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Thu24May2012

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The beedi-rolling robots

By D S Shamantha

Despite being identified as a hazardous occupation, beedi-rolling remains extremely popular in India especially amongst women. But, hour after hour of rolling beedis (a big revenue earner for our country) takes a huge toll on the health of the beedi workers, many of whom live in unspeakable poverty

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