Universal Charger for Mobile Phones

Universal Charger

Khaleej Times

26 October 2009

The approval of the universal mobile charger by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is great news for the people who love the earth.

Once implemented, one single mobile charger and car charger can be used for all brands of mobiles. 


Also, the charger will not be part of the mobile phone 
kit. This will reduce the value of the mobile and 
also eliminate usage of tonnes of plastic and 
harmful material.

It will also help reduce 
the size of the packet thereby saving trees and shipping cost. The ITU should also introduce universal earphones for 
mobile phones.


-KV Shamsudheen, Sharjah

Let students spread peace

The National

Monday, October 5, 2009

Let students spread peace

I had a chance to attend the observation of the International Nonviolence Day organized by the Indian Consul General. The function was excellent with the presence of diplomats of various countries and local dignitaries. Their speeches on the relevance of Gandhian principles enlightened the function.

We could make this day more meaningful if the Indian mission would take an initiative to conduct essay and elocution competitions on “The relevance of non-violence in today’s turbulent world” among school children in the month of September every year and give a trophy for the best performer. It will give a yearly opportunity for the young generation to study Gandhian principles which will sow the seeds of peace in their minds.

K V Shamsudheen,Sharjah