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Africa Day 2023: Accelerating Global Growth and Prosperity

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Africa Day  is celebrated every year on 25th May. It is an opportunity to celebrate African diversity and success and to highlight the cultural and economic potential that exists on the African continent. This Day commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (now known as the African Union) on this day. Formally known as African freedom day and then African Liberation Day, its origin lies in the collective African resistance to colonialism and economic exploitation. The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity formed in 1963. The main objectives of the OAU were to rid the continent of the remaining vestiges of colonisation and apartheid; to promote unity and solidarity amongst African States; to coordinate and intensify cooperation for development; to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial int

India And Ethiopia: A Flourishing 75-Year Diplomatic Bond

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Ethiopia , commonly known as the Horn of Africa was one of the first countries from Africa to establish diplomatic relations with India in 1948. Celebrations of 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries are ongoing.  In recent years, both countries have been working to strengthen cooperation in areas such as renewable energy, healthcare, tourism, and education. In 2017, India announced a line of credit worth $195 million to Ethiopia for power transmission and irrigation infrastructure. India has invested in various projects in Ethiopia, including the sugar industry, textile industry, power sector, and infrastructure development. Ethiopia is also an important source of commodities such as coffee, oilseeds, and pulses for India.  During the last 20 years, Indian investors have contributed to the economic development of Ethiopia. According to the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) , 650 Indian companies registered with EIC have generated employment for about 75,000 Eth

Startup thwarts cyber attacks against airports, hospitals     

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A Kerala-incubated startup has made a major leap in thwarting a concerted cyber attack against airports and hospitals. Prophaze Technologies, incubated by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), has played a critical role in combating the recent cyber attack by the hacker group 'Anonymous Sudan' against major airports and hospitals in various parts of the country. KSUM is the Kerala government’s nodal agency for entrepreneurship development and incubation activities in the state. Anonymous Sudan had targeted the websites of some of the airports and major hospitals, attempting to cause denial-of-service (DDoS) at these establishments starting from April 8. DDoS means disruption of the traffic of websites or network with an overwhelming amount of internet traffic. Startup Prophaze provides real-time threat intelligence Prophaze’s Web Application Firewall (WAF) security platform acted in real time to prevent the DDoS attacks. The cyberattack that involved a combination of Layer 3-4 and Lay

PEMM, Digpu News Network Collaborates; To Jointly Explore Media Opportunities With Indian Defence Startups

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In a forward-looking initiative that would go a long way in exploring PR and media opportunities in the Indian Defence Start-up arena, India's largest digital PR and news distribution company ' Digpu News  Network' has joined hands with Potential Exhibitions & Media Marketing (PEMM), a significant player that connects Indian Defence companies with trade shows around the globe. The two companies will jointly explore opportunities in the media space by way of collaboration so as to aid the growth of Indian Defence startups. While Digpu News Network has already made a mark for itself in the digital PR industry and news domain wherein  Potential Exhibitions & Media Marketing  (PEMM) connects Indian companies with international trade shows and also offers integrated exhibition & media solutions in Aerospace, Land Systems, Naval, Cyber, Drones / Unmanned Systems, Homeland Security and Defence Technology domain.  Helping Start-Ups Find A Voice In The Media Domain Highl

Azad Animosity: Congress will need to work overtime to tide over the implications

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Ghulam Nabi Azad’s utterances against the Congress at a time when the party is looking to reap gains over the setbacks it suffered recently, are sure to bring back the debate on why the grand old party has to reinvent itself. The 2024 Lok Sabha polls have started staring right into the party’s eyes, and the so the Congress would be looking to remove all stains on its garb. The Azad comment, however, comes as a bolt from the blue, all of a sudden. Ghulam Nabi Azad, a veteran Congress man who called it quits after many months of mulling over such a move, takes pride at the moment that he is not anymore a Congress leader. And when he stated this during the launch event of his autobiography titled ‘Azaad’ that one has to be spineless if he or she were to remain in the Congress party, it has to be seen as a full frontal attack on the party he once was part of. Azad and his anti-Congress comments Azad, in fact, went on and on with his anti-Congress, anti-Rahul tirade, much to the embarrassme

Study In Japan - #1 Destination For Indian Students

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Japan is a land of endless possibilities. Using cutting-edge science, technology, and medicine, the country has introduced many products to the world. From its rich history of turning creative ideas into practical products, Japan has emerged as a manufacturing powerhouse, surpassing many other countries with its economic growth. Even with limited resources, the country has achieved economic growth, becoming a manufacturing powerhouse.  Japanese Educational Institutions focus not only on academic achievement but also on developing human qualities. International students highly appreciate that their studies in Japan will help them when they enter the workforce. However, Indians studying in Japan are a very small percentage of the total foreign students studying there. This is because students in India are not fully aware of the merit of studying in Japan. Advantages Of Choosing Japan As Your Study Destination - English is the primary language of instruction for about 1,560 of these cours

Volvo India: 25 Years of Driving Progress and Innovation

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VOLVO in Latin means "I ROLL". Celebrating 25 years of success, Volvo India has been transforming the transportation sector since the launch of their first truck in 1998. Through cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions, the company continues to lead the way in the Indian market. My intro with Volvo began in 1999 when I visited their facility in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a colleague, followed by visits in 2002 and 2005. Our focus was on Indo-Swedish bilateral cooperation in collaboration with the Swedish Embassy in India. The warm welcome at the Volvo facility, complete with the Indian flag waving alongside the Swedish flag, left a lasting impression. The prototype Volvo truck from our first visit remains a treasured keepsake. Throughout our interactions with Volvo business leaders in India and Sweden, it became apparent that their dedication to the Indian market was unwavering from the start. Below are some noteworthy comments from these leaders over the years, which