News: India

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

British firm's refinery 'a threat to health in India'

It has been alleged that one of Vedanta Resources' Indian refinery plants is polluting the local area.

09/02/2010

Bollywood actor calls for better disabled access in India

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has called for greater consideration of those with disabilities in India, one newspaper reported this week.

22/01/2010

India 'faces significant livelihood challenges in next decade'

India's ambitions to become more prominent power on the global stage will be set back if the country fails to secure the livelihoods of its people, it has been highlighted.

22/01/2010

Disabled people in India 'have few rights'

Indian citizens with disabilities are being failed by their government, it has been claimed.

20/01/2010

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