Impacting through design

Impacting through design

Any built space comes with two key expectations — comfort and functionality. The design opted to construct the space determines the functional characteristics. The same design can also positively or negatively impact the comfort exuded by the space and, in turn, the productivity as well as the emotional quotient while operating out of that space. … Read more

Senior citizen investment tools: Senior Citizen Savings Scheme vs FDs for seniors, which one is better

Senior citizen investment tools: Senior Citizen Savings Scheme vs FDs for seniors, which one is better

The Centre has recently revised the interest rates applicable to small savings schemes for the quarter of January-March 2024. Though it didn’t revise the interest rates for Senior Citizens Savings Scheme, the government-back scheme offers one of the best competitive rates to Indian residents aged above 60 years. Here’s a quick comparison of Senior Citizens … Read more

Latest fixed deposit (FD) rates: SBI, Bank of Baroda, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Federal Bank, DCB Bank hike FD rates; check details

Latest fixed deposit (FD) rates: SBI, Bank of Baroda, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Federal Bank, DCB Bank hike FD rates; check details

Bank fixed deposit (FD) rates: Fixed deposits (FD) have gained popularity, with some banks offering up to 9 per cent interest in different tenures. Some banks, public and private, have raised interest rates on fixed deposits in December. Since May 2022, FD investors have seen an upward interest rate trajectory with some public sector banks … Read more

From Gen Z to senior citizens, Nilesh Shah’s guide for creating the right portfolio

From Gen Z  to senior citizens, Nilesh Shah’s guide for creating the right portfolio

Nilesh Shah, MD, Kotak AMC, says: “You need to balance your greed and fear. A Gen Z, a millennial, a senior citizen, all will be driven by emotions. When everything is looking bad, do not get tempted by the fear. When everything is too good to be true, do not get lured by greed. Maintain … Read more

This community’s quarter century without a newborn shows the scale of Japan’s population crisis | CNN

This community’s quarter century without a newborn shows the scale of Japan’s population crisis | CNN

Tokyo CNN  —  When Kentaro Yokobori was born almost seven years ago, he was the first newborn in the Sogio district of Kawakami village in 25 years. His birth was like a miracle for many villagers. Well-wishers visited his parents Miho and Hirohito for more than a week – nearly all of them senior citizens, … Read more

As China moves away from zero-Covid, health experts warn of dark days ahead | CNN

As China moves away from zero-Covid, health experts warn of dark days ahead | CNN

Editor’s Note: Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. Sign up here. Hong Kong CNN  —  China’s zero-Covid policy, which stalled the world’s second-largest economy and sparked a wave … Read more

Indians and the grey gap year: From solo travel to road trips, senior citizens are travelling more

Indians and the grey gap year: From solo travel to road trips, senior citizens are travelling more

Better financial stability, less need to support the younger generation, and the desire to enjoy life after being cooped up at home during the pandemic is seeing the silver generation stepping out more today Better financial stability, less need to support the younger generation, and the desire to enjoy life after being cooped up at … Read more

‘Why should age become a deterrent?’: Boman Irani on ‘Uunchai’ and senior citizens travelling

‘Why should age become a deterrent?’: Boman Irani on ‘Uunchai’ and senior citizens travelling

Sooraj Barjatya’s new release, Uunchai, stars Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, and Anupam Kher as three senior citizens challenging themselves on a trek to the Everest Base Camp Sooraj Barjatya’s new release, Uunchai, stars Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, and Anupam Kher as three senior citizens challenging themselves on a trek to the Everest Base Camp Uunchai, … Read more

70 pc of senior citizens didn’t have access to proper healthcare during Covid: Survey

70 pc of senior citizens didn’t have access to proper healthcare during Covid: Survey

Around 70 per cent of senior citizens did not have access to proper healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic while over 57 per cent faced mental health issues, according to a survey by Max group firm Antara. Launched in 2013, Antara is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Max India Limited, one of the three listed entities … Read more

Coping with ailments when families are away – How can senior citizens manage being independent?

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Keep your seniors on the move! Enrol them in a yoga class, get them involved in gardening, or taking a walk, or doing chair exercises at home. By Punita Khatter, The desire to be self-sufficient and independent does not fade with age. All seniors value their independence, and are understandably reluctant to give it up. … Read more