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Finally: Maharashtra does away with finger tests on rape victims
In a welcome move, the Maharashtra government has in a resolution prohibited doctors from conducting the archaic finger test on rape victims. #GoodNews #India #Rape #Maharashtra #Sexual crimes against women #Two-finger test
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Mumbai-based filmmaker Nishat Rizvi's 'Ek Call' selected for Cannes
The engagingly fresh film written, directed and produced by Rizvi will feature at the 66th Cannes Film Festival as part of the special short film program running from May 17 to 24 in France. #GoodNews #Indian films #Festival de Cannes #Nishat Rizvi #Ek Call
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Delhi Metro trains staff in sign language to help impaired commuters
The Delhi Metro, in collaboration with the Indian Sign Language Research & Training Centre (ISLRTC), today began training its Customer Relation Assistants (CRAs) in sign language to help the hearing impaired and mute commuters. #GoodNews #Delhi Metro #People with disabilities #Staff Training
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Now, an Indian effort to cut childhood vaccine prices
The cost of immunising children in developing countries with a five-in-one vaccine is set to fall after a deal by an Indian supplier to slash the price it charges the GAVI global vaccines group. #GoodNews #India #prices #Healthcare #Pharma #Vaccines #Diseases
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A familiar tune: The return of the WorldSpace team
The former WorldSpace India team is offering its listeners a new frequency #GoodNews #Worldspace Radio #Timbre Media #Radio #Internet Radio
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Internet Oscars: Firstpost iPad app honoured at Webby Awards
Within a year of the Firstpost app being launched, we are delighted to have found mention in the Webby Awards list of honorees under the mobile apps (tablet and all other devices) category. #GoodNews #Firstpost iPad app #Webby Awards
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US welcomes passage of UNHRC resolution on Sri Lanka
The US has welcomed the passage of a resolution on Sri Lanka sponsored by it at the UNHRC, saying the vote sent a clear signal to Colombo that the international community is committed to promote peace and stability in the country. #GoodNews #Sri Lanka #UNHRC
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Indian-American scientist appointed president of US varsity
An eminent structural engineer joined the small but expanding league of Indian-Americans heading educational institutions in the US as he was approved as president of the reputed University of Texas at Arlington. #United States #GoodNews #University of Texas #Dr Vistasp M Karbhari
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World shares hit highest since June 2008 ahead of US jobs data
European shares, which have rebounded strongly after last week's Italian election and US spending cuts-related wobble, were up 0.5 percent by mid-morning and on track for their biggest weekly gain since the start of the year. #Dollar #GoodNews #Eurozone #World Shares #Dow Average
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Good news: No polio case reported in TN in past nine years
Tamil Nadu government today said the state has not reported a single polio case in the last nine years, as it prepares for the second round of Pulse Polio Campaign in which two lakh personnel would be employed. #GoodNews #Tamil Nadu #polio