Bengaluru: Many people now and then face a peculiar predicament when they need to dispose of old photos kept in the puja room and elsewhere in the house. Some of them are very particular about the hitherto practised traditions, by throwing them in a river or some other form of waterbody. Others are in the practice of placing them clandestinely at the premises of temples or some sacred trees. Irrespective of the methods adopted, no one bothers to think aloud about such environmentally harmful methods that pollute natural sources. Photo frames project: Kiran Yadav has launched the Bengaluru-based Sampige Foundation to address the challenge posed by irresponsible disciples throwing God's photos wherever they wish. According to Kiran Yadav, Sampige Foundation is the first of its kind Non-Government Organisation (NGO) in the state of Karnataka to think of a photo frames project. A respectful end to the photos: Kiran Yadav informs, "Basically, if you have seen, photo frames will ...
Bengaluru: Life expectancy in India at birth is approximately 71 to 72 years. However, the nation faces wide regional and socioeconomic gaps; for instance, a child born in Kerala can expect to live roughly 75 years, while an urban Indian typically outlives their rural counterpart by about three years. Health metrics vary by demographic and location. The specific life expectancy and health metrics vary by demographic and location: Gender Gap: Females outlive males, with the average female life expectancy at birth roughly 73.6 years, compared to 70.5 years for males. Healthy Life Expectancy: While overall life span sits above 71 years, the healthy life expectancy (years lived without significant illness or disability) is about 58.1 years. State Disparities: Kerala leads the nation with a life expectancy of 75.1 years. In contrast, several lower-income states have averages hovering between 65 and 68 years. Age Adjustments: Because infant and child mortality rates low...