Online I-T filings from April

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is understood to be gearing up banks for a national launch of its online income tax collection from April 1.

IT Education : Initiatives among Mumbai Muslims

[This article was published in the February 2004 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The marginalization of the Muslim minority from the mainstream development is well known. As IT and its role in growth and globalization are established, this may not only further marginalize Muslims from the national mainstream but also threaten their place in world development.

Et Cetra: Games people play

[This article was published in the February 2004 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Communicating basic ICT skills to children requires considerable innovation and effort on the part of the teacher.

Microfinance and new technologies

[This article was published in the January 2004 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

ICT can play a major role in the fight against poverty and at the same time, it is precisely in the context of the fight against poverty that these new technologies can help to reduce the digital gap most effectively

Security and Standards

[This article was published in the January 2004 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Through holistic approach to security at each tier of the network the organizations are able to reduce cost, improve manageability, enhance performance, tighten security and reduce risk exposure

Et Cetra : Minimally invasive education

[This article was published in the November 2003 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

It appears that the ‘hands on’ approach to computers not only stimulates the pupil but also allows the pupil to exceed their own perceived limits. When this is recognised by the pupil the ‘war’ is won.

Online: Forum on gender and ICT

[This article was published in the October 2003 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The economic and political marginalization of women, especially in developing countries, is leading to their stunted growth.

Marketplace of Ideas

[This article was published in the October 2003 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

People need support and motivation to understand why it is worth their time and money to acquire these new tools and learn how to use them.

Baramati, May 30 – June 02, 2003: Leading the movement

[This article was published in the July 2003 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Don’t fear machines or technology; embrace them to keep up with time. We don’t have the option of getting out of the bust

ICTs for poverty reduction

[This article was published in the July 2003 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

ICT applications in developing countries are often part of an overall strategy for economic growth, relying on the trickle-down effect to those in poverty…. Moreover, poverty is more than just a lack of income.