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28 million Indian children are first in their families to complete six years of schooling, study finds

India, Sept. 30 -- About 28 million children in India are the first generation in their families to complete six years of schooling, according to a new Oxford University study. Globally, 71 million c... Read More


Indian women live longer than men, but have fewer years of 'good life' after 60, study finds

India, Sept. 30 -- Indian women aged 60 can expect an average of 19 more years of life, but only 5.7 years meet the study's criteria for a 'good life', compared with 8.2 years for men. The gap is par... Read More


Himalayas nearing 'tipping point' as glacier melting accelerates, report warns

India, Sept. 18 -- Himalayan glaciers are losing mass 65% faster than they were a decade ago, increasing the risk of disasters linked to glacial lakes, melting ice and unstable slopes, a new report sa... Read More