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Merge 104.8 | 11 June 2026
New research suggests that a healthy, well-rested person typically falls asleep within 10 to 20 minutes. Falling asleep in less than five minutes, however, may indicate significant sleep deprivation. The findings reveal that more than one-third of people are chronically sleep deprived, with many becoming so accustomed to constant fatigue that they no longer recognise it.
India has reached a significant demographic milestone, with birth rates now falling below the level required to sustain the population over the long term without immigration. Experts say the shift reflects the rapid social and economic changes that have transformed Indian society in recent decades. However, some analysts warn that declining birth rates could create long-term challenges, including an ageing population and a shrinking workforce.
Research suggests that many women experience a notable increase in life satisfaction throughout their 40s and 50s. Experts believe this is driven by a combination of growing confidence, stronger self-acceptance, greater financial stability, and less concern about external judgement. Many women say they feel more empowered to set boundaries, speak their minds, and focus their time and energy on what truly matters to them.
