26 Apr 2008, New Delhi: The biggest ever gene mapping exercise of the "people of India" has shown that Indians are more vulnerable to HIV-AIDS than many other population groups around the world. This is because a protective gene marker against HIV-1 is virtually absent in India, making the population more at risk.

6 Aug 2008, 1548 hrs IST, TNN MUMBAI: An HIV-positive couple committed suicide and killed their three children at link apartment in Mulund on Tuesday night after discovering that their daughter too was infected with the deadly virus.

Sleeping with the enemy: Nearly 98 per cent of women with HIV have been infected by their husbands, AIDS Society of India secy general Dr I S Gilada tells Ronita Tarcato.

Aug 13, 2008 India: Kerala Reserves post for HIV Positive:  THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: This is a quota that is unlikely to be embroiled in a debate about merit dilution and fairness. Kerala became the first Indian state on Tuesday to reserve a government job for HIV positive candidates, marking a new sensitivity for those afflicted with the killer virus.

Condom Condom ringtone supports HIV/AIDS campaign in India

London, August 19 (ANI): The BBC World Service Trust has launched a ringtone campaign to promote the use of condoms in India, where about 2.5 million people are living with HIV

The Tibetan Association of Boston hosted the maiden HIV/AIDS awareness and fund-raising event in North America in collaboration with CHOICE - HIV/AIDS Initiative. The event was designed to create awareness among Tibetans in Boston about the HIV/AIDS situation in the Tibetan community, both in exile and in Tibet.

CHOICE-HIV/AIDS Initiative in news. World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 2009

Dharamshala marks World AIDS Day

Dharamsala, December 1 – "I am accepted, stop AIDS, keep the promise", so read the campaign T-shirts distributed free today at the Tsuglakhang courtyard where a modest gathering was held to mark the World AIDS Day.

The theme for World AIDS Day 2009 is 'Universal Access and Human Rights'. Global leaders have pledged to work towards universal access to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care, recognizing these as fundamental human rights.