-25 looms, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman faces increasing pressure to address a significant concern for middle-class India: the stagnant standard deduction. Since its introduction in 2018, this fixed deduction of ₹50,000 has remained unchanged, despite the escalating cost of living and persistent inflation. Experts likeContinue Reading