Sex among teenagers in India is on a rise. Independent surveys are pointing to significant shifts in teen mindset. The conservative nature of Indian society, on the other hand, ensures that sex talk remains restricted, leading to poor knowledge among teenagers. A precarious scenario, that this is, might pose severe risks to female sexual health.
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Since 2006, India witnessed the launch of a number of art funds. These art funds were launched on the basic premise that investments in art would fetch returns in range of 20 to 25 percent. However, the performance of art funds have not been as proclaimed, and returns have been much less than the expectations.
Due to inflationary expectations, intermediaries in agriculture value chain are having a field day. Their role in price hikes is conspicuous. It has been documented that farmers only get around 30 – 40 percent of what the consumers pay. Large numbers of intermediary are creating a notional shortage of commodities to hike prices and earn profits
Late monsoons, drought, and floods had an impact on food production in the country; policy makers are optimistically pinning hopes on superlative Rabi (winter harvest season) performance. But in effect, it is highly unlikely that Rabi production would be able to meet expectations. Shortages of commodity are inevitable, but do we really have commodity shortages?
Figure this, if one had purchased pulses worth Rs 100 on February 06, 2008, it would cost about Rs 161 to purchase the same quantity today. Likewise, one would be shelling Rs 137 for vegetables and Rs 233 for onions. During this intervening period since 2008, while the economy has reeled under low growth conditions, [...]
