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Energy-rich Algeria counts on reliable India: AmbassadorBy Lakshmi KrishnakumarNew Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Oil-rich Algeria, the second largest country in Africa, sees itself potentially as the second-most important energy partner for India as it looks for new partners beyond continental Europe among nations that inspire "confidence". |
Africa has even bigger potential than IndiaBy Shauvik GhoshManoj Kohli, the head of Bharti Airtel’s international operations speaks about Airtel’s Africa opportunity New Delhi, Aug 12 (Mint) Manoj Kohli, the head of Bharti Airtel Ltd’s international operations, is just back from his second visit to Africa, one in which he covered eight of the 15 countries in which the company is present in the continent (he covered all 15 on his first trip last month and is off again by the end of this week). In an interview with Mint, he spoke about Airtel’s Africa opportunity. He began the interaction by claiming that Shakira was indeed right: “It’s time for Africa,” he said. |
Chronicling a South African dancer's journey post-apartheidBy Madhusree ChatterjeeThe end of apartheid in South Africa freed dancer-choreographer Nhlanhla Vincent Zwane from his creative isolation. Today he is a leading bharatanatyam exponent in his country and a devout Shiva worshipper at that. |
Is Africa the next frontier for Indian business?With Africa’s growth rate consistently being above world average gross domestic product by one to two percent for several years, Indian business community has been looking towards the continent with eager eyes to tap its opportunities. A leading Indian business channel, CNBC-TV18 spoke to the head of two major Indian conglomerates, B Muthuraman, Tata Steel Vice Chairman and Bharati Airtel chief executive officer (international) Manoj Kohli. |
I hope my song captures unity of FIFA World Cup: singer K'NaanBy Ruchika KherMumbai, July 5 (IANS) His World Cup song "Wavin' Flag" has arguably become the most downloaded international song in India and Somali rapper K'Naan's hopes his creation captures the feeling of "unity and celebration" that the footballing extravaganza has come to epitomise. |
I always wanted to write humour: African award winning authorBy Madhusree ChatterjeeNew Delhi (IANS) Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani, the winner of the Commonwealth Writer's Prize 2010 for the best first book in the Africa region, “I Do Not Come to You By Chance”, says she has fulfilled her dream of “writing the kind of humorous book that she had always wanted to as a child”. |
Emami plans big foray into Africa in cash crops, powerBy Lakshmi KrishnakumarKolkata, May 11 (IANS) Indian personal care and ayurvedic medicines major, the $165- million Emami group, is making a big foray into Africa not just in their traditional lines of businesses but also in contract farming and power generation, a top official has said. |
Zambia seeks strong economic partnership with India: EnvoyBy Devirupa MitraNew Delhi, March 7 (IANS) When Indian President Pratibha Patil gave her speech in parliament on Feb 22, one among the millions watching her speak in Hindi on television was Zambian Ambassador S.K. Walubita. Towards the end of the speech, he heard the magic word. "For the first time, I heard the word Africa mentioned in the president's speech," he said. |
‘India has room to catch up in Africa’By George Smith AlexanderV.Shankar, newly-appointed chief executive officer of Standard Chartered’s non-Asian business, feels that there is potential for long-term growth in Africa and that the deal by Indian telcom major to enter African market would be transformational for Bharti group. |
India's women's bill inspiring for Africa: Ghana ministerBy Manish ChandNew Delhi, March 22 (IANS) India's experiment with gender equality in parliament through the women's reservation bill has struck a chord in Africa, says Ghana's Trade and Industry Minister Hannah Tetteh. |
