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Sakhubai Shinde

Bikers hurt 90-year-old; cops summon her

Sakhubai Shinde's son said the accused were arrested only after his mother personally complained to the police.

2 April 2017 2:35 AM IST

Indian law provides senior citizens with certain basic rights, including the right to maintenance by children and relatives; the right to proper medical aid; the right to social security and integrity; the right to old-age pensions and other related benefits; and the right not to be exploited or ill-treated by others.

Honouring old age: The elderly too have rights

Science and technology has ensured people live beyond a certain age and provide improved healthcare options to the...

17 Dec 2017 11:06 PM IST

Participants for the study wore monitors that measured their movements for three one-week periods over the course of a year. (Photo: Pixabay)

Walking their dogs keeps elderly active

The study's author says the findings clarify that the benefits of dog ownership stems from having dogs.

11 Jun 2017 1:08 PM IST

The bug in the Uber software was not a one-off case and had been experienced by other users. (Photo: Representational Image)

Uber to make it easier to book trips for parents, grandparents

If users ask for a pick-up somewhere besides their current location, the app will allow them designate ride for someone...

27 Jun 2017 7:14 PM IST

Several residents of Kohinoor City, Kurla (W) and neighbouring societies are afflicted with diarrhoea and gastrointestinal issues because of contaminated water.

Kurla West hit by contaminated water

Several residents down with diarrhoea, BMC says water line tainted with drainage pipeline.

17 April 2017 3:09 AM IST

As discount', AI charges senior flier Rs 7,000 extra

While Mr Garg took to micro-blogging site Twitter to express his anguish, AI sources confirmed the development.

24 April 2017 1:31 AM IST

In a statement, Air India condemned the incident and said that they will also probe the matter at their end.

Air India lowers age limit of senior citizens for travel concessions

Offers 50 per cent discount on basic fare of an economy class seat for identified elderly travellers.

22 April 2017 11:50 AM IST