By: Satyendra Kumar Singh, Editor-ICN BIOTECHNOLOGY It is considered to be one of the most advanced sectors for career and includes the combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry and engineering. It has its applications across different areas such as food, pharmaceutical, chemical, bio-products, textiles, medicine, nutrition, environmental conservation and animal sciences. It has the subject areas like genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, embryology, cell biology along with chemical engineering, information technology and robotics. Courses The major courses in this sector are: M. Sc. (Biotechnology) B.Tech (Biotechnology) B.Tech (Genetic Engineering) B.Tech (Bioinformatics) M.E…
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Biotechnological Advances In Agriculture
By: Prof. R K Yadav (Deptt of Genetics and Plant Breeding 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 production.…
Read MoreExcellence with G.O.P.T.A.© Series: Part 63 (Use Law of Cause & Effect)
By: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Sr. Associate Editor, ICN Group (In the past article no. 62 of this series, we knew about how to use Law of Cause & Effect, popularly known as Law of Karma in your favour. Today, we will continue with the same topic. Use Law of Cause & Effect (Law of Karma) … You already know that whatever life state you are experiencing, you are exhausting some of the good positive karma and at the same time working out some of the accumulated negative karma.…
Read MoreCongress Manifesto 2019: A Futuristic Approach Towards Socialist Welfare State
By: Tehmeena Rizvi, Bureau Chief, J&K The Congress has released its election manifesto for Lok Sabha elections 2019 on April 2nd. The manifesto was released in the presence of Congress President Shri Rahul Gandhi, former Prime Minister Shri Manmohan Singh and Smt. Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi amongst other prominent leaders of the party. Congress announced in its manifesto to fight against media owners, create court of appeal and to end electoral bonds. The Congress declaration is indicating changes to economic policies the country has taken post-90s economic liberalization. The possibility…
Read MoreExcellence with G.O.P.T.A.© Series: Part 62 (Use law of Cause & Effect)
By: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Sr. Associate Editor, ICN Group (In the past article, we knew about the importance of becoming progressive in life and seeking new horizons. Today, we will know about how to use law of cause & effect, popularly known as law of karma in your favour. Use law of Cause & Effect (Law of Karma) Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “shallow men belief in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect.” There are two huge misconceptions in the minds of people regarding ‘Law of Cause & Effect’,…
Read MoreBritish Environmental Activist Found Dead In Peru
British Environmental Activist McAuley had been helping Peru’s historically discriminated tribes in the battle against powerful oil and mining interests. LIMA: A British environmental activist who worked to protect indigenous Amazon tribes from developers has been found burned to death in Peru.The body of Paul McAuley, 71, was discovered by students on Tuesday in the Amazon city of Iquitos. British environmental activist McAuley had travelled to the Peruvian Amazon in 2000 to help indigenous activists and set up a civil association, Red Ambiental Loretana. In 2004,McAuley founded the Loreto Environmental…
Read MoreHow Does Anger Play A Role In Our Lives ?
By: Mehwash Fatima, Trainee Reporter-ICN NEW DELHI: The purpose of deliberation of me at the moment is that I am no doubt exasperated and anguished with the way people think and behave these days. Most of the time, I find people short fused. They get offended easily and start fighting even for trivial reasons. Interesting thing to note is that they themselves generate norms and combat pointlessly with each other even putting right thinking in it. Every other person that you would find fighting with the other one or having…
Read MorePulwama Bhangidar Residents Suffer Non Availability Of A Bridge On Stream In Their Village
By: Mudasir Maqbool, Chief Reporter, ICN PULWAMA: The residents of Bhangidar area of Tral Sub-District of Pulwama have expressed grave resentment against Administration for failing to construct a bridge on villages local stream which is the only connectivity and lifeline for their day to day commutation. The villagers told ICN that we are facing immense hardships due to non availability of bridge on “Brari–Nallah” near Gutroo village in Tral. Villagers aggrieved that despite repeated requests to the concerned Government officials and elected representatives, their pleas has not been addressed so far and they are facing extreme hardship in carrying their routine daily life, not even…
Read MoreDawn of Development Elusive in Kashmir Politics
By: Minya Tufail, Asstt. Bureau Chief, ICN J&K SRINAGAR:With the blow of poll bugle by Election Commission of India, Jammu and Kashmir mainstream parties have started their election campaigning throughout the State. Amid turbulence in South Kashmir, valley is witnessing huge rush in election rallies this time. In the ongoing process, politicians don’t talk about development of three regions of the State instead sentimental issues are being evoked throughout the valley. In a recent public gathering at Baramulla constituency, National Conference (NC) Parliamentary candidate Mohammad Akbar Lone shouted slogans in…
Read MoreExcellence with G.O.P.T.A.© Series: Part 61 (Be progressive-always seek new horizons)
By: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Sr. Associate Editor, ICN Group (In the past article, we knew about the importance of inculcating the positive attitude since childhood. Today, we will know the importance of becoming a progressive person. Be progressive – always seek new horizons Continuous progress towards our dreams and touching new heights of success is the desire of most of us. Everybody wants to see new horizons of success in his life. You should always keep on reviewing your goals as well as your progress. It will help you…
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