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22 Apr, 2015

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Hard work is the key to success: Kamlesh, a woman farmer

50 years old Kamlesh is the mother of 5 children—3 daughters and 2 sons. Her two daughters are already married and one of the sons has recently joined a job in Mumbai after doing his B.Tech. Kamlesh c...

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21 Apr, 2015

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The New Land Acquisition Ordinance: Dismissing Democracy, Displacing Safeguards?

Sharelines  #LandAcquisitionbill facing stiff opposition in Parliament. @OxfamIndia lists its expectations. http://bit.ly/1OaI9Sr  50m people displaced due to “development projects” in...

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21 Apr, 2015

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All for Education, Education for All

RTE Act tasting success on coverage of girls at elementary education. http://bit.ly/1HPAILo #HaqBantaHai Education expenses of families have been reduced due to the RTE Act. http://bit.ly/1HPAILo #...

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20 Apr, 2015

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Oxfam condemns coalition bombing of a warehouse containing vital humanitarian aid

Oxfam has vehemently condemned yesterday's Coalition airstrike on one of its storage facilities in Saada Governorate in northern Yemen.  Grace Ommer, Oxfam's country director in Yemen said: "T...

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16 Apr, 2015

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“Teacher, May I Go To The Toilet?” What toilet?

Let’s wind the clock back two years ago. 2013: Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi makes a bold statement. Says, we should build toilets first, temples later. He even goes so far as to claim ...

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12 Apr, 2015

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Leading from within

The application of the 2010 RTE Act leaves much to be desired. But the initiatives at the primary school in Bada Lewa village, Uttar Pradesh, inspires optimism. They call it tracking. A group of 12...

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