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Prosperity depends less on how many workers a society has than on what those workers know and can do.
opinion
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 08:04 am IST

India's fertility rate now below required stability levels, says govt report

People throng a market place in Mumbai, India. Today, India has a population of 1.45 billion.
india news
Updated on Jun 08, 2026 12:00 am IST

Deaths in India remain above pre-Covid rate, fertility rate below replacement

The 2024 SRS report shows that India’s crude birth rate –the number of births per thousand population– was 18.3 in 2024, down from 18.4 in 2023.
india news
Updated on May 22, 2026 10:53 am IST

Keeping up with UP: Let women decide how many children they want

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Government policy shifted from aggressive sterilisation in the 1970s to a two-child campaign. (PTI)
india news
Updated on Mar 02, 2026 03:17 pm IST

Rajasthan Cabinet approves changes to end 2-child restriction for local polls

Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma-led Cabinet approved the changes. (X)
india news
Published on Feb 25, 2026 04:47 pm IST

Demography fears and national well-being

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Even the poor, across communities, now recognise that larger families are an economic burden and that more child births harm the mother’s health. (HT Archive)
editorials
Published on Feb 09, 2026 09:14 pm IST

Humanity will shrink, far sooner than you think

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People push baby strollers along a business street in Beijing on July 13, 2021
world news
Published on Sept 13, 2025 05:59 pm IST

Rising anxiety about falling fertility rate

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Gurugram, India - June 28, 2021: A health worker administers a dose of polio vaccine to a child during a national Pulse Polio Immunization (PPI) program at the slums of Nathupur Village, in DLF Phase I, in Gurugram, India, on Monday, June 28, 2021. (Photo by Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times) (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)
editorials
Published on Sept 04, 2025 10:09 pm IST

Rural fertility rate drops to 2.1: Govt

The 2023 SRS report on Wednesday also showed that the country’s death continue to be above levels seen right before the pandemic.
india news
Published on Sept 04, 2025 02:49 pm IST

Savvy staff are moving from China’s nurseries to its care homes

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Whereas China’s nursery-going cohort, from ages three to six, will fall from 49m to 35m in the next five years, the number of people aged 65 and above will rise from 211m to 256m in that time, according to projections from the UN, and will continue to increase.
world news
Updated on Aug 04, 2025 03:10 pm IST

India's population touches 1.46 billion, fertility drops below replacement rate: UN report

India's population touches 1.46 billion, fertility drops below replacement rate: UN report
india news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:40 pm IST

The demography lesson from Vietnam

The associated demographic imbalance has been clear for some time, from sex imbalance due to gender preference to sharp divides along rural-urban and educational attainment lines. (AFP)
editorials
Published on Jun 05, 2025 08:34 pm IST

Doctor says this common underrated uterus condition may be behind your fatigue

Doctor reveals the shocking truth about Adenomyosis and why women shouldn’t ignore it.
health
Updated on May 07, 2025 07:31 pm IST

Foods to support fertility in women with endometriosis

Trying to get pregnant with endometriosis? This diet could change everything.
health
Updated on May 04, 2025 05:09 pm IST

7 daily habits every man should try to supercharge sperm health

Low testosterone can impact sperm health of men: Here are 7 lifestyle changes that could transform your fertility.
health
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 04:23 pm IST

Too much sex may be killing your sperm count, hurting chances of pregnancy?

Fertility myths vs facts that every couple should know.
health
Updated on Apr 17, 2025 05:20 pm IST

Doctor says these habits can dramatically boost fertility for diabetics

You can still have a baby with type 2 diabetes. Here’s how to boost your chances.
health
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 08:49 pm IST

Can premature ejaculation lead to male infertility?

Fertility expert spills the beans on the real impact of premature ejaculation on conception.
health
Published on Apr 12, 2025 08:17 pm IST

Ageing in India: Current demographic and health trends and gaps in policy

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Ageing
public health
Published on Apr 07, 2025 06:04 am IST

Low sperm count? Here’s what’s really causing it and tips for men to fix it

Men, are you hurting your sperm? Know the surprising truth about male fertility.
health
Published on Apr 04, 2025 07:00 am IST

Doctors reveal the ultimate fertility-boosting diet for women over 30

Here’s what’s happening to your reproductive health after 30 (and how to fix it!)
health
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 02:14 pm IST

Can smoking, alcohol, caffeine affect fertility in men, women?

Know how smoking, drinking and caffeine consumption can affect fertility.
health
Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:32 pm IST

Men with good sperm counts have good fertility? Doctor busts 5 myths

Doctors bust 5 male infertility myths you have always believed.
health
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 03:47 pm IST

Struggling to conceive? These hidden causes of male infertility may surprise you

Doctor reveals the real reasons men face fertility issues.
health
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 07:29 pm IST

Want a baby after 35? Here are 6 fertility solutions doctors want you to know

The truth about pregnancy after 35: Risks, myths and 6 science-backed fertility solutions!
health
Published on Mar 23, 2025 01:09 pm IST

Fertility after 30: Must-follow diet plan, lifestyle tips for smooth pregnancy

Doctor reveals the best foods and habits for a healthy pregnancy after 30!
health
Published on Mar 19, 2025 08:11 pm IST

Fertility food guide: Diet plan to boost sperm count, egg health naturally

The fertility-boosting foods every couple needs to eat right now!
health
Updated on Mar 19, 2025 07:22 pm IST

Reproductive health in women over 35: Challenges and fertility solutions

Your reproductive health changes after 35. Here’s how to stay ahead.
health
Updated on Mar 18, 2025 08:54 pm IST

South Korea birthrate rises for first time in 9 years, marriages surge

South Korea birthrate rises for first time in 9 years, marriages surge
world news
Published on Feb 26, 2025 08:31 am IST

5 tips to strengthen your relationship and conceive

5 proven ways to reignite intimacy and improve fertility.
health
Updated on Feb 19, 2025 04:20 pm IST
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