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Egypt losing its grip on the Nile

Egypt losing its grip on the Nile

| April 14, 2012 | 1 Comment

Political uncertainty in post-revolution Egypt is allowing other Nile states to wrest control of the world’s longest river Erin Cunningham Amid the barren, earth-dug canals and emaciated livestock that stalk the dirt roads of Ethiopia’s northern highlands, Teshale, a 25-year-old farmer, waits idly for the rain to come. His small, parched field of maize — [...]

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Strumming tunes of success

Strumming tunes of success

| January 31, 2012 | 1 Comment

Six guitarists, beautiful instruments and even more beautiful music. Indira Atluri visits the pantheon of Hyderabad’s guitar greats N Jayashanker Independent solo guitarist Has been playing the guitar since the age of six and was the recipient of the Lady Popworth award in 1982 – the first Indian to win the award in 82 years. [...]

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