The European Union has listed seven countries as safe countries of origin under its new asylum rules, allowing applications from their nationals to be processed through an accelerated procedure. The seven countries are Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Kosovo, Morocco and Tunisia. The list is part of the EU’s wider migration and asylum reforms, which aim … Read more
Tata Steel has found a new use for one of the gases produced during steelmaking, turning it into a tool that could help reduce fossil-fuel consumption and carbon emissions at one of its major plants in India. The company has commissioned India’s first Coke Oven Gas (COG) injection project at Blast Furnace 1 of its … Read more
My greatest education is not my British education. Rather, it is travel. One country that blew my mind is India. Few countries have as much self confidence as India has. In India, they painstakingly renamed all their towns and cities from the names the British gave them. Bombay was restored to Mumbai, Calcutta reverted to … Read more
Nigeria, with 123.42 million citizens offline, has surged into the fourth spot for countries with significant populations lacking internet access, according to recent data. This places the nation behind India, which tops the list with a staggering 683.7 million people disconnected from the online world. The absence of regular internet access poses substantial challenges in … Read more
With over 190 countries gracing the global map, it’s no surprise that each nation boasts its own traditions, customs, and public holidays. These festivities not only reflect cultural heritage but also serve as markers of historical significance and communal identity. Yet, amidst this rich diversity, there exists a notable contrast in the frequency and fervor … Read more