By: Tarun Prakash Srivastava, Sr. Executive Editor-ICN Group “Our present condition is not important, but always our direction is important because our direction determines our next place in future.” This definition also tells us that it is possible to change your place in the society by rearranging of the small number of small words on the pages of your life. This change also improves our attitudes and pulls out ‘possible’ from every so-called ‘impossible.’ Whatever was unimaginable till yesterday, it is standing today in reality. This world was like yesterday, it…
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Say No To RO Water
By: Dr. Vasu Singh, Bureau Chief-ICN UP LUCKNOW: Everyone knows that Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems excel at removing water impurities, but few are aware that they also remove the beneficial minerals. In fact, the reverse osmosis process removes 92-99% of beneficial calcium and magnesium. What’s the big deal? After analyzing hundreds of scientific studies concerning demineralized or reverse osmosis water, the World Health Organization released a report stating that such water “has a definite adverse influence on the animal and human organism.” Consumers have been so concerned with removing as many things from water…
Read MoreOur Trip To The Island Country Of Sri Lanka
By : Shoubhik Bose Shoubhik is a senior engineer in his late 20s, working for a leading softare company in Bangalore. He loves to blog about tech and travel when is not at work. Planning The Trip — The 5 Towns Sri Lanka is known for its beaches, the colonial architecture, the Eurasian population and the Buddhist relics. We chose 2 beach towns — Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna, one fort of the colonial era— The Galle fort, one hill station with Buddhist relics — Kandy and one big city to unwind at the end of the trip — Colombo. One needs to fill an…
Read MoreMissile Scientist Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy Appointed DRDO Chief
Renowned scientist Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, who is known for his R&D in missile systems and contribution in aerospace technologies. NEW DELHI: The Government on Saturday appointed renowned scientist Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy as the Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Dr. Reddy was holding charge as the Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister and also as Director General of the strategic missiles division. The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet approved Reddy’s appointment for a period of two years from the date of assumption of charge or…
Read MoreMoney Series: Part 11
By: Tarun Prakash Srivastava, Sr. Executive Editor-ICN Group Now the most important question, which is knocking at your brain, arises, – “If the above concept of ‘saving’ is contaminated then what is the correct meaning of ‘saving’? After all, what part of income do we consider as ‘saving’? I am sharing with you today that the successful people of the world understood the meaning of ‘saving’ and according to which they worked and touched the infinite heights of life. According to all successful people and also me, ‘saving’ only has…
Read MoreOh,But To Be Free !!
By : Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN Group KOLKATA : On August 15, as I boarded the local train, I felt free, not because we, Indians were celebrating our political Independence from the East India Company but simply because I was free to choose a seat in the train that was unlike other weekdays not bursting at the seams. I was free to breathe the fresh air that echoed my joy to be able to blow freely. There seemed to be sweet melody in the wind unstifled by the loud arguments and chatter…
Read MoreMoney Series : Part 10
Tarun Prakash Srivastava, Sr. Executive Editor- ICN Group “Savings is the part of the income that remains unspent after all your expenses.” Now, we try to understand this formula with clarity. Your initial income comes from your savings. When you plant the seeds of saving for a purpose, you will be, one day, the owner of the precious harvesting. It is essential for us to understand the idea of “saving” correctly and accept and use it only in its true meaning. Akash is one of my good friends. Our childhood…
Read MoreFormer Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Dies At 93, National Holiday Tomorrow
NEW DELHI: Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has died at the age of 93 following a prolonged illness, according to a hospital statement. Vajpayee had been hospitalised since June with a kidney infection and chest congestion.On Thursday morning that Vajpayee was in a critical condition after top Indian politicians visited him in New Dehli’s All India Institute of Medical Science. Vajpayee was born on December 25, 1924 in Gwalior.Vajpayee served as India’s prime minister three times: for 13 days in 1996, 11 months in 1998 to 1999 and…
Read MoreSons of Babur: Mere Slang or the Means to Explore the Great Mughal Dynasty of India?
By: Dr Mohammad Aleem, Editor, ICN Group NEW DELHI: It was a sheer pleasure to watch the play, Sons of Babur, written by Salman Khurshid — a prolific writer and a versatile personality. Since a long time ago, I wanted to watch this play quite eagerly, and for many obvious reasons. First, why has the author named it “Sons of Babur” after the founder of the Mughal dynasty, Babur? What does it mean to say like that? Was the naming of the play a deliberate effort on the part of…
Read MoreThe seventh edition of Ziro Festival of Music in Arunachal promises to be the most eco-friendly outdoor festival in India
By: Dr. Dakter Esse, Editor-ICN ITANAGAR: The seventh edition of Ziro Festival of Music (ZFM) is set to commence this September with off-the-block offering for all music lovers. ZFM aims to raise awareness of northeast India and bring it into the mainstream consciousness of the country through music, art and culture. It is hosted by the Apatani tribe people at Ziro, a beautiful, serene valley in central Arunachal Pradesh and supported by the local and state government. With a sustained growth in festival followers over the years, Ziro Festival of Music is now…
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