EPISODE · Apr 24, 2008 · 22 MIN
Assignment - Granny Dumping
from The Documentary Podcast: Archive 2008 · host BBC World Service
Abandonment, abuse and neglect of the elderly by their own children and grandchildren is at record levels in India. In a society where reverence and respect towards senior citizens has been a source of pride, Tinku Ray reports for Assignment on why things have changed in India.
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Abandonment, abuse and neglect of the elderly by their own children and grandchildren is at record levels in India. In a society where reverence and respect towards senior citizens has been a source of pride, Tinku Ray reports for Assignment on why things have changed in India.
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Assignment - Granny Dumping
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