Category: ASIA

Beyond Amnesia : Rethinking Rationality for Disaster Resilience

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By : Prof Santosh Kumar ,CEO, IISSM, formerly, Director SAARC Disaster Management Centre & Chief Consulting Editor-ICN The Puzzle of Rationality NEW DELHI : Disaster loss data have no emotions. And hence, lack compassion and empathy in long term recovery and risk reduction. Why do we, as human beings, behave in ways that appear “irrational”? We face devastating disasters, mourn collective losses, question the system for a brief time — and then, once the dust settles, we slip quietly back into our comfort zones. Governments and institutions, too, learn little,…

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The Echoes Of Silence : A Heartfelt Tribute To Zubeen Garg,The Versatile Singer Of Assam

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By : Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN World KOLKATA : In life, he touched the lives of all those he came across. And in death, he traversed geographical boundaries, far and near, to enrich the lives of even those who he had never met. Yes, it is none other than Zubeen Garg, the mere utterance of whose name blurs my vision and touches my soul. His sudden death in foreign waters leaving a trail of unanswered questions is deeply shrouded in mystery and has devastated us beyond measure. Zubeen is said to…

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Pride of Bengal: Durga Pooja Celebrations In Kolkata

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Durga Puja is one of the most famous festivals celebrated in West Bengal and particularly in Kolkata, in honour of Goddess Durga during the period of Navaratri.  Durga is honored with extreme fervor during the annual Navratri festival, which marks the beginning of autumn and occurs typically in September or October. Durga puja is celebrated commonly by Bangladesh’s Hindu community. Some Bengali Muslims also take part in the festivities. In Dhaka, the Dhakeshwari Temple puja attracts visitors and devotees. In Nepal, the festivities are celebrated as Dashain.Beyond south Asia, Durga puja is organised by Bengali communities in the United…

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Karnataka’s Famous Mysore Dasara Celebrations Are In Full Swing

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By: Kauser Khan, Editor-ICN Group The main attraction of the ten-day Mysore Dasara festival is the Mysore Palace which is illuminated daily with nearly 100,000 light bulbs from 7 pm to 10 pm on all days of the festival. Karnataka’s famous Mysore Dasara celebrations are in full swing. It is also called Jamboo Savari for its grand elephant procession taking place. Dasara festivities, which began with the Vijayanagar kings as early as the 15th century in Mysore City is all ready for the final day and this year it marks 408th edition. Vijayadashami,…

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Pollution Affecting Fertility

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By: Dr. Warija Seth, M.D. (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)& Sr. Associate Editor-ICN LUCKNOW: Human evolution is the result of valuable qualities like empathy, sympathy, compassion and wit. Man changed his nature from nomad to stationary living. During the course of evolution man developed interdependent communities. They indulged in trade, excessive accumulation of wealth. Indulgence in pleasure and selfish behaviour has risen the rivalry among themselves.If we examine the swarmed and cramped cities of today, the nimble human is lost somewhere and a scowl, shrugged man looking for sudden thrust to raise oneself…

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Decode: Anxiety v/s Fear

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By: Abhinav Malhotra, Bureau Chief ICN Punjab & Corporate Brand Manager ZDL Zodiacal Pharmaceutics Pvt Ltd The thin demarcation that demands spotlight In the words of the Revered Swami Vivekananda Ji “The whole secret of existence is to have no fear” CHANDIGARH: Beginning the article on a positive yet pragmatic note, we will dive deep into the mystery of “fear” and the modern misused term “anxiety”. First, let us learn the basic definition of both the terms and understand the semantics. Fear Anxiety   As per the definition extrapolated from the National Centre…

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Disaster Recovery , Reconstruction and Resilience : Innovative Financial Tools

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By: Prof. Santosh Kumar, Sr. Advisor, NIDM & Sr. Consulting Editor-ICN NEW DELHI: Disaster is man-made or natural? Who is responsible for disaster? People, govt, corruption or nature? TV and social media are accusing one another. This is not a new phenomenon. It happens after every disaster in India and across the globe. Recent disaster in Turkey when it was hit by a great earthquake , TV and social media were flooded with such debates. India is currently witnessing huge floods in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi ( after 48…

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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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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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