diff --git a/recipes/living_digital.recipe b/recipes/living_digital.recipe
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-from calibre.web.feeds.news import CalibrePeriodical
-
-class LivingDigital(CalibrePeriodical):
-
-    title = 'Living Digital'
-    calibre_periodicals_slug = 'living-digital'
-
-    description = '''
-    Catch the latest buzz in the digital world with Living Digital. Enjoy
-    reviews, news, features and recommendations on a wide range of consumer
-    technology products - from smartphones to flat panel TVs, netbooks to
-    cameras, and many more consumer lifestyle gadgets. To subscribe, visit
-    <a href="http://news.calibre-ebook.com/periodical/living-digital">calibre
-    Periodicals</a>.
-    '''
-    language = 'en_IN'
diff --git a/recipes/pc_quest_india.recipe b/recipes/pc_quest_india.recipe
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-from calibre.web.feeds.news import CalibrePeriodical
-
-class PCQ(CalibrePeriodical):
-
-    title = 'PCQuest'
-    calibre_periodicals_slug = 'pc-quest-india'
-
-    description = '''
-    Buying a tech product? Seeking a tech solution? Consult PCQuest, India's
-    market-leading selection and implementation guide for the latest
-    technologies: servers, business apps, security, open source, gadgets and
-    more. To subscribe visit, <a
-    href="http://news.calibre-ebook.com/periodical/pc-quest-india">calibre
-    Periodicals</a>.
-    '''
-    language = 'en_IN'