INDIA HEADING TO BECOME THE WORLD’S MOST POPULOUS COUNTRY BY 2025

By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group At the current rate of growth India is slated to be the World’s most populous country at 145 crore by 2025 grabbing the number 1 position from China. SHIMLA: Today, the 11th July, on the World Population Day, I wonder if anyone of us and the law makers have a little time to spare and delve a bit deeper to plan and find solutions to the ever Bloating population of India. The data from the Department of Economic and Social Welfare reveals that the…

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Nano-Vitamin Fertilizers Developed In Russia

By: Dr. Ripudaman Singh, Asstt. Editor-ICN & Hemant Kumar, Special Correspondent-ICN Russian researchers have developed new fertilizers based on nano-powders of transition metals.  In field trials on agricultural crops, harvest increased by more than a quarter, compared with conventional fertilizers. NEW DELHI: Metals like iron, cobalt and copper affect a plant’s level of resistance to pests and diseases.  These microelements are typically introduced into the soil as soluble salts, but monsoon showers and irrigation can wash away, requiring further applications.  They also have the potential to disrupt local ecosystems as they…

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Money Series: Part 3

By: Tarun Prakash Srivastava, Sr. Executive Editor-ICN Group “Successful people do not do any new work, but they do the work in a new way.” The ‘Neutral Witness’ (Sakshi Bhav) is a complete subject and in the next stages of this journey, I will talk to you in detail about it. But to show you its glimpse in the beginning only means to prepare you mentally for a complete transformation process if you want to become a witness of this great and beautiful world of the great God and enjoy its…

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Has the World Changed since the Infamous Vietnam War (1954-75) Brutally Imposed by America?

By: Dr. Mohammad Aleem, Editor-ICN Group NEW DELHI: It was 2006 when the Penguin Books India approached me to translate a book from English to Hindi. It was a very famous one, named, “Good Muslims, Bad Muslims” by a scholarly writer, Mahmoud Mamdani from the Columbia University. The title soon attracted my attention as it had enticed the publisher to get it translated in Hindi, so a large number of Indians could also read this book. But what was in it which made it so popular? As I think over…

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J P Dutta signs a three-film deal with Harshvardhan Rane !

Harshvardhan Rane, who is eagerly anticipating the release of his forthcoming war drama, J P Dutta’s PALTAN, feels blessed to have got the opportunity to work with the veteran filmmaker. Having closely worked with all the actors on PALTAN, the veteran filmmaker is highly impressed by their talent, hard work and dedication, especially Harshvardhan. Taking their association to the next level post PALTAN, the handsome hunk and filmmaker will be joining hands for not one but for three films. Yes, you read it right! The veteran filmmaker has offered Harshvardhan…

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Nandita Das to speak at the prestigious ‘Les Napoleons’ in France

Nandita Das’s film, Manto, is a liberal voice in these divided, turbulent times, hence it comes as no surprise that the filmmaker has been invited to a special edition on ‘Truth’ by ‘’Les Napoleons’’ in Arles, France between 18th-21st July. An innovative communication network, “Les Napoleons” gathers players of the communications industries, culture, architecture and other fields to discuss and debate crucial issues. Given that Manto wrote about the truths that no one dared to talk about, the film continues to remain relevant to our times and who better than…

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” Rally racing is one of the toughest yet full of enthusiasm, thrill and fun ” – Suniel Shetty

Mumbai : The adventure lover and one of the fittest actor in the bollywood fraternity Suniel Shetty was seen promoting ,taking part and enjoying in the Off Roading event ,organized by Mud Skull events at Radisson Blue Resort & Spa,Karjat,Maharashtra .The event continued for 2 days from 7th July to 8th July,2018. Shetty was appointed as the brand ambassador of the Off Roading event. Along with Shetty, Shama Sikandar and Sahil Khan were also present at the event to enjoy it to its fullest. Suniel Shetty quoted “the event is very effectively…

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Massive Water Logging In Mumbai Due To Heavy Rainfall

Maharashtra Education Minister declares holiday today in all schools and colleges in Mumbai Metropolitant Region due to heavy rainfall.  MUMBAI: Water logging, trains running late and traffic jams again affected Mumbai’s normalcy as heavy rains continued on Monday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall along the western coast over the next 24 hours. Water-logging has been reported at several places including Hindmata in Parel, Milan Subway in Andheri, Kings Circle in Sion and National college area. According to reports, BEST has diverted some of the bus…

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Supreme Court Orders Private Hospitals Of Delhi To Provide Free Treatment To Poor

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday, ordered all the private hospitals of Delhi, which built on subsidised government lands, to provide free treatment to certain percentage of patients belonging to poor financial backgrounds. The Supreme Court said that all private hospitals in Delhi, which got land at cheaper rates, shall give free treatment to 25 percent OPD and 10 percent of IPD for poor patients. The apex court said that it will monitor the functions of private hospitals in this regard and any violation of this order will be treated…

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India Joins Internet Treaties To Ensure Online Royalties For Authors, Composers And Music Publishers.

MUMBAI: The IPRS whole heartedly welcomes the decision of the Union Cabinet on July 4th 2018, as reported by the PIB, that India would accede to the “Internet Treaties” namely the WIPO Copyright Treaty (“WCT”) and WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT). This is an extremely positive development which will greatly benefit the Indian creative industries. While India had aligned its Copyright law with the WCT & WPPT in 2012, the formal accession by India to these Treaties will greatly help the Indian creative industry by ensuring creators and creative businesses benefit from the digital and…

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