Category: INDIA

Australia Suffers Worst Drought In 800 Years

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Under the United Nations sponsored Paris Agreement on climate change, the international community is aiming to limit warming to 2.0°C, and the researchers warn of the impact that future generations will have to face. The tropical zone extends from the Andes in South America to northern parts of Argentina and Chile to the Sahara desert. The Sahara is currently sitting on the edge of the tropical atmosphere, known as the dry subtropical zone of the tropics, and is known for hot and humid summers and mild winters. The dry subtropical…

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Money Series: Part 7

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By: Tarun Prakash Srivastava, Sr. Executive Editor-ICN Group God would have expected something from us. Some divine mission must have been associated with this great body given by God. I have a refreshing example to share with you. As I told you beforehand that I am a law professional, but I always see and experience life very positively. Some time back, I laid the foundation of an ‘Expert Zone’ to increase my knowledge, information, social interaction, cooperation, and income, and on this platform, I tried to put together the experts of…

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All for Sachin Tendulkar !

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His name is synonymous with Indian Premier League (IPL) for almost a decade. Having hosted various shows during the popular cricket league, Samir Kochhar has certainly carved a niche for himself as one of the most talented and entertaining hosts of the small screen. With a rich baritone and a suave personality, Samir has become a household name and he is highly recognised and admired by the television audience. Samir, who is a great admirer of Sachin Tendulkar, was surprised to learn that the shoot of his upcoming Tamil film,…

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CCTV CAMERAS AND PRIVATE LIVES ARE THEY CONDUCIVE?

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By: Klinsa Kurien, Bureau Chief-ICN Kerala As Jennifer Lopez once expressed, “doubt is a killer. You just have to know who you are and what you stand for”. We call this age the New Millennium, the New Age, the Developed World, a Globalized existence and many other synonyms adorn this list. There have been remarkable achievements no doubt in every sphere and activity of man. Life is made easier, what with the advent of computer technology. With everything at our hands in this e-world, people need not even step outside their…

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Health Benefits Of Flax Seed Or Linseed

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By: Prof. R K Yadav (Deptt of Genetics and Plant Breeding C.S. Azad Univ. of Agril. & Tech. Kanpur & Executive Editor-ICN Group) and Dr. Shweta (Asstt. Professor) Today, flaxseed is available as seeds, oil, powder, tablets, capsules and flour. It is consumed as a dietary supplement to prevent constipation, diabetes, cholesterol, cancer, and other conditions. KANPUR: Linseed or flax seed was cultivated Babylon as early as 3000 BC. In the 8th century, King Charlemagne believed so strongly in the health benefits of flaxseed that the passed laws requiring his subjects to consume it. In general, there exist…

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277 Fake Engineering Colleges In India, Delhi Tops With 66

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has already maintained a list of 24 fake universities on its official website. NEW DELHI: There are as many as 277 fake engineering colleges functioning in India, with Delhi having 66 such institutes offering engineering and technical courses on top of the list. According to a document tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday by Minister of State Human Resource Development Satya Pal Singh, besides the national capital, Telangana and West Bengal have 35 and 27 such fake technical institutes, respectively. The list also includes 23 colleges…

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Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017-Coverage and Impact

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By: Vatsala Bhusry, Bureau Chief-ICN Delhi NEW DELHI: The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017, passed by the upper and lower house of the Indian Parliament increases the maternity leave available to working women from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for the first two children. Maternity leave for children beyond the first two and to mothers adopting a child below the age of three months as well as the commissioning mothers (surrogate mother) will continue to be 12 weeks.  Along with every establishment with more than 50 employees to provide for crèche…

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Road Accidents: Morocco To Organise Conference On Safety Measures

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The African continent has a high risk of death for road crashes for vulnerable users. Pedestrians and cyclists represent 43% of Africa’s road victims. Africa has the world’s highest rate of fatal road accidents, despite having relatively small numbers of vehicles in circulation, and improving road safety has gained traction in recent years as a key development priority for the continent. Travelling in Morocco by car is the most common and most convenient way to get from city to city.The roads connecting the major cities in Morocco  such as Casablanca,…

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Facebook Uncovers Attempts To Disrupt 2018 US Midterm Elections, Bans 32 Pages And Accounts

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Facebook says more than 290,000 accounts followed at least one of the fake pages. The most followed Facebook Pages had names such as “Aztlan Warriors,” ”Black Elevation,” ”Mindful Being,” and “Resisters.” Facebook says it has removed 32 accounts and pages believed to have been set up to influence the mid-term US elections in November. According to a Facebook official, the company held briefings in the House and Senate this week. The official declined to be named because the briefings were private. The company said it doesn’t know who is behind…

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CSE Releases Latest Assessment Report On District Mineral Foundations (DMF)

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By: Dr. Dakter Esse, Editor-ICN Report analyses 12 mining states.Does in-depth assessment of five of them- Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan – which together have collectedover 72 per cent of the country’s Rs 18,467 crore DMF fund NEW DELHI: “The District Mineral Foundation (DMF) scheme is a people-centric vision of natural resource governance where people’s right to benefit has been put at the forefront. If developed and implemented well, DMFs not only have a huge potential for improving the lives and livelihoods of some of the poorest communities, they could also…

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