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The nose theory: When the British measured the noses of Indians

British administrator Herbert Hope Risley used nose measurements and other physical traits to classify Indians by supposed race and caste. His theories influenced the 1901 Census and colonial administration but were later discredited as racial pseudoscience that oversimplified India’s complex social identities.

The Economic Times

How To Fill In The 2026 Census In Australia Tomorrow

We have finally made it five years to the 2026 Census aka the time to spill the tea on the nation. Here's how to do it.

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P Chidambaram backs Rahul Gandhi, seeks delinking of women’s quota from delimitation

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram criticized the government's stance on women's reservation. He stated the reservation law can be implemented immediately without conditions. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, was passed by Parliament. However, its implementation is linked to census and delimitation exercises. This linkage, according to Chidambaram, is a…

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Women's Reservation Bill: Rahul Gandhi asks "why link it to delimitation" as Rijiju challenges party to support "unconditionally"

The implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill was a focal point of discussion between Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. Rijiju maintained that the bill necessitates the delimitation process following the 2026 census results. Conversely, Gandhi argued that the unanimous passage of the bill mandates immediate action.

The Economic Times

Kiren Rijiju, Rahul Gandhi spar on issue of implementation of women's quota

Congress and BJP leaders exchanged sharp words regarding women's reservation and delimitation legislation. Rahul Gandhi questioned the delay in implementing the 2023 women's reservation law. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju explained the implementation depends on future census and delimitation exercises. He highlighted the need for delimitation to enable women's reservation…

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'Watershed moment': nation readies for historic census

Households across the nation will sit down to complete the most progressive census Australia has ever seen on Tuesday night.

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Hogs Holding Higher at Midday

Lean hog futures are 20 to 55 cents higher across most contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $99.43 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 55 cents on July 31 at $97.68. Pork exports converted from Census data to a carcass basis...

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Population Census in Ladakh, J-K, HP, Uttarakhand to begin on Sep 1: Govt

The second phase of India's Census population enumeration will occur in Ladakh and snow-bound regions. This phase is scheduled to take place from September 1 to September 30 this year. Self-enumeration will be an option for residents before house-to-house visits begin. The reference date for this Census is October 1,…

The Economic Times

For the first time, the census will ask your sexual orientation. My new study shows why it matters

When Australians complete the census on August 11, they’ll face a new question that’s been a long time coming.

The Conversation

From flushing our toilets to building new schools, this is why filling in your census form matters

Do you want your toilet to reliably flush, whether you’re at home or on holiday anywhere in Australia? Want to help shape decisions on where new schools get built? Or want people experiencing homelessness to get better services than they do now?

The Conversation

Australia’s ‘most progressive’ census comes at personal cost to April – but it means their family will finally be counted

August 11’s national census will for the first time include questions about sexual orientation, sex recorded at birth and gender

The Guardian - AU

It's now cheaper to buy a new home than a used one, thanks to builder incentives and baby boomers who don't want to sell on the low

There are deals to be had in the housing market right now as home builders offer incentives to move more inventory.

Fortune

SIR online form: How to fill your form, direct link, generate SE ID and complete process

Residents can complete Census 2027 self-enumeration online through the SE portal. This online process takes about fifteen to twenty minutes to finish. After successful submission, a unique eleven-digit SE ID is generated for verification. This SE ID must be shared with the Census Enumerator during their field visit. The online…

The Economic Times

'Greed' and loopholes: How cricket's $55 million development fund gets gamed

The International Cricket Council distributes tens of millions of dollars per year in development funding through a system that insiders say is loosely monitored and easily manipulated, a Play the Game investigation has found in partnership with FRANCE 24.

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The Guardian - AU

Losing our religion? Most Australians have no religion, census could show if question was changed

Ahead of the census in August, campaign group suggests current poll design overstates the nation’s religiousness

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Opportunity Zone 2.0 Designations: How Your Governor Will Pick the 2027-2036 Map

With governors redrawing the Opportunity Zone map for 2027-2036, investors who act now could shape where tax-advantaged capital flows for the next decade.

The Economic Times

Government working on multiple formulations to increase number of LS seats by 50% for all states

The government is reportedly exploring options to increase Lok Sabha seats by 50% to address southern states' concerns about political power post-delimitation. A new draft Constitution Amendment Bill aims to operationalize the women's quota law sooner, potentially before the 2029 elections. This involves increasing total seats to around 850, with…

Fortune

Census data shows baby boomers still dominate the U.S. economy as Gen X and young Americans lose ground

New Census data shows the 65+ population grew 16.2% since 2020 — nearly triple the rate of millennials — as younger generations scatter to exurban fringes.

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Medical Daily

Final 2024 U.S. Birth Data Released: 3.6 Million Births Recorded, Fertility Rate Declined 1%, Teen Births at Record Low

CDC NCHS final 2024 birth data: 3,628,934 U.S. births (+1%), but general fertility rate fell 1% to 53.8. Teen births hit another record low. Primary C-section rate rose to 22.9%.

The Economic Times

School assembly news headlines for June 16: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the day

India and Slovakia elevate ties to a comprehensive partnership. A rival tutor accuses Khan Sir of murder. Delhi census Phase 1 records over 2.3 crore people. US manufacturing output remains unchanged. France and UK seek Hormuz deployment if a US-Iran ceasefire holds. Neeraj Chopra returns to action at the Doha…

Axios

What the 10 fastest-shrinking cities say about America

Hundreds of cities are shrinking. Some are in free fall.

The Economic Times

"Modi Govt putting integrity of Census at risk": AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

In a post shared on X, Owaisi said, " lies, damned lies, and statistics. Census data is essential for delimitation, development schemes, and food security. The Modi government is putting the integrity of the census at risk just so that it's not embarrassed."

International Business Times UK

U.S. Projected to Become Majority Non-White Nation by 2050, Census Data Shows

The US is projected to become a majority non-white nation by 2050, with non-Hispanic whites declining to 47% of the population, driven by immigration and birth rate changes

The Economic Times

Amid fuel crisis, Jharkhand govt school teacher rides horse door-to-door for Census duty in Garhwa

Facing fuel shortages in Jharkhand, a government school teacher in Garhwa district has resorted to using his family horse for Census fieldwork. Munna Prasad Gupta is traveling to remote villages on horseback, a decision that has gone viral and helps him access difficult terrain while efficiently completing his national duty.

The Economic Times

Ladakh LG launches self-enumeration portal for Census 2027

Ladakh's Census 2027 has begun with the launch of a self-enumeration portal. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena initiated the process, urging citizens to participate. This exercise is crucial for policy making and resource allocation. The census will help reflect Ladakh's unique identity and needs in national planning. Digital integration and…

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