Gujarat election results: BJP leading in 99 seats, Congress+ in 80 seats

The Election Commission of India is announcing the results on eciresults.nic.in.  The BJP leaders say it is a glimpse of 2019 Lok Sabha elections, while Congress spokespersons are claiming a win in the rise in seat count.Leads are in for all of Gujarat’s 182 seats and the BJP is now closing on its 2012 target of 115 seats. The surprise show, however, comes from the Congress. As per trends, the BJP is leading+winning in 99 seats in Gujarat, while the Congress is ahead in 80. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani is on…

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Bangalore: Major fire breaks out in a furniture warehouse

By: Marilyn Sultana ( Asstt. Editor-ICN Group ) BANGALORE: A large fire broke out and destroyed a three storey furniture warehouse in BTM Layout, Stage 2 in Bangalore on Sunday (December 17). “The fire broke out at around 9:30 p.m. We saw smoke coming out through the windows and thus rushed to inform the police and call up the fire station,” said Wasim. When Karnataka Fire Service first arrived, they found the warehouse engulfed in flames.  10 fire engines tried to put out the flames which were massive because of…

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Unsubstantiated hue and cry for EVM

By: Dr. Sanchita Ghatak, Asstt. Editor, ICN Group  LUCKNOW: The recently held Gujarat elections or any other voting process in India for that matter is always under scrutiny and criticism. My personal belief is that it is all political for the simple reason that Indian EVMs are considered to be safe enough. No adequate proof has been submitted till date by any political party or organisation till now. The EVMs cannot be hacked as it is not at all connected to any network or internet or Bluetooth or WiFi. The…

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National Gaurav Award 2017 to Jamia Millia Islamia

By: Dr. Mohammad Aleem, Chief News Editor, ICN Group NEW DELHI: I have been many times to the iconic Vigayan Bhawan in New Delhi to attend the different kinds of functions with the cabinet ministers in attendance. But this time, it was very special to me. My alma mater, Jamia Millia Islamia, a central university was chosen for the National Gaurav Award 2017 as the best university of the country. It is given every year in different fields to the achievers which have an impactful contribution in the nation building…

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CHILD ABUSE: A Scar Difficult To Heal

By: Barnali Bose (Associate Editor-ICN Group) The internet often entraps innocent children in such pornographic virtual cycle. Parental supervision is therefore a must. To quote the Italian poet, Dante Alighieri, “The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their silence in times of moral crisis.” A subject that I was hesitant to write on was Child Abuse. I felt I would not be able to handle a delicate topic as this one. However in the recent times, I find such incidents occuring and recurring yet again. It’s…

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Backpain & Its Causes

By: Dr. Vikas Jaiswal ( Special Correspondent-ICN Madhya Pradesh ) BEOHARI /SHAHDOL: Back pain (Backache)  is the most common disorder that is more common in women than men. It is not a disease it is due to condition in body. Pain is present in posterior region of trunk from neck to pelvis, in site of lumber region, sacrum, sacroiliac joints & coccyx. The intensity of pain varies from a little discomfort to complete disability to move or sit up in bed. The causes of backpain may be devided into the following…

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Homoeopathic Remedies For Dry And Rough Skin

By: Dr. Anurudh Verma M.D. (Homeo), Sr. Associate Editor-ICN Group  LUCKNOW: Generaly in winter  season skin get  dry and   rough and its creating unessiness. Dry and rough skin also not look good. Homoeopathic medicines are very effective for dry and rough skin and its associated symptoms. They are safe, no side effects and cure the condition permanently .Some of the important remedies are given below. Aconite, Alumina., Arsenic, Beladona, Calcarea carb, Graphitis, Hydrocotyle, Iodium., Lycopodium, Natrum carb, Nitric acid., Nux m., Plumb., Psorinum., Sabadilla., Sars., Sec., SULPHUR –Sulphur is one of  the top remedies  for dry, itchy skin. Sulphur…

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IMA Announces Self Regulation Policy To Sustain Image Of Medical Professionals: Dr KK Aggarwal, National President IMA

By: Vijay Kumar Verma ( Editor-ICN Group ) SHIMLA: The medical profession which is considered as second to none is, today, being looked at with suspicion. Doctors, hospitals, the health sector, patients, media, and politicians all are unhappy. In view of the prevailing circumstances the Indian Medical Association has proposed the following self imposed regulations: All IMA members shall practice with compassion and follow IMA ALERT policy (Acknowledge, Listen Listen and Listen, Explain, Review and Thank you). IMA Medical Redressal Commission There shall be IMA Medical Redressal Commission in each state to engage in social, financial, and quality…

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Never Declare A Patient Dead Under Conditions Of Hypothermia: Dr.K K Aggarwal, Dr.R N Tandon

By: Vijay Kumar Verma ( Editor-ICN Group ) SHIMLA: The recent incidents of alleged medical negligence have fuelled the fire against medical practitioners all the more. In relation to declaring a patient dead, Dr. K.K. Aggarwal, National President Indian Medical Association has issued an advisory for the doctors. Dr. Aggarwal says that the  core body temperature below 95°F is hypothermia. Core temperature 90-95°F is mild hypothermia, 82 to 90°F is moderate hypothermia and core temperature below 82°F is severe hypothermia. In conditions of severe hypothermia in children, body metabolism is suspended,…

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THE TEA PARTY THAT CARVED AMERICAN HISTORY ON DECEMBER 16,1773: BOSTON HARBOUR REVISITED IN 2017

By: Barnali Bose (Associate Editor-ICN Group ) Every year, on the anniversary of the famous Boston Tea Party, a re-enactment party is thrown in Boston. Visitors can tour replicas of the three ships that were silent witnesses to the historic event. Last summer, I visited Boston, the capital city of Massachusetts in the United States of America. As I stood at the Boston Harbour and glanced at the ships anchored there, I could almost visualize the scene of the group of ‘Sons of Liberty’ dressed as native Americans stealthily creeping…

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