Monthly Archives: August 2008

Congratulations India

With all the inherent contradictions and weaknesses we Indians have an intense desire to succeed,to march ahead and to excel. This is our secret of suceess.Happy Independence Day to fellow Indians.

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France’s Reunion island aims for zero CO2

Ringed by volcanic rock, sandy beaches and the blue swell of the Indian Ocean, France’s Reunion island is hardly a major polluter. But hit by rising fuel costs and worried about the impact of global warming, particularly on its delicate … Continue reading

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Biomass Characterization for Ethanol Production

As discussion circulates with respect to the United States dependence on foreign oil to fuel its economy, biofuels are readily being examined as viable, economic alternatives to oil. Biofuels, which are produced from various types of organic materials known as … Continue reading

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ISRO,India postpones Chandrayaan I until mid-October

India – The launch of India’s first unmanned mission to the Moon has been postponed until the middle of October, the head of the Indian space program has said. The launch of the Chandrayaan I lunar orbiter by the Indian … Continue reading

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