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| South Asian Development News | Mar 10, 2010 |
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| Easy Way to Reduce Urban Water Wastage |
Using foot pedals, the average urban citizen can contribute to saving precious water, without compromising on ... |
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| The White Tiger Mystery |
The sighting of a white tiger in Madhya Pradesh created a buzz in conservation and media ... |
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Business On Pedals
posted on Mar 3, 2010
After Gaya and Bodh Gaya, Irfan Alam, an MBA from Pondicherry, has decided to introduce Samman pre-paid rickshaw services in Patna next month.
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Gandhian Engineering
posted on Feb 25, 2010
Do you need to sacrifice quality or features to produce an inexpensive product? Should only the world's richest people be able to afford the newest technologies? Is developing technology only about making a profit? The answer to such questions is a resounding no, according a fairly new concept called Gandhian engineering. Embracing Mahatma Gandhi's ideal of "doing more, for less, for more," the growing movement aims to democratize technology by developing ultra-low-cost products for the world's poorest citizens while still creating a profit for companies.
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From Drug Addicts to Healers
posted on Feb 24, 2010
Members of Punorjibon, an organisation dedicated to make a drug free society, conduct awareness campaign against drug abuse and have set up a service centre for addicts in Bangladesh.
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