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The article reflects on the condition of the social sector in India under the administration of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi. Topics discussed include social sector spending and expenditures, budgetary neglect in education and healthcare, and Modi government's performance which manifests the worsening record of the country on social sector indices.

The article discusses the psychology of the child rapists and the different brutal acts of sexual crimes towards children. It talks about the government ordinance to provide death penalty to the ones involved in the rape of a girl aged 12 years or below. It also focuses on the psychology of the children victim of such sexual abuses.

The article offers information about the 2018 India Today-Marketing and Development Research Associates (MDRA) Sex Survey at the workplace. Several factors being presented include Stories of sexual abuse among women in the workplace and a growing informality and a trend of finding intimacy at work.

The article reports on the revolt by Justices Jasti Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B. Lokur and Kurian Joseph of the Indian Supreme Court. In a press conference, they charged Chief Justice Dipak Misra of abusing power and court traditions. According to four judges, the highest court of India was not in order and the democracy is endanger.

The article discusses the science of happiness and the interconnection between science and happiness. It refers the World Health Organization's (WHO's) new global health estimates, according to which over 30 million Indians are from anxiety disorders and 50 million are suffering from depression. It highlights a comment by neurobiologist Sumantra Chattarji, regarding developments in happiness research.

The article lists some things of everyday life that have gone away from Indian people in last 42 years, as of December 2017. Several such things include act of shaving facial hair with old-school, double-edged blades; Doordarshan's screensaver and its song "Saare jahaan se achchha" composed by Ravi Shankar and Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan; and typewriters from Godrej & Boyce.

The article reports that Supreme Court's hearings in India on the title suits began a day before the 25th anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition. It mentions that the legal battle between Hindus and Muslims in Ayodhya began in 1949 as a title dispute. It states that the criminal cases post-the demolition of the mosque are being heard in the CBI court in Lucknow, India.

The article discusses a study published in the February 2016 issue of the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition," which showed that consuming one egg a day did not seem to increase the risk of heart disease of healthy people. Topics include the ability of eggs to boost health according to epidemiologists, dietary guidelines from the 1990s regarding fat intake, and the minor part of the caloric value of Indian diet played by poultry and eggs.

The article profiles the professional and personal life of Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee and his contribution to Bangla cinema. The 54-year-old Prosenjit is the brand that ambitious filmmakers are after to reinvent Bangla cinema, with big-banner corporate production houses entering Bengal and accosting him for inspiration and profits. He has acted in the film "Yeti Obhijaan," directed by Srijit Mukherjee, including "Amar Sangi," "Mayurakshi," and "Utsab."

The article talks about the high court verdict of the Noida double murder case, that has been on trial for justice since 2008. The appellants were acquitted Nupur and Rajesh Talwar, parents of Aarushi Talwar, were framed for the murder of their daughter and domestic help Hemraj. It discusses the flaws the court cited in the investigation which includes defendant's right to justice.

The article offers information on new gods and goddesses that are gaining new clout and legitimacy in India. They include Narad muni, the god of politics Goddess Khodiyar amma, and the camel-riding goddess Dasha Mata. Also mentioned are efforts by activists of the Hindu Mahasabha to anoint their new god, Nathuram Godse, the man who killed activist Mahatma Gandhi on January 30, 1948.

The article discusses the verdict by the Indian Supreme Court on the matter of triple talaq, and the impact of the verdict on the social conditions of Muslim women in India. Five judges of five religious faiths were set up in a panel to decide on the matter of triple talaq. The judgment received applause from those attending the court, while the Opposition has extended congratulatory messages to Muslim women.

The article comments on the issue of mob violence and lynchings in India and the response of political leaders and the government. Topics include reports that most of the lynchings are being committed by vigilante groups against those who consume beef or participate in the cattle industry; how public circumstances can incite mob mentality and violence; and the role of social media in lynching and mobbing. Legal aspects of lynching are also discussed.

The article focuses on gene sequencing, innovative diagnostic which has opened possibilities for treatment in India for cancer and mentions use of immunotherapy which uses body's own immune system to help fight off cancer. Topics discussed include complexity and smartness of cancer cells, views of oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee on how cancer is catching up with heart disease and chemotherapy for treatment.

The article informs on the decline in ill-health, disability and premature death in India. Topics discussed include an account of quality of life and life expectancy of the country; economic developments made by the country and its impact on public health; and statistics on reduction in malnutrition of child and mother, unsafe water and sanitation, and capita disease burden.

