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According to NFHS-5 (2019–21), around 14.5% of Indian men aged 15–49 reported consuming gutkha or paan masala with tobacco. But the state-wise differences are massive. Nagaland (34.3%), Gujarat (33.6%), Odisha (31.1%), Madhya Pradesh (29.6%), and Uttar Pradesh (27.6%) recorded some of the highest rates, while Kerala (0.6%), Andhra Pradesh (1%), and Jammu & Kashmir (0.4%) remained among the lowest.

The data highlights how smokeless tobacco consumption in India is heavily shaped by regional habits, culture, awareness levels, and public health enforcement. Despite multiple state-level bans and anti-tobacco campaigns, gutkha remains widely consumed in several parts of the country and continues to be linked with rising oral cancer and other health risks.

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HIV risk depends on the type of sex. If the HIV-positive person is not on treatment and there is no condom or PrEP, the approximate risk per sexual encounter is:

1. Bottom gay (receiving anal sex): ~ 1 in 72, highest risk.
2. Top gay (giving anal sex): ~1 in 909.
3. Woman during vaginal sex: ~ 1 in 1,250.
4. Man during vaginal sex: ~1 in 2,500.
5. Oral sex: extremely low risk; confirmed cases are rare

HIV does not spread through kissing, hugging, food, toilets, pools, mosquitoes, or casual contact. Condoms and PrEP greatly reduce risk. With effective ART, an undetectable person does not transmit HIV through sex: U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable).

In India, HIV is disproportionately concentrated among transgender/hijra communities and gay/bisexual men. This is not because being gay or trans is a problem; it reflects the higher biological risk of unprotected anal sex, plus stigma and unequal access to prevention and healthcare.

Nationally, newly diagnosed cases are most often self-reported as acquired through heterosexual sex. Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Assam, and Punjab are exceptions, where shared injecting equipment is reported as the main route. Kerala, Sikkim, and West Bengal report the highest shares attributed to homosexual/bisexual contact.

HIV is serious but preventable and manageable. The answer is protection, routine testing, and treatment. Not shame.

Link: (https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Map-of-India-showing-districts-with-consistently-high-HIV-prevalence-2007-12-Districts\_fig1\_332917021)

Source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD?locations=IN

* account based in india

Source of maps : this subreddit and r/mapporn

The average household income in Tier 1 cities in India (Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Delhi) is around ₹23 LPA.

In China, the highest disposable income per capita is about $27,900 per year, which is roughly equivalent to ₹23–24 LPA in 2023. Shanghai is the richest region in China. If you consider the top five regions instead of just the highest, the average would likely be slightly lower, which makes it interesting to note that income levels in India’s top six cities appear broadly comparable or even slightly higher than of China

Source:

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bengaluru-chandigarh-delhi-top-average-income-report/amp\_articleshow/132172733.cms

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List\_of\_Chinese\_provincial-level\_divisions\_by\_disposable\_income\_per\_capita

Gay dating in South India? Grindr is a popular gay dating site

4.99 Crore Cases Are Still Waiting. Justice Shouldn't Take a Lifetime.

Every pending case is more than just a number. It's a family waiting for justice, a victim hoping for closure, or an innocent person waiting to be heard.

Today, 4.99 crore cases are pending in India's lower courts. Out of them, 1.34 crore cases (27%) have been waiting for more than 5 years.

Imagine waiting five years—or even longer—for a decision that could change your life.

For many people, justice delayed becomes justice denied.

A faster justice system doesn't just clear files. It restores trust, protects people's rights, and gives hope to millions who are still waiting.

Why don't they just increase the number of judges and courts?🤔

I'm interested in hearing different perspectives, especially if you think someone is ranked too high or too low. If you disagree, I'd appreciate it if you could explain your reasoning with historical context, policies, leadership, economic performance, foreign affairs, or any other relevant factors.

Please keep the discussion civil and focus on the ranking itself rather than personal attacks or political arguments.

The image isn't here for any purpose. Ignore it

Link: (https://x.com/indiainpixels/status/2072285504146661827/photo/1)

What's your thought on this

Here’s the link gini-coefficient-by-country