Sustaining ‘Local’: The Nexus of Culture, Identity and Economy

Exploring the Essence of ‘Local’ Culture has historically united communities, serving as a medium of expression and shaping shared identity. […]

Revitalising Cultural Landscapes

A meaningful championing of local identity, while recognising the possible co-habitation of distinctive cultures in one place, should be able […]

Three digital legal services launched for rural masses

To provide legal services in rural areas, the Department of Justice (part of the Ministry of Law and Justice) has […]

Mission to Create a Healthy Tamil Nadu

Pankaj Kumar Bansal Special Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department Mission Director, National Rural Health Mission Government of Tamil Nadu […]

Advocating Brand India

[This article was published in the January 2011 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

By listening and by engaging, public diplomacy voices stand better chances of being heard and social media can help much

Records From Boroughs in Kolkata (India)

Soon residents of Kolkata will receive birth and death certificates from their respective borough offices.

Red Tape to be Checked in Ho Chi Minh City

An e-Government initiative begun last year by Ho Chi Minh city (HCM city) has increased efficiency in state and local agencies, permitting more online transactions by businesses and citizens.

Recognition for IT entrepreneurship

[This article was published in the November 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The first APC FOSS Prize established in 2006 to honour Chris Nicol(http://www.apc.org/english/chrisnicol), a long time FOSS advocate and activist who for many years, worked with APC has been jointly awarded to: Free Geek (USA) and NepaLinux (Nepal).

Romanian government uses WiMAx in telecentre

The Romanian government has opened the first rural telecentre, which would be equipped with WiMAX technology.

National Knowledge Commission to recommend setting up web portals and GIS mapping in India

According to the Chairman of the National Knowledge Commission in India Mr. Sam Pitroda E-governance is the key focus area for the Commission and it will recommend setting up web portals on 10 topics and GIS mapping of the country.