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5 Indian languages reinstated in S. African schools curriculum
The South African government reestablished the five Indian languages as official subjects in state-run schools, which were removed from the official curriculum in South African state schools in 1994. Five Indian Languages that are reinstated: Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati, Telugu and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
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: To promote access to electronic services viz. broadcasting, the Internet, multimedia service ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
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 9th rank on the list, beating Japanese car manufacturer Honda. The brand valuation ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
India, Nigeria ink Solar Power Plant Agreement
India and Nigeria inked a Solar Power plant pact to locate sites for solar power plants in Niger state. This would provide additional energy for the African country’s national grid. With this agreement Bharat Heavy Electricals will begin first round of studies of siting independent ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu visits India
Nobel laureate and South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who is also regarded as South Africa Moral Conscience, made a visit to Kochi in India and expressed his gratitude for our freedom heroes. Who is Desmond Tutu? To know: Click Here
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Airtel starts HD voice service in Africa
Bharti Airtel has launched high quality voice service for its subscribers in Kenya, Rwanda, Malawi and Nigeria in the African sub-continent. What is HD voice and how is it better? Mobile HD voice is high quality voice service which enables ..