India looking at working with Gates Foundation

Last Updated: Thursday, May 31, 2012, 21:11

India said it was exploring the possibility of collaborating the Bill Gates Foundation to work in Africa.

Bill Gates` `ultimate` dream -- a low-cost toilet

Last Updated: Thursday, May 31, 2012, 18:50

After offering new age IT solutions to the world, Microsoft founder Bill Gates has now set his eyes on achieving his `ultimate` dream - low cost toilets.

Bill Gates to meet Krishna

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 23:27

Bill Gates will meet S M Krishna and is expected to offer the support of his foundation for a host of development projects in the country.

Gates foundation to wind up AIDS programme in India by 2013

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 19:24

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will soon wind up its work with HIV-positive people in the country.

Gates Foundation commits $750 mn to The Global Fund

Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012, 18:45

The foundation is providing the money to The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria through a promissory note, Co-Chair Bill Gates said.

Polio free India

Last Updated: Friday, January 13, 2012, 14:45

India reported its last case of polio on Jan 13 last year, from Kolkata West Bengal.

Polio free year, India`s greatest public health achievement: WHO

Last Updated: Friday, January 13, 2012, 09:18

The United Nations, leading world organizations, including the Bill and Milinda Gates Foundation celebrated India`s first polio free year and termed it as a major milestone in their fight against this dreaded disease.

Global health award for Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 19:54

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been chosen for the first Gates Vaccine Innovation Award.

Soon, $100 sewage disposal system

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 19:19

It will not only dispose off waste but also work without using any electricity or additional energy to destroy harmful germs.

Gates Foundation to spend USD 1.5bn on women`s health

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 14:49

To support maternal & child health, family planning & nutrition programmes, Gates Foundation announces it will invest USD 1.5bn in developing countries.

Gates Foundation to adopt Bihar village

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 17:21

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will adopt Gularia village in Bihar`s Khagaria district to help improve the socio-economic condition of the people, official sources said here.