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9 May 2012   Moneylife Exclusive State-wide campaign in Gujarat for filing RTI for answer sheets in order to curb student suicides Moneylife Digital Team Mahiti Adhikar Gujarat Pahel is conducting a drive across Gujarat to file RTI applications for procuring copies of answer sheets. Interestingly, it has invoked Section 7(1) of the RTI Act under which information has to be given within 48 hours as it concerns 'life and liberty'...   ADVT Other ML Exclusives   Satyamev Jayate: Following the money trail—Part 2 Gender determination can be stopped if stricter audits on how ultra-sound machines are followed. But this would mean a straight 70-80% drop in business in India. Which manufacturer of ultra-sounds wants to see that happen? .................................................................................................................................................... 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