History is a progress of meeting adversity with innovation, writes Harmanan Singh,17, a Correspondent from Mumbai in India, who argues that current and future problems can be solved by using the best of human qualities. Humans have treaded on this earth from time immemorial, and the story of mankind has been one of innumerable highs …

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Engineering is aimed at problem-solving, writes Obongifreke Friday, 27, a Correspondent from Akwaibom in Nigeria, as he looks at issues the profession is prepared to tackle. This year world engineering conference and convention (WECC 2015) will be held November 28 – December 4 this year in Kyoto, Japan, with the theme “Engineering: Innovation and society”. …

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Young people play an integral role in advancing development, democracy and peace. At the 10th Commonwealth Youth Forum in Malta, 21-25 November, over 400 youth leaders will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing young people, and devise relevant policy solutions through four main agendas – economic, environmental, social and political. The theme of the Forum is ‘Adding …

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Young people play an integral role in advancing development, democracy and peace. At the 10th Commonwealth Youth Forum in Malta, 21-25 November, over 400 youth leaders will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing young people, and devise relevant policy solutions through four main agendas – economic, environmental, social and political. The theme of the Forum is ‘Adding …

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