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Population Foundation urges shift from population control to informed choice, equity
The Population Foundation of India has urged a shift away from population control towards informed choice, equity and demographic preparedness, as India navigates changing population trends and their wider social and economic implications.
Bill Gates ex-wife Melinda French Gates donated $10M to Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival. Who gets the money?
Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival raised $10 million for organisations supporting women and girls, with Melinda French Gates matching the amount to take the total to $20 million. Here’s why the money was raised and which 10 organisations will receive it.
Massachusetts removes abortion restrictions after 24 weeks under Healey law. What changes?
In a significant move, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey approved a law that softens abortion regulations for pregnancies exceeding 24 weeks. This new statute empowers healthcare providers to make more informed decisions in complicated cases. While proponents highlight the importance of medical autonomy, detractors express concern over the potential risks to late-term fetuses.
Girls shouldn't give up education due to lack of sanitary napkins, gender-segregated toilets in schools: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has urged the Centre to ensure girls continue their education without interruption. The apex court stressed the importance of providing free sanitary napkins and functional, gender-segregated toilets in all schools. This directive aims to uphold gender justice and educational equity across India.
Volatility called Trump has a medicine, but being selective is a must. 7 hospital & healthcare stocks with upside potential of up to 26%
Stock-selection impacts the money you make in the market. Consider this: Suppose you bought Infosys on March 8, 2000, the day the dotcom boom peaked. Suppose you held the stock through the subsequent market crash. Adjusted for bonus and dividend, the stock returned to the March 8, 2000, level only by the end of 2005. Your situation would have been far worse had you bought other IT stocks. Wipro took over 15 years to recover. And don’t even ask about the fate of others. Some, like Satyam, just vanished. The lesson: When a sector is witnessing a bull run, it is important to be selective from many perspectives. And management ability tops the list.
Healthcare stocks: Better to own a basket for a healthy portfolio? 15 healthcare stocks with an upside potential of up to 33%
Four years ago, Covid brought hospital stocks to the limelight. Since then, corporate actions like mergers and takeovers have kept them in the headlines. The high interest in the healthcare sector is due to three reasons. First, many companies have been listed in the past three years; as they are doing well post-listing, more private equity money is chasing hospital assets. Second, healthcare firms are bound to grow, because average spend on healthcare will only increase with the expansion of insurance and spending by the government. Finally, they are pure domestic plays that are not impacted by Trump, cyclical slowdowns, or inflation. So are they a fit for both long term and tactical investors?
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India's population at crossroads, not a crisis: Population Foundation of India
Population Foundation of India advocates for a shift in population policies. They emphasize dignity, rights, and opportunities, especially for women, youth, and the elderly. The focus should be on gender equality and reproductive autonomy. Investment in education, skill development, and healthcare is crucial. India needs to prepare for an ageing population with better elder care and infrastructure.
World Population Day 2025: What it is, why it matters, this year’s theme & more
World Population Day, observed annually on July 11, highlights the critical consequences of demographic shifts as the global population approaches 8 billion. The 2025 theme emphasizes empowering young people with information, healthcare, and choices to shape their futures. Addressing resource pressure, falling fertility rates, gender equity, and sustainability is crucial for a thriving future, especially in populous nations like India.
Reimagining population policy: From demographic anxiety to human dignity
India's population narrative is shifting from overpopulation concerns to addressing declining fertility rates. The focus is now on rights-based systems that prioritize reproductive autonomy, equitable services, and public investment in health, education, and care. Haryana's experience demonstrates how community engagement and government action can advance women's health and empowerment, offering valuable lessons for global population policy.
US-bound scholars carry cares of the word on shoulders
Indian researchers are strategically modifying their grant proposals for US universities, removing mentions of sensitive topics like DEI and climate change due to funding concerns under the Trump administration. This shift involves reframing research to avoid political red flags, with some applicants preparing alternative proposals for European funding bodies amid fears of grant terminations and visa issues.
Gates Foundation is rattled by Trump's threat to its mission
Bill Gates' efforts to collaborate with Donald Trump on global health faltered as the Trump administration dismantled key US aid programs. The Gates Foundation, now facing political threats and scrutiny, struggles to adapt while maintaining its mission amid rising hostility toward philanthropy, DEI programs, and global health initiatives.
Five DEI lessons from the US presidential elections
The US presidential election highlighted that economic concerns often outweigh diversity considerations for voters. While DEI initiatives are crucial, they are more effective at lower levels and require long-term investment in education and opportunities for women to cultivate a pipeline of capable leaders rather than relying on symbolic representation.
Reason or Right Reason – it makes all the difference. 7 stocks with right reasons and upside potential between 10 and 33%
It has happened at least four times in the last six months. The Nifty corrected very sharply, but one sectoral index traded in the green that day – the FMCG Index. Money, came the explanation, moves to “defensive stocks” in times of uncertainty. So, one question is: Should you buy FMCG stocks because they are considered defensive – those that fall relatively less in a volatile market? Or should they be bought because, after a good monsoon, there are signs of recovery in rural India. That means a greater likelihood these companies will report an improved quarterly performance. There is also a more fundamental question: Given that the Indian economy has changed and new sectors with better and more stable growth have emerged, should FMCG stocks be even considered defensive stocks? Or should the label be reserved for a new set of stocks?
