News: India

South Asian nations 'may miss poverty targets'

Countries in South Asia may end up missing poverty reduction targets set as part of the UN's millenium goal scheme.

03/08/2010

More poor in India than whole of sub-Saharan Africa

A new survey reveals that more of the world's poor live in India than in the sub-Saharan region of Africa, which comprises 26 nations.

14/07/2010

Student from the US volunteers in India

A pupil has taught in three schools in the Asian country.

30/03/2010

Graduate prepares to volunteer in India

The Cambridge graduate hopes to improve sanitation in deprived areas.

24/03/2010

India 'must increase HIV and AIDS prevention'

The World Bank has told India that it has to do more towards HIV and AIDS prevention.

08/03/2010

American politician to volunteer in India

HIV and AIDS victims in an Indian village are to receive help from an American volunteer.

02/03/2010

HIV and AIDS in India gets help from Leeds

A group of students from Leeds Metropolitan University are to volunteer in India to aid the country's fight against HIV and AIDS.

26/02/2010

India to make disability certificates more accessible

Conditions for disabled people in India are expected to improve following amendments to the rules surrounding the issue of disability certificates.

16/02/2010

Rickshaw decision 'allows Delhi's drivers to retain their livelihoods'

Rickshaw operators in India will be allowed to carry on working with the vehicles, thanks to a new ruling.

12/02/2010

India's disabled 'being assisted by volunteers'

Two Americans told one newspaper of how donations of mobile devices have brightened the lives of disabled children in India.

11/02/2010

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