July 2025 - ICN WORLD

Of Biscuits and Happiness…

July 26, 2025 ICN WORLD

By: Dr. Klinsa Kurien, Bureau Chief-ICN Kerala This powder-filled delicacy. Clinches its deals with me. While the whole world and its cares Cling to me like bears. Its dusty flavour entices me Leaves me in a clutter of emotions. Lying down in bed I begin dreaming of biscuits. Some creamy, some salty. Puts me in a frenzy Of ecstasy and delight. While I take in bite- by-bite. Last Lockdown I reinstated my love for it. While I tasted and enjoyed every bite. It tastes creamier and heavenly. None can match its taste.…

Pollution Affecting Fertility

July 26, 2025 ICN WORLD

By: Dr. Warija Seth, M.D. (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)& Sr. Associate Editor-ICN LUCKNOW: Human evolution is the result of valuable qualities like empathy, sympathy, compassion and wit. Man changed his nature from nomad to stationary living. During the course of evolution man developed interdependent communities. They indulged in trade, excessive accumulation of wealth. Indulgence in pleasure and selfish behaviour has risen the rivalry among themselves.If we examine the swarmed and cramped cities of today, the nimble human is lost somewhere and a scowl, shrugged man looking for sudden thrust to raise oneself…

Decode: Anxiety v/s Fear

July 26, 2025 ICN WORLD

By: Abhinav Malhotra, Bureau Chief ICN Punjab & Corporate Brand Manager ZDL Zodiacal Pharmaceutics Pvt Ltd The thin demarcation that demands spotlight In the words of the Revered Swami Vivekananda Ji “The whole secret of existence is to have no fear” CHANDIGARH: Beginning the article on a positive yet pragmatic note, we will dive deep into the mystery of “fear” and the modern misused term “anxiety”. First, let us learn the basic definition of both the terms and understand the semantics. Fear Anxiety As per the definition extrapolated from the National Centre…

BLOG : GENETICS OF CHARACTER

July 26, 2025 ICN WORLD

By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Chief Consulting Editor-ICN Group SHIMLA: Spiritually speaking we are all made of five elements viz earth, fire, water, air and sky. These are the five ingredients of which we are born and to these elements alone we shall return. Now there are characteristics; physical and behavioural. The physical characteristics are drawn from the genetic admixture of parental components but the behavioural characters are formed of past karmas. As the parental characters include those of past generations similarly behavioural characters are drawn from not one but many a past…

What Is Post-truth Politics ?

July 26, 2025 ICN WORLD

By : Mehwash Fatima, Asstt. Editor-ICN PERTH : The 21st century is widely popular and known as the post-truth era nowadays. The question here is; what post-truth is? What it has to do with the current scenario of the world? Post-truth is a philosophical concept which tells about an environment in which personal beliefs and opinions are considered more important than facts. Ruling parties have been using emotional appeals to influence public opinions. It has become the most common practice nowadays. While some observers take it as a long-term part of the…

Disaster Recovery , Reconstruction and Resilience : Innovative Financial Tools

July 26, 2025 ICN WORLD

By: Prof. Santosh Kumar, Sr. Advisor, NIDM & Sr. Consulting Editor-ICN NEW DELHI: Disaster is man-made or natural? Who is responsible for disaster? People, govt, corruption or nature? TV and social media are accusing one another. This is not a new phenomenon. It happens after every disaster in India and across the globe. Recent disaster in Turkey when it was hit by a great earthquake , TV and social media were flooded with such debates. India is currently witnessing huge floods in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi ( after 48…

Millet (Ragi) : A Profitable, Climate-Resilient Cereal for Indian Farmer Finger

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025 ICN WORLD

By : Dr. Shweta, Deptt of Genetics & Plant Breeding CSA University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur (U.P.) & Executive Editor-ICN KANPUR : Finger millet (Eleusine coracana), popularly known as ragi, is one of India’s oldest and most resilient cereals. Known for its exceptional drought tolerance, short crop duration, and rich nutritional value, finger millet is regaining popularity among farmers and consumers alike. It is especially valuable for rainfed and marginal areas where other cereals struggle. Why Should Farmers Grow Finger Millet? Highly Drought-Tolerant: Thrives with 400–1000 mm rainfall. •…

What is Marine Electricity And How It is Generated?

July 15, 2025 ICN WORLD

By : Tejeshwar Singh Rana, Captain-Merchant Navy & Sr. Associate Editor-ICN World Marine Electricity or Marine electrical power is a vital part of a ship’s operation. Without marine electricity, ships would not be able to run any of the machinery and cannot perform their core purpose of sailing from one place to another. We cannot define the term “Marine Electricity” as a whole. To understand its meaning, first, we need to understand them separately. Marine – Here, the term “marine” refers to ships, ports, drydocks, and other structures which cater to…

The Suffering of Mankind

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 ICN WORLD

By : Abhinav Malhotra, Bureau Chief-ICN Punjab A detailed analysis of the Russia-Ukraine war and its long- lasting Implications “The World is the great Gymnasium where you come to make yourselves strong” -Swami Vivekananda CHANDIGARH : Certainly, this resplendent quote by Swami Vivekananda Ji has been absorbed by the 21st Century World leaders in the wrong sense. Swami Vivekananda refers to this globe as a Gymnasium that makes an individual strong and resilient enough to face all odds and still lead a blissful life. But here the commanders are flexing their muscles using…

Mouth Breathing: An Often Neglected Condition With Long Term Health Consequences

July 15, 2025 ICN WORLD

By: Dr. Amay Tripathi, Bureau Chief-ICN UP LUCKNOW: Breathing provides our body the most important fuel of life- oxygen. It also allows us to release carbon dioxide and waste. Proper breathing ensures good health and vitality. Some people have the habit of breathing from mouth. But mouth breathing is not just another habit as it can lead to a variety of diseases and disorders. We have two air passageways to our lungs — the nose and the mouth. Healthy people use both their nose and their mouth to breathe. Breathing through the…