Positive news stories

Jute-based sanitary napkins key to tackling cervical cancer? Scientists at IIT, Kharagpur, are working on jute-based sanitary napkins that could bring down the number of cervical cancer cases by offering better hygiene. It would be a definite boon to the declining jute industry.

Sakshara Bharat award for Srikulam Village, AP - Poosarlapadu village, Gara Mandal in the district won the award as it achieved 80 % literacy and also stood first in empowering self help groups.

People around the world are helping the Syrian refugees - European countries, Egypt, Venezueala, Australia - everyone is giving a helping hand to the refugees. (The link in the title is a must read news article.)

Lump of whale vomit to earn its lucky finder Rs 7.2 lakh - On a lighter note, a dogwalker came across a lump of whale vomit (which has ambergris, that makes perfumes last longer) on a beach, and its auction is going to make him a rich man.

Tax-payers to get refunds in 7-10 days - With electronic verification, the Tax department will now process refunds faster, in just 7-10 days. (Personal note - Trust me, they do. We received it that quick this time.) :-)