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Poverty has long been a subject of debate. Growth generally reduces poverty, but its composition matters, too. Poverty is commonly measured through headcount ratios, which reflect the percentage of the population below a defined poverty line based on the minimum basket of goods and services required for subsistence. In India, this method, established in the 1950s and refined in the 1970s, uses monthly per capita consumption expenditure to determine the poverty line, as income data from household surveys are unreliable. Measuring poverty requires both a poverty line and accurate data, with the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey forming the basis for poverty estimation. This detailed survey covers expenditure on around 350 items, including food, clothing, education,… Read More »Opinion: Opinion | The Changing Nature Of Poverty In India

Backed by Iran and hated by Israel, Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah is Lebanon’s most powerful man. He enjoys cult status among his Shiite supporters, is equipped with a formidable arsenal far bigger and more modern than the national army’s, and holds sway over the country’s institutions. Nasrallah has rarely been seen in public since his Shiite movement fought a devastating 2006 war pitting his fighters against Israeli troops. No one knows where he lives, and the vast majority of his speeches in the past two decades have been televised from a secret location. The 64-year-old delivered his latest such speech on Thursday, after the communications devices of hundreds of Hezbollah’s operatives exploded in an unprecedented… Read More »Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah: The Most Powerful Man In Lebanon

He befriended women online and asked them to marry him. And once he had earned the women’s trust, he would disappear with their money. This was the modus operandi of Mukeem Khan, a conman who had cheated over 50 women across the country, including a woman judge who failed to see through his lies. Khan, 38, a resident of Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh, was arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch recently for extorting money from women on false pretexts. He created multiple accounts on matrimonial websites with fake identities and trapped women in his intricate web of lies. Khan told the cops he used to target Muslim women – unmarried, widowed and divorced –… Read More »He Conned Over 50 Women On Pretext Of Marriage, Including A Judge

Days after the death of Ernst & Young (EY) employee Anna Sebastian Perayil, allegedly due to “overwork”, an old video of BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover talking about toxic work cultures has resurfaced on social media. In the video, the former Shark Tank India judge shared his decision to quit EY within a day, despite receiving a Rs 1 crore package. The clip shows Ashneer Grover explaining how he exited EY on his very first day. “I walked into the office, looked around and pretended to have chest pain to get out,” Mr Grover said. He justified his actions by describing the office atmosphere as lifeless, referring to the employees as “mare huwe” (dead) and “laash”… Read More »Ashneer Grover Quit EY In Just One Day Despite Rs 1 Crore Offer, Here’s Why

Drinking water is essential for maintaining good health, as it supports vital bodily functions such as digestion, circulation, temperature regulation, and detoxification. Drinking water first thing in the morning is a simple yet powerful habit that offers numerous health benefits. Drinking water in the morning can significantly boost your health by rehydrating your body after hours of sleep, jumpstarting your metabolism, and aiding in digestion. Starting the day with water is a powerful way to set a healthy tone for the rest of your day. Read on as we share a list of benefits you can achieve from consuming water first thing in the morning. 10 Reasons why you should start your day with water… Read More »Here’s Why You Should Drink Water First Thing In The Morning