Sunday, May 12, 2013

Bollywood turns 100

Sunil Gandham of a company called Nirmal Seeds partnered with an American-based group to provide what he calls the new direction of agriculture.
“So this is the only way – a cheap way – with less cost, how to increase their vitamins, irons, all these micronutrients which are needed for the health of the body.”

His company is providing millet seeds that have extra iron. VOA reporter Aru Pande says that more than 60 percent of women in India do not have enough iron in their bodies. The lack of iron leads to problems in pregnancy, childbirth, and development in young children.

Parwath Pokharkar has seen the effects of low iron levels on women in her village. She says the women bleed a lot and...

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The Indian movie industry, known as Bollywood, celebrates 100 years of movie making. Bollywood movies are well-known for their mix of drama, singing, and dancing. If you haven't seen a Bollywood movie, you should!

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