The article presents news related to Indian politics. Indian prime minister Narendra Modi said that those conspiring against him will bite the dust as he has the blessings of Lord Shiva. 30 rallies were addressed by Indian National Congress (INC) president Rahul Gandhi between October 25 and December 11, 2017.

The article reflects on decision of India's Supreme Court Chief Justice Dipak Misra on a judge-bribing scandal. Topics include contempt of court by lawyers who alleged judicial corruption; a petition by Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms seeking independent investigation on a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation on conspiracy involving hawala connections, cash-for-influence, top judges and a blacklisted medical college; and views of lawyer Prashant Bhushan.

The article discusses antibiotic resistance posing a major threat over India and world as referred by the World Health Organization. It talks about the surveys that have revealed the presence of bacteria resistant to penicillin and cephalosporin present in poultry birds whose meat are meant for human consumption. It discusses the need for a national policy for containment of antimicrobial resistance and monitoring the usage of veterinary antibiotic.

The article focuses on the special health events in the month of May including International Nurses Day, World Hypertension Day and World Asthma Day.

The article focuses on findings of immune systems' ways of protecting human body. Topics include the difference between white and brown body fat, Gamma delta T cell's role in protecting the body from infections, and avoiding intake of refined carbs and sugar. Also included are details on sleep deprivation's impact on the immune system and tips for preventing diabetes taking over immune system.

The article offers information a research on effects of calorie restriction on ageing, which was published in the journal "Cell Metabolism." Topics discussed include slower metabolism leads to increase in lifespan; importance of lean body mass and weight management; protection against age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

The article presents research findings that destroy common misconceptions about e-cigarettes. Contrary to popular belief, e-cigarettes have nicotine which is delivered through vapour rather than smoke. A study conducted on mice discovered that using e-cigarettes could lead to an accumulation of fat in the liver. Higher risks of heart problems and cancer were also discovered by scientists from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health among e-cigarette users.

The article discusses several health and nutrition research in 2018. A study published at the "Journal of Cancer Epidemiology" reveals the increase of cancer cases in India. The research published at the "Journal of Nutritional Science" reveals the health impact of fruit juice on blood glucose. A study published at the "New England Journal of Medicine" reveals the risk factors for a heart attack in patients with influenza infection.

The article discusses the budget allocation in the social sector by the administration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Topics mention including announcing of the National Health Protection Scheme, identifying the most deserving people which will be funded by the scheme and Prime Minister's Research Fellow Scheme.

The article presents suggestions on taking care of physical and mental health including eating fourth meal, using mind tracking apps, and drinking yacon syrup.

The article offers information on various health studies. The Indian Department of Biotechnology, Union health ministry has approved a collaborative effort to produce the first home-grown targeted cancer therapy. A study has found that a simple, non-invasive electrocardiography helps to diagnose bipolar disorder or mental depression. A randomised trial showed that almost 50% of diabetics who lose weight achieved and maintained diabetes remission.

The article highlights some latest research on health, fitness, diets and disease, as of December 2017. Topics discussed include air pollution that put people of the first three blood types (A, B, AB) at a higher risk of heart attack; swelling up of new cells in brain every time a new skill learned; and ways in which bullying and violence at the workplace can affect self-esteem and the ability to cope.

The article focuses on Rabindranath Tagore, known as the moulder of independent India's intellectual inheritance. Topics discussed include his achievements as a poet, novelist, playwright, lyricist, composer and institution-builder, Tagore as an icon of the limitless possibility of the human spirit and endeavour and this subliminal message of human possibility and promise that made the best minds of the 20th century.

The article reports that attorney general Mukul Rohatgi hailed Supreme court verdict for linking Aadhaar and PAN numbers and mentions that Rohatgi had resigned as chief legal advisor.

The article announces the newly elected premiers in 2018 including Emil Dimitri, Kim Jong-un, and Charles Michel.

The article discusses the medical procedure known as "G-shot" or G-spot amplification which is provided under local anaesthetic and is used to enlarge the G-spot in the female anatomy. The article further states that the procedure lasts for approximately 4 months and helps women to achieve multiple orgasms during sexual intercourse.

The article discusses breakthroughs in fields including the science of aging presented at the India Today Conclave 2016. It cites the discovery of telomeres by American scientists who won the 2009 Nobel Prize, and the cause of premature ageing. It notes that average life expectancy is 70 years, and that scientists believe that people will live to 120. Technology guru Stefan Hytffors claimed that technological changes will be faster and that the challenge would be keeping up with it.

