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Rena oil spill: ship’s captain arrested and charged

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Editor

Environmental disaster Experts say 350 tonnes of oil headed to our shores Toxic tide Cleaning up oil on beaches and birds huge task

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Steve Jobs- His remarkable career in pictures

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Editor

Starting out   Steve Jobs (pictured left) founded Apple on 1 April 1976, with his friend Steve Wozniak (pictured right). Initially the pair worked out of Jobs’ family garage in California, selling some of their possessions – including Jobs’ Volkswagen … Continue reading →

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Indian merchant navy officers to grab 9% global share by 2015

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Editor
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Aiming to increase the global share of Indian merchant navy officers to 9% by 2015 in the wake of shortage of personnel, the government plans to acquire four training ships at a cost of Rs 500 crore. Aiming to increase … Continue reading →

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Indian Seafarers Held Captive By Pirates

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Editor
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Held captive by pirates (6:11) Source: Close Up   Some seamen in Auckland know the grim reality of piracy on the high seas.

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