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FEW GOOD NEWS...

Though past few days has been rocked by terror, tremor, treachery and trauma , couple of good news makes one feel happy.

The first one is the urgent rush of the blood donors to various hospitals in Delhi after the terror strike. Almost all hospitals and blood banks received several calls from callers inquiring the need of blood. (Though almost all the blood banks in Delhi had sufficient units ) It is a social revival of its kind where people have shed their inhibitions of donating blood. Government and social bodies should be congratulated to carry a drive which has informed and educated the people.

The second news comes from Bihar where property of a tainted IAS officer has been turned into a Primary School. And several others are in pipeline. This is a massive step as we are all aware of the pathetic state of our schools . And most importantly the building being made from the plundered money of people is being given back to people. Well mostly these mansions made from people's money end up being seized and unoccupied. This serves a good purpose. And kids would like to be in their schools with the facilities it offers.

Once you open the newspaper life looks gloomy. Would be fantastic to read few good things as well. Finally a recommendation. Do check this website. http://www.thebetterindia.com/ 

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