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UNDERSTANDING SYRIAN CIVIL WAR

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By: Masud Javed (Bureau Consultant-International Affairs) ICN Group  NEW DELHI: The fall of Berlin Wall in 1989 yielded a wind of change which swept East Europe. The people living in the counties allied to the erstwhile Soviet Union ( Warsaw Pact members namely, East Germany, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Hungary and Romania), revolted against their socialist/communist governments and finally  managed to bring in democratic form of governance and leaders. In other words, they joined the capitalist bloc with an exception of Slovakia which remained in the socialist bloc. Not only that, even the Soviet Union could not stand…

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WORLD LITERATURE, TRANSLATION AND PEACE BUILDING

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By:Dr.Mohammad Aleem (Chief News Editor-ICN Group) We need more books, libraries, schools and auditoriums than any other time of history. NEW DELHI:What wondered me that even after reading about them after almost many thousand year, those words had not lost its sheen and deep meaning. I did not find difficult in any way to connect with those people who lived a different life in a different age and time. It is one of the many examples which I can cite and put here. I do recall other great literary masters like…

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PICTURESQUE AND PEACEFUL MOUNTAINS INSPIRE LOVE FOR NATURE

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By: Garima Lohumi SHIMLA: The physical environment plays a vital role in shaping the distinct characteristics of the people and their culture. The varied topography and the rugged beauty of mountain terrains present a sharp contrast from the largely monotonous landscape of the plains. This is one of the main factors that make inhabitants of mountainous regions much different from those of plains. The mountain dwellers have some inherent traits like love and respect for nature and they are keen on preservation of natural resources. They have deep respect the Mother…

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GST Council Meet: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Says Tax Rates Of 27 Items Reviewed

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NEW DELHI: The GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, met in New Delhi today.Finance minister Arun Jaitley said GST rates on 27 items have been reduced. The focus being, relief for small, medium traders and exporters. Many states have backed demands to relax rules that require businesses to file three returns every month.GST rate on some stationery items, diesel engine parts reduced to 18% from 28%, says finance minister. GST on unbranded ayurvedic medicines to reduced from 12% to 5%. Tax on food items like sliced dry mangoes,…

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ENVIRONMENTAL FALLOUT: CHANGING WEATHER PATTERN POSES THREAT TO APPLE CULTIVATION

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By: Rakesh Lohumi (Sr. Editor-ICN GROUP) SHIMLA: A consequence of the fast degrading hill environment, the changing weather pattern is posing a serious threat to apple, a premium fruit crop of Himalayan hills which brought prosperity to the state of Himachal Pradesh. With snow becoming increasingly scarce and winters getting warmer by the year the apple is on the decline. Snow is considered as “white manure” for the orchards as it not only ensures minimum chilling hours also helps to maintain adequate soil moisture in the precipitous hill terrain. Climate…

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AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING: THE MACHINE THAT DEFINES US

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Automobile Engineering is a branch of engineering which deals with designing, manufacturing and operating automobiles. It is a segment of vehicle engineering which deals with motorcycles, buses, trucks, etc. It includes mechanical, electrical, electronic, software and safety elements. Skills Required: Artistic Creative Technical knowledge Effective planner Precision Meticulous Systematic Punctual Team worker What are the Entrance Exams to be taken to get admission in Automobile Engineering course? The automobile engineering career option is fast paced and very creative. It is one of the most preferred careers by engineers. Thus students…

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ALMONDS ARE HEALTHY SNACKS THAN JUNK SNACKS

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By: Kauser Khan (Associate Editor-ICN Group) The almond is a species of tree native to India, North Africa, and the Middle East. Almonds contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin E. The health benefits of almonds include lower blood sugar levels, reduced blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels. They can also reduce hunger and promote weight loss. Junk food is high in calories, but low in nutrients. Filling your diet with junk food causes an array of problems in your body.Junk food is often high in sugar, fat and calories, while providing very few nutrients. The almond…

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Nobel Peace Prize 2017 Awarded To International Campaign To Abolish Nuclear Weapons

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The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). The Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday announced the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons as winner of the $1.1 million prize. The Geneva-based organization ICAN “has been a driving force in prevailing upon the world’s nations to pledge to cooperate … in efforts to stigmatize, prohibit and eliminate nuclear weapons,” committee chairwoman Berit Reiss-Andersen said in the announcement. “It is a great honour to have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2017 in…

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FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: A Historic Moment For Indian Football

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Three teams will be making their Under-17 World Cup debut in this edition- India, Niger and New Caledonia.The 52 matches will be played across six cities – Guwahati, Margao (Goa), Navi Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and Kochi. India will play in a World Cup for the very first time, having qualified as the host nation. They did qualify for the FIFA World Cup proper in 1950, but to travel to Brazil, just three years after independence, seemed too much of an ask for the federation at that time. Instead, the…

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VALLEY OF KASHMIR: A PARADISE ON EARTH

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma (Editor-ICN Group) SHIMLA: The next day, before venturing out we first enquire about the situation in the city at the reception of the hotel. I also glance through the local newspapers. We are naturally scared that it may not be another bandh called by the separatists. Fortunately everything is informed to be normal though we are advised to avoid the Lal Chowk area where some times the situation turns bad. I am curious about economics of the tourism business which is often halted by curfews imposed…

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