The article looks into the Indian public's expectations that the administration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have yet to meet. Important matters that the government need to address are discussed including economic reforms that can boost investment and growth, defense development, internal security, foreign policy and international diplomacy, bureaucracy and government centralization, infrastructure projects, railway development, judicial and educational reforms, health and social welfare.

The article explains the reasons why bribes thrive in India. It blames the existence of bribes to failed application of rules and regulations and uneven access to authority, wealth, information and law. Emphasis is given on the need for a middle class society where social positions are interchangeable and citizenship rights and democratic policies help to act against political corruption. It commends Singapore for political power and tightening of laws that led to its transformation.

The article discusses the highlights of the India Today Conclave that was held in 2011 in Delhi, India. The event was participated by the scientists, politicians, and diplomats. Among the topics discussed were geopolitics, nuclear energy, gender politics, and movies. A session also tackled the problem of political corruption in India.

A list of notable personalities and what they achieved as of January 2011 is presented, which include the creation of an 88.460 billion rupee trust fund to promote quality education in India by Azim Premji, Chairman of Wipro, the donation of 100 million dollars by Mark Zukerberg, owner of Facebook, for education, and the use of Facebook to catch 29,000 traffic offenders by Ajay Chadha, special commissioner of police in Delhi, India.

The article reports on the ten medical breakthroughs in India in 2009. Geneticist Arun Kamar and psychiatrist Satish Girimaji in Bangalore have found a key gene that causes microcephaly-a disorder marked by smaller-than-normal brain size and mental retardation. Researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences have discovered the most common human papillomavirus (HPV) types that affects women in India.

The article reveals that rhinoplasty is the most popular cosmetic surgery in India, where business has increased by 150% since 2004. A report from the Association of Plastic Surgeons revealed that young, professional, urban Indians are becoming conscious of their noses and are opting for surgical correction. The head of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery at Max Healthcare in Delhi, for example, says that 70% of his patients are highly-educated, independent, and are spending for the nose surgery on their own, proving the country's growing prosperity.

The article focuses on the views of fashion designer Suneet Varma on beauty and the women of India. Varma says he enjoys the process of creating beauty. It mentions that the 22-year-long journey of Varma toward realising his own dreams has been chronicled by Thomson Press (India) Ltd. in life-size prints, with women at the center of the frames. For Varma, beauty is about the person, a woman who has something else that is deeper, stronger and more elegant inside.

The article discusses the results of a health survey of schoolchildren in urban areas in India conducted by Apollo Hospitals in 2008. The researchers found that as much as 62% of 40,000 children surveyed eat irregular, untimely meals and eat junk food through the day. Also noted is the higher percentage of children who are on daily medication compared with adults. It stresses the key role of parents in regaining the future health of India.

The article reveals that the average urban Indian male has been showing a new sensibility in discarding traditional attributes in favour of more practical ones, according to a partner preference survey conducted by Shaadi.com. The survey found a restless quest toward sexual equality. It also found that parents are now happy to leave the quest of finding the suitable girl to their children. 82% of urban men, the survey notes, are posting profiles and searching for "my kind of girl" themselves. 42% of men in the survey are not interested on fairness.

The article reports on the 100th anniversary of the devi, considered New Delhi, India's oldest Durga puja. In the past 100 years, devotees of the devi made offerings of gourmet bhog while tourists came to visit the shrine. Located at the center of Mughal Delhi and surrounded by rubble-built walls, labyrinthine lanes and arched gates, the devi has been worshipped ever since the Mughal era.

The article describes the fashion designer Rohit Bal and his preparation for the Menswear Fashion Week in Delhi, India from September 12 to 13, 2009. As a student of history, craft, classicism, and style attracted him, and he mentioned that pieces such as ankle-length angarakhas, tussar sherwanis, and ethnic material like matka were revolutionary for the country. His career began when he became involved in the family garment export business. He introduced the Rohit Bal label, which offers cosmetics and fashionwear to several events.

An interview with Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad is presented. When asked about the seriousness of the H1N1 virus, he said that people should not panic because the disease is treatable. He said that India has managed the problem, treating not just the victims, but tracking those they have come in contact with and treating them as well. He reports that more laboratories are being set up and government is participating in the medical efforts to deal with the virus.