THE MAGIC OF SNOW: NATURE’S BRUSH PAINTS THE BEST

By: Rakesh Lohumi, Sr. Editor-ICN Group  SHIMLA: The sight of cottony snowflakes wafting down lazily from the overcast skies is indeed mesmerising. The landscape undergoes a dramatic change as the specks of white settle down all over the place– on the trees, rooftops, power lines, roadside railings, grassy slopes, bushes and the ground. It is a feast for the eyes as the Nature’s brush extends the white mantle across the hills in no time, lending an ethereal beauty to the scenery. The best of human efforts cannot create anything like it. The…

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Money Series: Part 34

By: Tarun Prakash Srivastava, Sr. Executive Editor-ICN Group Goal No.-3, Fifteen years later – leaving a job and commencing his own work-requirement of Rs.30 Lac approximately: See towards the third financial destination of Saksham. His third financial destination is to have an amount of Rs. 30 Lack for leaving his present job and start his own business after the fifteenth year, but he has already earned more than the required income in 13 years only. Now Saksham can start his work from this year, but if he decides that he will…

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Potassium Series: Part 2

By: Dr. Ameya Tripathi, Associate Editor-ICN What does Potassium do in human body? LUCKNOW: What are functions of Potassium? In its various forms it regulates and controls a wide varieties of functions in our body and ensure its optimum working. Potassium is the third most abundant mineral in the body. It helps the body regulate fluid, send nerve signals and regulate muscle contractions. Roughly 98% of the potassium in your body is found in your cells. Of this, 80% is found in your muscle cells, while the other 20% can be…

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Lucknow Witnesses The Gala Launch Of Inspiring Souls Of Awadh, Written By Raj Smriti

LUCKNOW: Raj Smriti, a mother turned author has already been creating waves in the literary circle of Uttar Pradesh by writing motivational life journeys of simple, ordinary people doing extra ordinary work. Her passion reflects as she has written two books within two months itself. Inspiring Souls of Awadh, 2nd book from the series FolkTales by Raj Smriti was launched on 16th November 2018, in the Lucknow Literature Festival by Nadira Babbar Theatre Artist, Actor, Social Activist; Bachi Karkaria Journalist and Author; Margaret Alva Former Governor Rajasthan and Utrakhand; Kanwaljit…

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California Fire Death Toll Rises To 63, Hundreds Still Missing

Authorities have reported seven more fatalities from a blaze in Northern California, bringing the total number of fatalities so far to 63 in the deadliest wildfire in state history. PARADISE: At least 63 people have been confirmed dead so far in the Camp Fire, which erupted a week ago in the drought-parched Sierra foothills 280 km north of San Francisco and now ranks as one of the most lethal single US wildfires since the turn of the last century. The cause of the fires are being investigated. Two electric utilities…

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Shamita Shetty to play dancer in a short film !

Shamita Shetty is all set to surprise the audience with her next offering, a short film based on dance. The actress, who is also known for her swift moves, is set to put her dancing shoes on for the short film. From tantalizing hits like Sharara Sharara to her alluring performances in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, she has always stunned viewers with her effortless and graceful dance moves. Based on the journey and struggle of a dancer, the short film has got Shamita excited to take on the challenging role, something…

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Saiyami Kher goes back to her roots for Mauli !

Saiyami Kher, who made a stellar debut with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Mirzya, is eagerly anticipating the release of her debut Marathi film, Mauli, starring Riteish Deshmukh. The gorgeous actress who will be sharing the screen space with Riteish for the first time in Mauli has gone back to her roots for her character in the movie. Interestingly, not many know that Saiyami is the granddaughter of yesteryear Marathi actress Usha Kiran and since Mauli is her maiden Marathi venture, she wanted to leave no stone unturned in striking the right…

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Aditya Roy Kapur to fulfil work Commitments before taking a Birthday break !

Aditya Roy Kapur who became a household name with Aashiqui 2, will turn a year old today (16th November). The talented actor has managed a day off from his busy schedule to spend some time with his family and friends. The actor sure has a good sense of time management! He was initially committed to shoot an endorsement campaign for three days, which would have wrapped up today evening. For him both family and work commitments are equally important and thus gave a solution to the brand team to pack…

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Severe Cyclonic Storm Gaja Kills Over 25 People In Tamil Nadu And Puducherry

Cyclone Gaja crossed Nagapattinam at 12.30 am on Friday and weakened around 8 am as it moved over land.Nine teams of the National Disaster Response Force are in Tamil Nadu and two in Puducherry since Wednesday. CHENNAI: The Severe cyclonic storm ‘Gaja’, which crossed Tamil Nadu’s coast early on Friday, has claimed 25 lives.’Gaja’ crossed the coast between Nagapattinam and nearby Vedaranyam, bringing with it heavy rain, and causing severe damage to communication and power infrastructure, mainly in Nagapattinam district. Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Friday announced…

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