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The redrawn constituency and the amended J&K Scheduled Tribe list together represent the Bharatiya Janata Party’s long-cherished wish for a beginning in Kashmir

The Hindu

IGNCA proposes survey on the languages of India

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, an autonomous body under the Union Culture Ministry, proposes to conduct a linguistic survey across the country to create a ‘Language Atlas’ of India

The Hindu

Latinos Are Still Vastly Underrepresented in Management Positions, at 6% of all U.S. CEOs: Census Bureau

The demographic represents almost 19% of the workforce, but managers across most sectors show much lower figures

Latin Times

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With no Census data to depend on, government scrambling to assess population of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups

Government’s attempt at using the PM Gati Shakti portal to estimate the total population of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) across the country is hitting one wall after another.

The Hindu

What will America’s population look like by 2100?

The Census Bureau estimates there will be 1.2 million more deaths than births in the year 2100.

USAFacts

‘Census’ on terror links, foreign ties held in J&K

Security forces and police in Jammu and Kashmir are conducting a census to collect detailed information on residents, including terror links and encounters, to protect locals and provide efficient services.

The Hindu

Tax contribution by States needs to be revisited

Since the 1st Finance Commission, some States have been arguing that their contributions to the Union tax revenue have been higher than others and, therefore, they rightfully have higher shares in the Union tax revenue.

The Hindu

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Why the UK census should not be replaced with alternative sources of data

Every ten years since 1801 – save for a wartime interruption in 1941 – the UK government has conducted a national census of England and Wales. This is a big event. The data collated in the last survey, in 2021, is still being published, with final reports only scheduled for…

The Conversation

CPI(M) counters Modi’s ‘attempt’ to tie gold case to CMO

CPI(M) State Secretary M. V. Govindan demands Central government fulfil its obligation to conduct national census & investigate UAE consulate gold smuggling case.

The Hindu

In Kerala, parties weigh in on a caste census

Pitting caste and religion against another would be electorally damaging to both the Opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front and the CPI(M)-led LDF in Kerala

The Hindu

Iyothee Thass and his emancipatory vision to create a casteless society

Unveiling of Pandit C. Iyothee Thass's statue provides opportunity to know anti-caste leader's distinctive vision to dismantle caste & his contributions to Indian politics.

The Hindu

One person, one vote, one value

Along with addressing quantitative dilution of vote value, the next Delimitation Commission needs to address qualitative dilution so that minorities are represented more adequately

The Hindu

SCs were never counted in Andaman and Nicobar, now a parliamentary committee sits up and takes notice

Parliamentary Committee calls for special panel to evaluate issues faced by Scheduled Castes in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and ensure their representation.

The Hindu

What does a special package mean for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups? | Explained

Where do the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups live in India? What is their population? Why is so little known about them? When was the last count done? How is the Pradhan Mantri-Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) scheme expected to benefit PVTGs?

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How much money do Americans spend on holiday shopping?

Americans spent 20% more on retail purchases in December 2022 than they did in December 2012.

The Hindu

No drop in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups population, Centre tells Rajya Sabha

Tribal Affairs Ministry insists no decline in PVTG population; data shows otherwise. Ministry's own data shows 38.5% drop in nine States/UTs; 97% decline in West Bengal.

Fortune

Renting is getting too expensive for Gen Z, making living alone a luxury saved for the middle-aged

Roommates have long been a rite of passage for young adults, even more so for Gen Z.

The Hindu

After junking data of PwDs, govt. says no current data to determine need for special educators

Union govt informs Lok Sabha no current data to determine need for special educators for PwDs. Data used from 2011 Census. 22.66 lakh children with special needs, 1.33 lakh special educators professionally trained.

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Raised demand for caste census at all-party meet ahead of Winter Session, says Mayawati

Mayawati said that unprecedented awareness among the people and different sections of society over the issue of caste-based census is giving the ruling BJP sleepless nights.

Reason

Americans Are Still Fleeing High-Tax States

Lower taxes create opportunities that draw even those not consciously considering tax rates.

USAFacts

Who are the nation’s veterans?

As of 2022, 16.2 million Americans identified as veterans. The number of living veterans in the United States is declining — but the veteran population is growing more diverse.

The Independent UK

The Census Bureau sees an older, more diverse America in 2100 in three immigration scenarios

The Census Bureau is predicting an older and more diverse America in the coming decades, along with other projections through the year 2100

The Independent UK

ONS admits Census trans data may be flawed after non-English speakers misunderstand question

Statisticians say they are ‘confident’ in national estimates of transgender people but admit ‘unexpected patterns’ at local level

The Hindu

SC calls women’s reservation law a ‘very good step‘, but reluctant to step in for its implementation before LS polls

Supreme Court terms 1/3rd reservation for women in legislatures a "very good step" towards gender parity, but doubts implementation before 2024 elections. Petition seeks to declare clause in Constitution (106th Amendment) Act of 2023 "void ab-inito". SC lists case for Nov 22.

The Hindu

‘The Buddha was a master teacher who catered his message for different audiences,’ says author Douglas Ober

‘Dust on the Throne’ offers a new perspective on the history and revival of Buddhism in India. Douglas Ober, an honorary research associate in the Centre for India and South Asia Research, questions the modernist view of the Buddha, and the prevalence of ritual practice and animist cults among early…

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