NEWSPAPERS Headlines

The path breaking judgement of the Supreme Court legalizing passive euthanasia and paving the way for mercy killing in India--a decision made while hearing the case of Mumbai nurse, Aruna Shanbaug,who has been in a vegetative state for 37 years, is headline news today. 'Aruna lives, but others can die with dignity'. 'SC legalizes passive euthanasia' is the Times of India lead with detailed coverage inside and an editorial on the judgement.

The Supreme Court allowing a single MBBS entrance test from next year, saving students the harassment of appearing in several tests across the country, is also widely covered on the front pages of papers.

On International Womens Day, marking its 100 years of observance, most papers carry supplements or features and reports on exceptional women who braved the odds to reach the top.

A comprehensive study on Indian Students in the US, their future plans and decisions, conducted by two leading US Universities in collaboration with a major Indian social institute revealing that 92% of them are ready for a future in India is reported in Hindustan Times.



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