Transparency International, a corruption watchdog operating out of Berlin, conducted a study in 2005 which showed 55% of Indians have either paid bribes or done favors to make things happen politically. In fact, back in 2008, there were a whopping 120 members out of India’s 522 person parliament were facing some form of criminal charges.
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Trains in India are about to take a major technological step forward. The Indian Railways have begun implementing a new program called Real-Time Train Information System (RTIS), using GPS tracking technology. Trains are not exactly a new technology. Transportation has seen many improvements since the train, including the obvious jets and airplanes. However, this technology
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On October 12, India will launch a satellite in order to study the tropical regions. They will use the satellite to study changes in both the climate and the atmosphere. This satellite will be in collaboration with the French space agency. The Satellite The 1,000 kg satellite will orbit 870 km at an inclination of
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For years we have been hearing about the use of GPS technology to track animals in their natural habitats in an effort to study their behavior and movement patterns. Such information helps biologists and ecologists know better how to protect and provide for the earth’s vast array of wildlife. But are we going too far
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Have you ever suspected that an important case file was being put at the bottom of the stack? Maybe you yourself have been tempted to move a particularly difficult or time-consuming task to the bottom of the pile, but keeping them out of sight does not get the job done. It does, however, get people
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A wave of concern has washed over the world lately. The series of riots that took place in London were spawned by mass organization through social networking sites — more specifically, through the BlackBerry Messenger system (BBM). While London picks up the pieces from these riots, the world is paying close attention to the events
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The Indian government is doing its part to keep up with the technological advancements of the modern world. Cultural differences, and some ignorance, can make it easy to lump all Middle-Eastern countries into the same, third-world boat. However, not all Middle-Eastern countries were created equal. Granted there are many impoverished regions in India, but the
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GPS tracking recovered an Indian cabbie’s vehicle while putting away five carjackers recently. The cab driver was driving to Paharganj from Gurgaon. He works in Gurgaon for the Top Wheels Tour and Travels Company. Three men hailed his cab, and after driving to the border of the state of Delhi, they asked him to take
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When you buy a new car, you understand that you are making a significant investment. Instead of purchasing a cheaper, used model, you opt for a vehicle that you expect will last long-term and prove reliable. Unfortunately, other admirers may be lurking in the shadows. Car theft is a problem all over the world, but
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It seems that every day, GPS technology is being used in a new way to make the world more connected. Rural India is one of the latest regions to reap the benefits of GPS fleet tracking and management. The IT department of a company called Marico has developed an application to better manage crops and
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