Two Indian publishers have beaten off stiff international competition to win Ethiopian government contracts worth USD 5.9 million to print and distribute textbooks on six subjects, as also teachers' guides, a trend that has been consistent over the past three years.

Repro Printers and Pitambra Books were among 19 international printing companies that responded to an education ministry tender four months ago to print textbooks in six disciplines -- mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, civics, and ethics.

San Giorgio su Legnano, Italy - The Campaccio International Cross Country race will celebrate its 55th anniversary on Friday (6) by joining the IAAF Cross Country Permit circuit for the first time in its glorious history.

This edition of the Campaccio in San Giorgio su Legnano is the highlight of a series of initiatives to mark the 90th anniversary of the local sports club Unione Sportiva Sangiorgese which not only organizes the Campaccio every year but also runs different sports sections which range from different sport disciplines such as athletics, basketball, volleyball, cycling. A special exhibition to mark this anniversary showing fascinating pictures of the most memorable highlights of the Sangiorgese club is currently on display in Legnano, about 10 km far from Milan.

Addis Ababa- January 4, 2012- Now days we are fortunate enough to have dual holidays for the same cause. We celebrate two new years and two X-mass in one year period. Last weekend, Ethiopians, with a high spirit celebrated the western New Year. The spirit, on the eve was closely similar to the Ethiopian New Year which was celebrated four months a go. Considering a week after the New Year, Saturday, is a celebration of the Ethiopian X-mass (Gena), many in Addis spent the eve, making the day an early celebration of the approaching holiday.

Fog harvesting, a technique used by nature and ancient civilizations to wring water out of the air, is getting a second look as modern technology tackles an age-old problem. Drought-parched communities around the world are running out of options. As water tables drop, populations grow, and the climate changes, having sustainable sources of water in relatively arid regions has taken on new urgency. Fog harvesting, used by beetles and redwoods alike, is a chance to pour fresh, clean water into empty cisterns.