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Indian firm VNL's solar-powered ‘WorldGSM’ mobile tower architecture launched in Ghana to deliver affordable services in villages

The Indian telecom equipment-maker, Vihaan Networks Ltd (VNL) launched its’ solar-powered ‘WorldGSM’ mobile tower architecture, an environment-friendly and cost-effective mobile system, to deliver affordable services in villages. Objective:...

March 19, 2014

Study: Titled “Climbing behavior in extant crocodiles”

The researchers from University of Tennessee, USA studied the tree-climbing and basking behavior in reptiles, under the title, “Climbing behavior in extant crocodiles”. They noticed crocodilian species on...

February 20, 2014

MoU signed between Union Ministry of Rural Development and Digital Green

The Union Ministry of Rural Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Digital Green (Microsoft Research Project) to document best agricultural practices and disseminates this to all...

February 1, 2014

Anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela passed away

Nelson Mandela (95), South African anti-apartheid icon passed away at his residence at Johannesburg. The death of the great statesman is being mourned by his nation and the world...

December 7, 2013

India wins significant support on the issue of emission cuts affecting farmers: Warsaw Climate talks

In a development favorable to the developing countries, India has managed to turn the focus of the ongoing climate negotiations in Warsaw (Poland’s capital) on adapting agricultural practices...

November 15, 2013

Airtel is among Africa's top ten most admired global brands

Indian telecom company Airtel has found a place in the list of top ten global brands admired most in Africa. As per a survey conducted by the African Business Awards, Airtel bagged...

October 4, 2013

Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf honored with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

Indian President Pranab Mukherjee conferred the Indira Gandhi peace prize on Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in recognition of her inspiring efforts for ensuring the return of peace,...

September 14, 2013

Brigalia Bam honored with Gandhi Peace Prize

Brigalia Bam, former head of South Africa’s election body, received the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation recognizing her commitment to democracy. Bam was conferred with this honor for ensuring free...

August 28, 2013

Robert Mugabe takes oath as the President of Zimbabwe

Veteran leader Robert Mugabe took oath as Zimbabwe’s President for another 5 year term. The presidential elections in Zimbabwe were marred by controversy with the opposition leader Morgan...

August 26, 2013

Robert Mugabe re-elected as Zimbabwe's President

Robert Mugabe has been re-elected as Zimbabwe’s President for next five-year term amid Zimbabwe’s Movement of Democratic Change (MDC)allegations of fraud in the elections. MDC has decided to challenge an...

August 12, 2013