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Society

Providing information, support and hope: How an association of Pune housing societies came together to fight the pandemic

June 30, 2020 Sanjeev Kumar Patil

An example of a community fighting the COVID-19 crisis — helping migrants, collaborating with authorities and most importantly, providing much needed support and guidance to all residents.

Society

In Pune, citizens and corporate groups help reach aid to the ones worst hit by lockdown

March 29, 2020 Ekta Joshi

In Pune, as in other cities, daily wage earners, migrant labourers and senior citizens are among those who are worst hit by the nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. A look at how social and corporate organisations are helping them survive these difficult times.

Governance

Despite digital life certificates, aged pensioners face harrowing experiences during submission

November 26, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

All pensioners must submit a life certificate by November 30th every year in order to continue receiving pension. While the process was digitised with the intent to minimise the physical presence of aged citizens, the experience has been far from seamless for many.

Civic

Meet Hyderabad’s road doctor who has wowed hundreds, even Amitabh Bachchan!

February 21, 2019 Lalita Iyer

Gangadhara Tilak Katnam. A retired engineer who has used his personal savings to fill 1359 potholes in Hyderabad till date, with or without assistance. What makes this possible? And can this be a sustainable solution to a problem that plagues most of our cities?

Economy

A guide to safe investment options post retirement

December 8, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

Traditionally considered safe, fixed deposits have been a favourite among retired citizens, but with plummeting returns from these, they may now wish to consider more useful options.

Economy

With lower rates on fixed deposits, retirees are a worried lot

November 30, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

Interest rates on fixed deposits have been plummeting, leaving many retired citizens struggling to meet their monthly expenses. What are the sunset years like for them?

Society

A senior citizen’s guide to claiming maintenance

February 14, 2017 Abraham Koshy

What are the rights of an aged parent? Can a childless couple have rights to maintenance? Who decides? This guide educates senior citizens about their rights to claiming maintenance under the law of the land.

Society

New hope for senior citizens, thanks to this Amritsar youth

February 7, 2017 Sara Borasio

Inderpreet Singh’s ‘Society for Productive Engagement and Entertainment for the Elderly’ helps residents in old age homes lead more productive and dignified lives by opening up new opportunities for them.

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