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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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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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Well Done Abhinav

India’s Abhinav Bindra gave India a very good reason to smile and feel proud as he won gold in the 10m Air Rifle event. This is our first ever gold in the individual event. This is also first since 1980 … Continue reading

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Olympics:Haze returns to Beijing with four days to go

A grey haze clogged Beijing’s skies on Monday as the city returned to work after a weekend of the clear weather, just four days before the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games. Beijing’s chronic pollution has been one of the … Continue reading

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