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Going pink

COMPILED BY ROHINI RAMAKRISHNAN

In a bid to deter crime, authorities in Aurangabad, India, have painted the town pink. Aurangabad is the centre of a Maoist insurgency and the town's leaders hope that by painting all buildings bright pink, they will lift morale among the residents. The town's sub-division officer, Arvind Kumar Singh, said: "What better colour than pink, which symbolises good mood, soothing sight and good feelings." All municipal buildings have been painted, and about 80 per cent of private homes. The remaining will be completed soon.

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