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The economic impact of the Iran war could push more than 32 million people into poverty worldwide, with developing countries expected to be affected the most, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).Released amid uncertainty over a fragile ceasefire, the report said the world economy is facing a “triple shock” from rising energy prices,…
Vinod Suryavanshi, who made a brief appearance in Panchayat, has opened up about facing caste discrimination in his native village in Karnataka, revealing that his family is still not allowed to enter temples or people’s homes.In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Vinod said, “In my village in Karnataka, casteism is still prevalent, even today. There…
What began as a conflict between the US, Iran and Israel, is now sending ripples far beyond the Middle East, spilling across the global economy. According to a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) the crisis risks pushing nearly 8.8 million people into poverty, with South Asia accounting for the largest share. The…
Savitri Pradhan’s story sends chills down the spine. It is one of those rare journeys that prove success does not depend on comfort, convenience, or opportunity. Married at a young age, she became a mother of two while enduring constant abuse and violence. At one point, she was forced to flee her home with no…
Poverty in Pakistan has climbed to an 11-year high of 29%, while income inequality has reached its highest level in 27 years, according to an official survey released by planning minister Ahsan Iqbal on Friday. The report estimates that about 70 million people now live in extreme poverty, defined by a monthly threshold of Rs8,484…
At 34, most of us are just settling into life. Some are fairly young parents with toddlers/school going children, or a home loan to take care of. Others are not even married, rather hustling to build a secure future for themselves, and their parents. And while age is never a barrier to live life the…
A.R. Rahman had earlier spoken openly about the tough financial phase he faced in his early life. Even though he is one of the richest and most respected music composers today, his journey was not easy. He shared that he went through serious money troubles along with his mother and sisters and those days left…
Elon Musk is outlining a future in which work, as we know it, may no longer exist. Speaking at Tesla’s recent shareholder meeting, where investors approved his potential $1 trillion compensation package, Musk said the company’s humanoid robot, Optimus, could eventually eliminate poverty by taking over large portions of human labour. In this vision, robots…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday declared Kerala free of extreme poverty, saying it was the first state to achieve the feat. He made the announcement during a special assembly session convened to mark the state’s 69th formation day.Congress-led opposition, however, walked out of the House, terming the declaration a politically motivated “hoax”, made…
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan (File Photo) KOCHI: Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday declared in the state assembly that Kerala is now free of extreme poverty. The announcement was made during a special session of the assembly held to mark Kerala ‘Piravi’, the state’s formation day. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) opposition rejected…
