Good News

• Read about a maternity hospital in Pune which takes no money if a girl child is born. Medicare Hospital in Hadapsar, founded by Dr. Ganesh Rakh and all its staff including the gynecologist and nurses took a collective decision to waive off their charges if the newborn comes out to be female. It has been going on for a year now. It is gender discrimination with a difference. Certainly a very noble act... (DNA; Pune; 11-Jan-2013; page-4)

• Another such incident in Pune: At early morning (3:30 am), two burglars were stealing a safe with Rs 17 Lakhs from an office. While coming out they saw an approaching taxi, dropped the safe and fled. The driver Rajesh Rathod took the safe to his home. In the morning, he took the safe to the police station and reported the incident. Afterwards, the owner also reported the burglary at the police and was surprised to get the money back instantly. The driver works at a private cab service. (DNA, Pune, 8-Jan-2013; Page-3)

• Thank you HC for such a sensible and just decision. Religion can't be thrust upon a child: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/religion-cannot-be-thrust-upon-a-child-hc/article4178432.ece