Month: July 2019

Excellence with G.O.P.T.A.© Series: Part 84 (Learn New Skills … )

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By: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Sr. Associate Editor, ICN Group (In the last 2 articles, we knew how to practice speed reading and prepare mind maps. Today, we will see how to inculcate some more skills.)   LEARN NEW SKILLS Learn touch typing skills NOIDA: We all know that in the present age of information overload, after 10+2, life is going to become hell, if during your higher studies your typing speed is not fast. You have to type a lot of material; as in almost all courses of higher study, too…

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Biotechnological Advances in Agriculture

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By: Prof. R K Yadav, Dean, College of Agriculture, Lakhimpur Kheri Campus C.S. Azad Univ. of Agril. & Tech. Kanpur & Executive Editor-ICN Group KANPUR: Agriculture production in India has increased considerably during the last five decades largely due to the development and large scale cultivation of high-yielding dwarf varieties of rice and wheat, and greater applications of water and nutrients. This increase in food production has made India self-sufficient and contributed tremendously to food security. However, the population expected to reach 1.8 billion in 2050 will impose great demand for increased food…

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17 Assam Districts Flooded, NDRF Deployed For Rescue Work

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GUWAHATI: The IMD said the North Eastern states are likely to experience enhanced rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy rain in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during July 9-12.A monsoon flood in Assam has inundated at least 17 districts in the north-east state and affected over 4 lakh people, officials said.The Brahmaputra river is flowing above the danger level at Neematighat in Jorhat.The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said 145 villages are under water and 3,435 hectares of crop areas have been damaged.Chief Minister…

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Seafarers Lifestyle and Health

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By: Tejeshwar Singh Rana, 2nd Officer, Shell shipping-London, UK & Associate Editor-ICN  Shipping industry, as name denotes, is meant for the heavy goods transportation through the sea ways, from the clothes that the people wear to the food they eat. Today almost everything is being transported through the ships. Shipping industry is also termed as the invisible industry. Ships are operated by seafarers, who perform the tough job of crossing the high seas through rough sea conditions. The seafarers are on duty call on 24 hours while they are on board ships…

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The Potential Progress Of Agritourism

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By: Subhashini, Asstt. Editor-ICN  NEW DELHI: I would like to start this post by sharing one of my personal experiences with you. Once during Dussehra vacations (in October), my grandfather’s cousin invited us to visit his village, which is in the Kanpur dehat district. I was the least interested one for this trip, but since my cousins were also there, I thought this might turn out to be something fun. We reached there around two in the afternoon and the lunch was ready for us. When I was served pumpkin that…

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Teens and Social Media: How Does Social Media Affect Teenagers’ Mental Health

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By: Faisal Hussain Malik Teenagers can use social media to find community, but their mental health is often negatively affected by this culture of comparison. Current Research The Upsides The Downsides SRINAGAR: The result is still out on whether social media is damaging to the mental health of teens. This is in part due to the lack of research. Some studies show that online connections with small groups of people can be beneficial to teens, while other research points to a rise in symptoms of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.…

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England Beat Australia To Reach Final For First Time In 27 Years

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England is into its first World Cup final in 27 years, after easily beating Australia by eight wickets in their semi-final at Edgbaston. Hosts England thrashed defending champions Australia by eight wickets in the semifinals to reach the World Cup finals for the fourth time.This was England’s first win against Australia since the 1992 World Cup and it will be the first time since that night in Melbourne 27 years ago that England has reached the final.Joe Root and Eoin Morgan finished the chase as they reached the target with 8…

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SJVN Conferred 2nd Prize in Swachhta Pakhwada –2019

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group NEW DELHI: Secretary (Power), Government of India, Ajay Kumar Bhalla  presented Second Prize of Swacch Survekshan Award-2019 to Smt. Geeta Kapur, Director(Personnel) SJVN at a ceremony held here today. All PSUs under the Ministry of Power had been evaluated on the basis of activities carried out during the Swachhta Pakhawara. Based on this evaluation, SJVN has been conferred the Swacch Survekshan Award 2019 for its innovative activities carried out during Swachhta Pakhawara-2019. The activities were undertaken at all its offices and locations in Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand,…

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Zee Studios to present superstars Sudeep & Suniel Shetty’s action drama Pehlwaan

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Studio to release the film in 5 languages—Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam in non-South Indian markets. Widest release for a Kannada film in non-South Indian markets Zee Studios has joined hands with RRR Motion Pictures to present the upcoming highly-anticipated action drama Pehlwaan headlined by Kannada superstar Sudeep and Bollywood star Suniel Shetty, who marks his debut in Kannada films. A desi family entertainer with super-stylized action, bouts of comedy and hi-octane drama brings back the superhit actor-director duo of Sudeep and S Krishna together for the second time after their blockbuster success of Hebbuli. Directed…

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