Author: ICN WORLD

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

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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. •…

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What is Marine Electricity And How It is Generated?

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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…

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The Suffering of Mankind

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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…

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

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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…

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Pneumonia: Prevention Is Better Than Cure

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By: Dr. Samayug Bhowmik, Bureau Chief-ICN West Bengal KOLKATA: Now many of us are experiencing cough and cold with or without fever which is often ignored. Gradually when it progresses to develop more intense complication, the victim lands up  in a doctor’s chamber. But owing to this delay, the disease affects the lungs and often manifests into Pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that may cause severe illness in people of all ages. It is a life threatening condition and a leading cause for death worldwide. Our body is usually…

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Hey, Do You Know Your Idiosyncrasies?

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By: Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN World NEW YORK : In your daily interactions, various words and phrases you use and hear being used, a few of them more often than others. You might have come across some of them while reading. If you pause to think, you will notice that quite a few of these, you hardly use anymore or hear them being used. One plausible explanation is that they might have become obsolete or perhaps their use is confined to a particular subject or area and you have drifted away it. Despite…

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Filmmaker Anurag Basu Explores Emotional Vulnerabilities and Cinema at Thursday Musings 237

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LUCKNOW 17th April – The 237th edition of Thursday Musings featured filmmaker Anurag Basu discussing emotional vulnerabilities and cinema. Held on April 17, 2025, the session included discussions on storytelling, mental health portrayal in films, and cinema’s therapeutic value.Participants explored cinema’s ability to capture the human mind. Anurag Basu shared his filmmaking journey and his battle with leukemia, offering insights into creating mental health awareness content. The session also covered storytelling, emphasizing empathy, Bollywood’s evolving mental health portrayal, and the influence of childhood experiences and genetics on well-being.Future discussions included…

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From Kapoor to Bera : A Joker’s Journey from India to Moscow

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By : Prof. Dr. Mohan Das, Producer-Eon Films & Consulting Editor-ICN MOSCOW : Over five decades after Raj Kapoor’s ‘Mera Naam Joker’ found unexpected success in Russia, the spirit of the Indian clown is set to return to Moscow. This time, through a quiet man from Kolkata named Bagambar Bera in a remarkable indie film by director Sourish Dey. Bera isn’t a star. He’s a joker—literally. He paints his face, wears the red nose, and makes children laugh at weddings and birthdays. But now, his life has inspired a film—Joker,…

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The Uniqueness Of Indian Festivals

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By: Dr. Klinsa Kurien, Bureau Chief-ICN Kerala The ultimate end of all religions is to find an inner peace which should be spread around like a mother hen protectively surrounding her chicks. Our land India is indisputably a Great one of multiple religions, cultures and festivities.  Many religions like Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, Parsi faith have existed since time immemorial in it. The yearly calendar is divided into festivals which last all year long. The unique feature of all the festivals is the spirit of oneness among people…

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How Lethal Tentacle of Cyber Crime is Spreading Far and Wide

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By: Mehwash Fatima, Asstt. Editor, ICN PERTH : Nowadays, cybercrime has become a grave threat to the existence of the mankind. It is surprising that in today’s generation, it has become quite common. They get involved in its nefarious game in various ways, especially, the teenagers. Sometimes they get involved in it with a definite purpose and sometimes just for fun without even knowing about its far-reaching consequences. They don’t even realize they are getting involved in such a heinous crime which can jeopardy their career and life forever. Recently, a similar…

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