Month: October 2019

Excellence with G.O.P.T.A.© Series: Part 105 (Strategies to overcome procrastination when the task seems difficult)

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By: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Sr. Associate Editor, ICN Group (In the past article, we knew about the strategy to overcome procrastination when the task appears overwhelming. Today, we will know about the strategy to overcome procrastination when the task seems difficult.) Strategies to overcome procrastination when the task seems difficult  In our day to day life, we have to perform certain difficult tasks. These are the tasks which require our attention for a longer period of time. And in today’s busy schedules, it is difficult for us to give undivided…

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Management Of Constipation And Homoeopathic Treatment

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By: Dr. Lata Verma, Sub Editor-ICN Constipation most commonly occurs when waste or stool moves too slowly through the digestive tract or cannot be eliminated effectively from the rectum, which may cause the stool to become hard and dry.  Most common causes of constipation includes low-fiber diet, particularly diets high in meat, milk, or cheese, dehydration, lack of exercise, delaying the impulse to have a bowel movement, travel or other changes in routine, certain medications, such as high calcium antacids and pain medications,pregnancy Management Increase your fiber intake. Adding fiber to your diet…

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“Aren’t We Still Slaves When It Comes To Our Education System”

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By: Garima Gaur, Asstt. Editor-ICN LUCKNOW: India is a land which gave birth to subjects like Mathematics, Science, Astronomy, Astrology etc.During our Vedic age when Gurukul system prevailed, students were getting skill based education, learning life skills and moral based education which helped them in building great character and leading a successful life. When the British came to India they introduced Missionary Schooling. As the name Missionary indicatesit came with a mission of spreading Christianity. They introduced three stages of education in India- 1. Primary 2. Secondary and 3. Higher education Their main aim was to spread Christianity and to maintain peaceful administration.As it is always observed that…

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World Mental Health Day 2019: Focus On Suicide Prevention

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By: Prof. (Dr.) Mohd Aleem Siddiqui, MD (Psychiatry), DPM  & Sr. Associate Editor-ICN Group            LUCKNOW: This year, the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) has decided to make “suicide prevention” the main theme of World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues and mobilizing efforts in support of better mental health. According to the WHO, more than 800,000 people die by suicide a year, making it the principal…

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Suicide Prevention: The World Is A Better Place With You In It

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By: Prof. (Dr.) Mohd. Aleem Siddiqui, M.D.,D.P.M., Sr. Associate Editor-ICN Group & Dr. Shazia Veqar Siddiqui, Asstt. Editor-ICN LUCKNOW: According to  World Health Organisation, globally one person commits  suicide every 40 seconds, India accounted for the highest estimated number of suicides in the world in 2012. According to the report, 258,075 people committed suicide in India in 2012, with 99,977 women and 158,098 men taking their own lives.  A number of clinically useful individual and sociodemographic factors are associated with suicide. They include: Psychiatric disorders (generally depression, alcoholism and personality disorders); Physical illness…

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The Trip to Western & Central Europe: Austria

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By: Shoubhik Bose & Debanjana Maitra Salzburg, Austria The journey to Salzburg from Venice was our first cross-country travel by “land”. We booked a ticket from a TrenItalia kiosk , from Venice to Villach. Incidentally it was an inter city bus of the Austrian Railways ( OBB ) which had a tie-up with Italian Railways for international travel. From Villach, we had pre-booked a train to Austria. I couldn’t help appreciate how the European Union project makes it easy for nationalized companies across countries to work together. We stayed 3 nights in…

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Three Scientists Share 2019 Nobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine

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STOCKHOLM:The 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was announced this morning.The prize is shared by three physician/scientists for their “discoveries of how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability.”Two Americans and a British scientist won the 2019 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for discovering how the body’s cells sense and react to oxygen levels, work that has paved the way for new strategies to fight anemia, cancer and other diseases, the Nobel Committee said.The Nobel Committee said scientists are focused on developing drugs that can treat diseases by either activating or blocking the body’s oxygen-sensing machinery.Thomas…

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WHISPERS OF A SOUL

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By: Humera Sultana Published by: Magnifera Publications Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi Edition: 2017 Price: Rs. 150/- Reviewed by: Dr. Mohammad Aleem, Editor, ICN Group It was the last year when I received a book, “Musings” by Humera Sultana through my friend, Danish Khan, Editor, Indian Muslim Observer. It was an amalgamation of good thoughts experienced by the esteemed writer herself. I enjoyed her book immensely. This year, another book, Whispers of a Soul has come out, which is a collection of poems. She writes in the preface, “I have often felt that none of my…

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DARKNESS

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By: C.P. Singh, Literary Editor-ICN Group Nature has regularly provided us either, Day or night, at a time, factually, rather. We feel and enjoy, exactly & not farther, Just which is prevailing, nothing either. Our feelings vary, as per prevailing factors, Accordingly, we express or imply these sectors. All these are ours, helping us as vectors, As long as there are no adverse – factors. We feel relieved and light, while in pleasure, Otherwise is our might, in full-dark- weather.. Having friends and followers in bulk as treasure, In all our…

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