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After More Than 150 Years, India to End Telegram Service

After more than 150 years, India is ending telegram service. Producer Deepak Singh remembers when telegrams were used to convey the most important family news in India.

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After more than 150 years, India is ending telegram service.

Producer Deepak Singh remembers when telegrams were used to convey the most important family news in India.