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Music Maestro Sonu Nigam launches the book of Literarian Basant Chaudhary

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Mumbai: Last evening witnessed the launch and unveiling of eminent poet & lyricist Mr. Basant Chaudhary ‘s book of poetry titled “Chaahaton ke saaye mein – In the shadow of desires” at JW Marriott, Juhu. Music maestro Sonu Nigam along with award winning lyricist Sameer with much fanfare unveiled the book. As a true literarian, in his 5th Poetic compilation, the poet has tried to decipher the various facets of love in a most interesting manner. His book “Chhahaton ke saaye mein” is a collection of more than hundred Poems, Nazms and Ghazals with the underlying theme of love. Also translated in English by Sunjoy…

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A Taste Of Liberty On The Hudson: Part 1

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By: Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN NEW YORK: Liberty, one of the keywords in the Indian constitution was incorporated into it from the French Constitution.And what better way could there be to get a feel of it but at the Liberty State Park, the Ellis Island and the Liberty island located between New York City and Hudson County,New Jersey ? A stroll along the sprawling waterfront on Liberty State Park: The first morning that we reached Guttenberg in New Jersey,  we decided to explore the places in the vicinity, as we were…

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No More Delhi Trees To Be Cut Till July 4: Delhi High Court

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NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday banned the cutting down of over 16,500 trees for redevelopment of six south Delhi colonies by the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) till July 4. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) will hear the matter on 2 July, according to reports.The Delhi High Court’s remarks followed the corporation’s statement that jurisdiction in environmental clearance to a central government project was with the National Green Tribunal. The NBCC also said it had deposited Rs. eight crore with the tree…

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Manipur University Vice Chancellor Adya Prasad Panday Refuses To Resign

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IMPHAL: The Deans of 5 Schools in Manipur University have claimed that they were not pressured by students or some other elements to resign from their post instead they resigned voluntarily on account of the crises of the University. Manipur University Vice Chancellor Adya Prasad Panday on Sunday said he would not resign and refuted all allegations of misconduct levelled against him by students. “I came to Manipur to serve the university and not to resign,” Pandey told reporters at his residence here. The protestors claim that Vice Chancellor Adya…

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Israeli Artist’s Tryst with Destiny

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By: Rakesh Lohumi, Sr. Editor-ICN Group From the hot desert land of Jerusalem to the cool climes of a non-descript village near Manikaran in Kullu the life of Israeli artist Kelly Mor has traversed a rather unusual trajectory. The change in physical, social and cultural environs from her native country Israel to India, her new home, has been drastic but for the good. “I was destined to reach where I truly belonged to” she says with a sense of gratitude while underlining the role of providence in determining the course…

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Prof. Jaswant Singh: His New Scientific Expedition to Arctic

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By: Dr. Mohammad Aleem, Chief News Editor-ICN Group NEW DELHI: It is a matter of pleasure for the Indian scientists that it’s one of the members, Prof. Jaswant Singh has been chosen as a distinguished member of the Expedition of Arctic. There are eighth members in this team and it will complete its work in 38 days. They will take up multiple research there, mainly, they will try to know the effects of ultraviolet rays on plants. Prof. Jaswant Singh is one of the foremost scientists of India, who has…

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Vivek Aanand Oberoi thanks fans for humongous response to Vivegam hindi version !

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Vivek Anand Oberoi’s debut Tamil movie Vivegam starring south superstar Ajith Kumar released last year with huge fanfare across the nation.   The movie became a smash hit at the box office and once again cemented Vivek’s position as one of the most versatile actors.   Interestingly, the Hindi dubbed version of Vivegam launched on You Tube recently also received terrific response from the fans all over. In just four days, the movie has crossed over 20 million views.   The actor-philanthropist is thrilled with the humongous response from the…

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Bag, O Bag You Pain Me

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By: Klinsa Kurien, Bureau Chief-ICN Kerala This poem is a voice of all the school going children.  O school bag you became so enormous It pains my shoulders I cannot even lift you Even while I bid goodbye to parents. Frightened are my books inside No doubt so pale I look. After one whole day at school I feel like relaxing by the pool. Childhood is the time of bliss It is not in this generation though By the time I return from school I hardly get time to play. Homework and…

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Manipur University In A Total Shutdown For 24 Days

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By: Akoijam Tompok IMPHAL: Students of the Manipur University took out a rally under the leadership of Manipur University Students Union alleging the VC, Professor Adya Prasad Pandey as inefficient and demanding him to be removed from his post on Friday at the university.  The students out the rally chanting slogans “Go back AP Pandey, Long Live MU”  from the Coffee Corner(a common spot where students of the university hangout in free time) of the University amidst strict vigil by the police personnel to prevent any untoward incidents.  Since 30th May…

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State Bags ‘SKOCH-Order-Of Merit’ Award In PHS

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By: Dr. Dakter Esse (Deputy Editor-North East cum Bureau Chief-ICN Arunachal Pradesh) NEW DELHI: In a proud moment for the state of Arunachal Pradesh, the Measles Rubella Vaccination Campaign and  Chief Minister’s Free Cancer Chemotherapy Scheme bagged the ‘SKOCH-Order-of Merit’ Award in public health service at the 52nd SKOCH summit held at Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, on Friday last. The award given in recognition of the services provided to the people in the country was received by  Special Secretary Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Tapasya Raghav, NHM nodal officer, Dr. Dimong Padung, and State nodal officer Cancer…

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