These two new documentaries could change the U.S Presidential elections
When the healthcare system turns out to be the field of war for equity, what happens then? Exactly there are two powerful documentaries, that emphasize on exposing the profound effects on the related disparities. Both of the films urge the audience to face the excruciating reality about the future of medicines.
Mankind Pharma competes with EQT-ADIA combo for Rs 14,000 cr buyout of BSV Group from Advent
The buyout of BSV Group (formerly Bharat Serum & Vaccines Ltd) is contested by Mankind Pharma and EQT with ADIA, each offering around Rs 14,000 crore ($1.6 billion). This acquisition, one of India's largest pharma buyouts, will significantly impact the domestic market and mark a successful exit for Advent International.
Will short-term headwinds impact long-term potential? 6 stocks from hospital sector with upside potential of up to 30%
After outperforming the market, stocks from the healthcare sector or what is more commonly called hospital sector have gone into consolidation mode. The consolidation has been prompted by the fact that voices have been raised about differential pricing in the services of the hospitals. The matter has reached the Supreme Court and will be heard. Given the fact that while medicine is a science but in real life as practice it has an element of art in it. For example, a hospital who has a renowned surgeon from any branch, be it cardio, neuro on its roll may charge up more for the same surgery as compared to others. While the moral debate is on one side, there is another side to the story. In a country like India, the healthcare infrastructure needs vast expansion and upgradation. To some extent the street is ruthless and does not have much moral obligation.
Global private equity firms eye $1 billion bid for Bharat Serums and vaccines
Five global private equity firms, including Warburg Pincus, Permira, EQT, Bain, and TPG, are interested in bidding for Bharat Serums and Vaccines (BSV), which is seeking over $1 billion. The firms will sign expressions of interest soon and start due diligence on the Mumbai-based biopharmaceutical company. Advent International, the current owner, acquired BSV in 2019 and now wants to sell it. Some contenders may partner with pharmaceutical companies for the bid. Advent has engaged Jefferies and JP Morgan for the sale process.
Artificial wombs: A revolutionary invention that can be a beacon of hope for infertile women
Artificial wombs could disrupt long-established norms in more profound ways, as there would no longer be a "birth mother" at all.
What's behind the babymaking boom in India?
India has over 2,500 fertility clinics and the second-largest number of cycles of treatment after the US. The growth has been fuelled by private equity investors. India's IVF market is projected to expand from $793m in 2020 to $3,722m by 2030, with a CAGR of 16.5%. The new Assisted Reproduction Technology Act, which came into effect in 2020, has made the industry more attractive to corporate investors.
Michelle Williams is expecting her third child this fall with Thomas Kail
Michelle Williams said, "It's a completely joyous experience to have a new child." This is the third child of Michelle Williams and second with Thomas Kail as she already has a child with Heath Ledger in her past relationship
David Bowie estate sells publishing rights of songs to Warner Chappell Music
The company did not reveal financial details, but the price tag is over $250 mn.
Bharat Serum & Vaccines' Daftary family buys two SOBO luxury apartments for Rs 101 crore
In July, Anurang Jain, managing director of auto component maker Endurance Technologies bought two apartments in the same tower for Rs 100 crore, the largest residential transaction of 2020 until now. The billionaire nephew of Bajaj Auto patriarch Rahul Bajaj purchased one more apartment in this luxury tower for Rs 39 crore in October.
European stocks bounce off lows on virus treatment hopes
The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 1.3%, mirroring gains for Asian markets after the U.S. health regulator said on Sunday it authorized the use of blood plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 as a treatment.
Asia Healthcare in final talks to buy Nova IVI fertility
AHH will buy stakes from existing private equity investors and promoters including founder Mahesh Reddy, said two people aware of the development.
Mylan Inc to acquire Famy Care's certain business for $ 800 million
Mumbai-based Famy Care is focused on female reproductive health care and is world leader in supplying a wide range of contraceptive pills.
How Indian philanthropy has side-stepped human rights
Indian philanthropy has side-stepped human rights. It’s mostly out of an inability to comprehend what it really means and how it pans out. It’s also for an unsaid reason: fear of retribution from the establishment.
Indian fashion designers should audit their intellectual property: Safir Anand, Anand and Anand
Indian designers’ businesses are undervalued for the want of strong intellectual property protection, says Safir Anand.
Goldman Sachs, NEA injects Rs 300 crore in Nova Specialty Surgery
Nova Specialty Surgery has raised Rs 300 cr from Goldman Sachs & existing investor NEA, to expand its network of centers and fertility clinics.
Tharoor fails to convince Parliament
Tharoor's statement was more of a defence of Sunanda.
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