Labour panel pitches for enhancing old age pension

Last Updated: Monday, April 6, 2015, 21:19

Besides, some Members of Parliament on the panel suggested that stringent provisions be made to ensure that workers get their minimum wages as per the law.

Around 100 mentally challenged, elderly people dumped on Delhi streets

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 10:22

The ashram, on an acre of land in south Delhi’s Vasant Kunj, was run by some Good Samaritans who got together under NGO The Earth Saviour’s Foundation to uphold their right to live.

Sharon Stone wants to grow old gracefully

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 15:11

Actress Sharon Stone thinks women should accept signs of ageing instead of lying about their age.

`Sandhya Chayya` review: Unravels old age woes

Last Updated: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 08:17

Loneliness, bad health and separation from children -- woes of ageing parents -- have been portrayed in a heart-warming manner in "Sandhya Chayya", a well-directed play with moving performances by the lead actors conveying an important message for the younger generation.

George W Bush pens letter as wedding present to elderly couple

Last Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013, 10:09

The elderly newlywed couple had their honeymoon at the opening of the George W Bush Presidential Library.

Plans to raise pension for disabled, widow, sr citizens: Govt

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 14:53

Government plans to increase pension for disabled, widow and senior citizens besides making changes in the eligibility criteria for pension payment, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said Monday.

Old age pension may be linked with inflation index: Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 15:19

Old age pension is likely to be linked with inflation index on the pattern of MNREGA besides being made universal by doing away with APL and BPL criteria, the government today informed Rajya Sabha.

Old age pension may be linked with inflation index: Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 14:11

Old age pension is likely to be linked with inflation index on the pattern of MNREGA besides being made universal by doing away with APL and BPL criteria, the government today informed Rajya Sabha.

Plan Panel turns down proposal of building old age homes

Last Updated: Sunday, November 18, 2012, 14:48

The Planning Commission has shot down a proposal of the Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry to construct old age homes for indigent senior citizens, saying it did not fall under the central government`s domain.

First governement old age home in Assam

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 2, 2012, 12:58

For senior citizens in Assam to live with dignity and in good health, the state government has set up its first old age home in Kamrup district.

Old homes being renovated in Dubai

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 10:27

The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has launched an initiative aimed at renovating old homes owned by families that include retired, the elderly and disabled members.

Satyamev Jayate: Aamir Khan says ‘Buddha hoga tera baap’

Last Updated: Sunday, July 15, 2012, 16:27

After throwing light on several social issues on his show ‘Satyamev Jayate’, Aamir Khan spoke about how Indians have started disowning their ageing parents in the eleventh episode.