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Japan Animation Giant Isao Takahata Dies At 82

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TOKYO: Oscar-nominated Japanese anime director Isao Takahata, who co-founded the Studio Ghibli and was best known for his work “Grave of the Fireflies”, has died aged 82, the studio said on Friday. Takahata had heart problems, and his condition grew worse last summer. The director passed quietly at him home while being surrounded by his loved ones. Takahata’s latest film, “The Tale of the Princess Kaguya” earned him an Academy nomination in 2014 for best animated feature. It was also selected for a slot in the Directors’ Fortnight sidebar to…

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BANKING THE LIFE LINE OF EVERY LIFE

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By: C P Singh, Sr. Associate Editor-ICN LUCKNOW: What was the concept conceived in the great minds of people who initially carved the word ” Banking ” . ?It became popular gradually and kept on percolating into the beings of people , rather becoming part and parcel of mankind. People slowly started reaching into the Banking and then only this Great Banking dared to enter into the humanity.At the inception this Noble Theme of Banking was having only two legs to move in the world. One, take deposits from every one…

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SJVN GENERATION AT 9280 MILLION UNITS IN FY18 PIPS MoU TARGETS BY 330 MU

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group  SHIMLA: Surpassing the MoU targets of generating 8950 million units of electricity, public sector SJVN Limited has achieved generation of 9280 million units from its four power plants in operation in various parts of the country, during the financial year 2017-18, told Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director of the Company in an exclusive interview with ICN. He informed that the past financial year had been spectacular in electricity generation as the company’s 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station in Himachal Pradesh had…

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Bharat Bandh: 9 Dead In Dalit Protests Against ‘Dilution’ Of SC/ST Act

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According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, the rate of crimes against Dalits, who number more than 200 million, has risen in recent years. NEW DELHI: Nine people were killed on Monday in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan as dalit outfits turned violent in several parts of the country due to outrage over a Supreme Court ruling on atrocities against dalits. Train services have been affected and some main roads have been blocked in a number of states.Dalit organisations also staged demonstrations in the capital, Delhi, but…

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Mouth Breathing: An often neglected condition with long term health consequences

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By: Dr. Amay Tripathi, Asstt. Editor-ICN 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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AMBULANCE ON TWO WHEELS

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group Himachal becomes the first State of North India and 4th state in the country to have Bike Ambulance Service SHIMLA: Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today launched “108 Bike Ambulance Service” from H.P. Vidhan Sabha Complex today by flagging-off two Bike Ambulances, thereby making Himachal the first State in the Northern India to have this service. This service would be implemented on PPP mode by GVK, EMRI Speaking on the occasion Jai Ram Thakur said that the Service had been launched in view the geographical…

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HEAT STROKE: Beware,it can strike anyone this season

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By: Dr. Samayug Bhowmik, Bureau Chief, ICN-West Bengal KOLKATA: Summer is at our doorstep. Apart from several other illnesses, a large number of individuals suffer from Heat stroke every year.However,it is a totally preventable disorder. Today I will discuss in brief about the same.Heat stroke, also known as sunstroke, can be life-threatening,if not treated early. It is an altered state of the body caused by external overheating, usually as a result of prolonged exposure or physical exertion during high temperatures. This most serious form occurs when body temperature rises to…

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Gurmeet Choudhary’s Singapore-based fan surprises him with a hand-painted sketch of him & Debina!

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MUMBAI : Gurmeet Choudhary has an impressive fan base owing to his successful TV shows across Asia. The talented actor, who is one of the most loved names of television, was recently surprised by a fan from Singapore with a painting of him along with his wife, Debina Boneerjee and his two dogs. Says Gurmeet, “This has to be one of the sweetest gestures my by fans. I am overwhelmed with all the love that has come my way. It is surprising that a fan from Singapore would do this.”…

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MOP LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF SJVN’S PROJECT

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group Union Minister of State for Power, lays Foundation Stone of SJVN’s 60 MW Naitwar Mori Hydro Power  Project Mori (Uttarakhand )-March 30, 2018: Union Minister of State for Power, R.K. Singh and Chief Minister of Uttrakhand, Trivender Singh Rawat today laid foundation stone of SJVN’s 60 MW Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project at Mori. The project is located on River Tons, a major tributary of Yamuna on the Ganga basin, in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Smt. Mala Rajya Lakshmi Saha, MP of Tehri Garhwal, Raj Kumar,…

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“Cinema has a huge impact on the mindset of people; we need to be responsible” says Sonam Kapoor!

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MUMBAI : Sonam Kapoor couldn’t have asked for a better start to the year as her film Padman went on to win her rave reviews. All this right after the humongous success of Neerja. The star, who has for most of her career, essayed roles of progressive women be it in Padman, Neerja, Delhi 6, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Khoobsurat and now Veere Di Wedding is constantly on the lookout for great characters and roles. She says, “I don’t think the length of the role really matters. What matters is, does it have enough…

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