Digital infrastructure in Africa
This study provides an overview of digital infrastructure in Africa and compares it with digital infrastructure in the rest of the world. The scope is limited to the components of digital infrastructure
Mobile Phone
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50m tonnes of e-waste generated every year – and it is increasing
Better links between designers, manufacturers and recyclers are needed to stem the tide of electronic junk The developing world is becoming the west's digital dumping ground. Every year around 50m tonnes
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Groups protest use of hazardous chemicals to make Apple's iPhone
Apple's labour practices are under attack by two activist groups who contend the company makes its iPhones with a hazardous mix of chemicals that threaten the health of factory workers assembling the devices
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GP wins Global Mobile Award 2014
Grameenphone, the market leader of cellular operator in the country, has won the 19th Annual Global Mobile Award. Grameenphone won “The Green Mobile Award” for climate its change programme on Tuesday,
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Petition on ill-hazards of cell phone radiation by NGO
It is a step in the right direction. If Bangalore-based NGO Surakshit Vatavaran says there should be a detailed study on hazards of cell phone radiation in the Indian context, it is not without a reason.
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89% of E-Waste Is Neglected Due To Mobile Phone Recycling Popularity
Despite the popularity of the mobile phone recycling industry, handsets only contribute towards a small percentage of the overall E-Waste accumulation. According to a study by the US US environmental
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Clear the air on mobile tower radiation, WHO tells India
The World Health Organisation has asked India to participate in its electromagnetic field (EMF) projects, as myths about the impact of mobile phone tower radiation on public health are widespread in the
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India Inc welcomes Interim Budget
Says it will revive demand, boost manufacturing The special emphasis in the Interim Budget on boosting manufacturing and the message of fiscal stability by adhering to the fiscal deficit target has brought cheer to the industry while sectors that have not got sops are feeling disappointed.
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P. Chidambaram leaves direct taxes unchanged in Budget 2014, cuts excise duty on auto, mobile phones; tax on 'super-rich' axed
Leaving direct taxes untouched, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram today slashed excise duty on cars, SUVs and two-wheelers, and capital goods and consumer durables to boost manufacturing and growth. Read full text of the interim budget speech, 2014-15.
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Impact of telecom towers on human health- Question raised in Rajya Sabha, 06/02/2014
Impact of telecom towers on human health - Question raised in Rajya Sabha, 06/02/2014. The Minister Of State in the Ministry Of Communications And Information Technology has stated that "DoT adopted the
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Electromagnetic radiations from mobile phones- Question raised in Rajya Sabha, 06/02/2014
Electromagnetic radiations from mobile phones - Question raised in Rajya Sabha, 06/02/2014. The Minister Of Communications And Information Technology & Law And Justice has stated that "there is no conclusive