‘Unwanted’ Indian Girls Get New Start in Naming Ceremony

More than 200 Indian girls are hoping for a fresh start after shedding the label “unwanted” in a renaming ceremony Saturday, aimed at combating a nationwide problem with gender discrimination. “Nakusa” or “Nakushi,” two variations of the Hindi word meaning “unwanted,” were among the names 285 girls abandoned in an effort to promote self-worth and

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‘Unwanted’ Indian Girls Get New Start in Naming Ceremony

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