-The Hindu But in absolute terms, Hindus contributed maximum in 2014-15, thanks to larger population, according to National Sample Survey data Hindus donated a little over Rs. 15,600 crore as religious contribution in 2014-15 — six times the quantum donated by Muslims — but the per-household contribution of Muslims is marginally higher than that of Hindus, as they are enjoined by religion to give to charity. But the per-household religious contribution of Christians...

-The Hindu Business Line Data from 14 major States show that economic growth has bypassed most of the poor children in the country Child Health is basic to building the well-being and capabilities of the future of a growing nation. It is a great social responsibility in which the state has to play a critical role. It appears this primary responsibility is forgotten in the single-minded pursuit of economic growth. This article...

-VillageSquare.in Despite its many Health advantages, the cultivation of safflower for its oil is declining across India because farmers are not finding a ready market and are discouraged by the low prices it fetches Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka: Vijay Jagtap discontinued sowing safflower (kardi) last year on his one-hectare plot in Baramati Pandhare village, 12 km from Baramati town in Maharashtra. “The price we get for kardi is not at all attractive....

-The Hindu Fund-starved civic body mulls move Chennai: Owing to a severe fund crunch, the Chennai Corporation is now exploring the possibility of reducing the number of Amma canteens in the city. The civic body, which is unable to settle bills of contractors for completed infrastructure projects worth ?700 crore, is likely to reduce the number of canteens from 407 to 200. However, the decision to close many of these canteens has been...

-Livemint.com The draft National Policy for Women, 2017 approved by the group of ministers would ensure food, shelter, Health and free education for women and children of poor families New Delhi: The draft National Policy for Women, 2017 approved by the group of ministers on Tuesday would ensure food, shelter, Health and free education for women and children of poor families. “The nutritious and safe food through public distribution system (PDS) for households...