Why Fertility Rate Is Dropping Worldwide: Expert Explains 6 Reasons Behind Declining Birth Rate
As environmental and cultural aspects of society shift, India - like the rest of the world - is witnessing a decline in fertility. An expert shares insights.
Apr 02, 2024, 11:42 AM IST
China fears further decline in birth rate as country sees sharp fall in marriages
Marriage registration numbers in China have been declining for eight consecutive years due to a declining number of young people, more men than women of marriageable age and the decision to put off marriage until they are older, says He Yafu, an independent demographer.
Apr 02, 2022, 17:19 PM IST
China’s birth rate plunges to lowest in four decades
The country`s birth rates have been steadily falling for years now, mostly because young people can`t afford to have kids, and more financially independent women have decided to embrace a single, childless lifestyle.
Nov 24, 2021, 22:31 PM IST
Birth rate declines in China, may fall below 10 million annually
China could see its number of births slide below 10 million annually in the next five years if the government does not quickly abolish its policy of limiting families to two children, an expert was quoted in domestic media as saying.
Apr 19, 2021, 15:27 PM IST
Talk of South-North tax divide is mischief, focus on court pendencies instead
That the payment of taxes is without quid pro quo is a basic lesson in law schools.
Aug 27, 2018, 17:10 PM IST
South vs North: Not biased against any region, says PM Narendra Modi in Chennai over money sharing row
Modi claimed his government has suggested incentives to states that have controlled their population growth, but did not offer any details.
Apr 12, 2018, 14:36 PM IST
Caste, communists, cinema, Cauvery: Why BJP cannot jump easily over the C factors in southern India
The southern states are miles ahead or miles away from most of BJP's pet poll planks: national security, law and order, Hindutva and the fight against corruption.
Apr 10, 2018, 18:38 PM IST
Southern Finance Ministers meet to discuss revenue loss because of Modi government's proposal
The southern states feel they are being penalised for successfully implementing the Centre's programmes to control population growth, while at the same time rewarding the northern states for their abject failure on this count.
Apr 10, 2018, 13:44 PM IST
We need to resist: Siddaramaiah calls for CMs of southern states to oppose Modi government proposal
Concern and unity are growing in the south over the Modi government's proposal to divide Central funds on the basis of 2011 census.
Mar 23, 2018, 11:46 AM IST
Full text of letters MK Stalin wrote to PM Narendra Modi, 10 Chief Ministers warning of unfair financial allocations to states
Stalin had warned of grave discontent in the states that would be penalised for successfully controlling their populations.
Mar 21, 2018, 14:14 PM IST
Discontent and unrest: MK Stalin's warning to PM Narendra Modi on money share of states
Stalin has also written to the Chief Ministers of 10 states that will be affected by the Centre's decision, asking them to oppose the Centre. There isn't a single BJP or NDA CM on this list.
Mar 21, 2018, 13:47 PM IST
Thailand bets on ''magic pills'' to boost declining birth rate
Thailand has tried cash bonuses and tax incentives to boost the country`s birth rate, but on Valentine`s Day today it adopted a new approach - handing out vitamin pills.
Feb 14, 2018, 15:06 PM IST
India reduces baby deaths but still hasn't met 2012 targets
There were wide variations in infant mortality rate -- a bellwether of national health -- across India.
Jan 11, 2017, 12:58 PM IST
Asthma may delay pregnancy, decrease birth rate
Clinicians should encourage women with asthma to become pregnant at an earlier age and optimise their treatment for asthma pre-conception, suggested the researchers.
Feb 14, 2016, 17:45 PM IST
Birth rate of twins hits record high in US
Studies have shown that having children at an older age may increase the likelihood of having twins.
Dec 26, 2015, 17:31 PM IST
Climate change hampers sex drive too
What has climate change to do with sex drive? A lot, say researchers, suggesting that global warming is not only hampering our environment and natural resources but also the action between the sheets.
Nov 09, 2015, 17:39 PM IST
