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India has 79.8% Hindus, 14.2% Muslims, says 2011 census data on religion
Fp Archives •The Muslim community has registered a 0.8 percent growth while Hindu population showed a decline by 0.7 percent, according to 2011 census data on religion.
US has more Spanish speaking people than Spain, reveals new study
Fp Staff •The United States is now home to more Spanish speakers than Spain itself, making it the world's second largest Spanish-speaking country in the world.
India trying to change demographic mix of Kashmir, says Pakistan
Fp Archives •Pakistan on Wednesday accused India of trying to change the demographic mix of Kashmir by settling non-Kashmiris in the Valley.
Study traces modern family to ancient 'sexual revolution'
Fp Archives •The roots of the modern family may lie in the ancient sexual revolution when faithful women began to choose weak men as good providers and mates, a new study has suggested.
Big City crush: Mumbai, Delhi will get a lot more crowded
Choudhury •Get used to the crush of people. Over the next four decades, India will be among the few countries to lead the world's growth in urban populations.