Category: INDIA

Excellence with G.O.P.T.A.© Series: Part 100 (Effective Utilisation of GOPTA in ‘Prioritisation’)

ICN WORLD

By: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Sr. Associate Editor, ICN Group (In the past few articles, I discussed 3 limbs of prioritisation i.e. To-Do List, Prioritisation and Delegation. Today, I will sum up this crucial learning as to how GOPTA can be effectively used in prioritisation.)   Effective utilisation of GOPTA in ‘Prioritisation’ NOIDA: In the past few articles, we learnt about 3 limbs of prioritisation, namely, To-Do List, Prioritisation and Delegation. Before summing up the learning, I appreciate my heartful thanks to all of you who are with me till completion of…

Read More

Earth’s Magnetic Field Affecting The Navigation Of Ships

ICN WORLD

By: Tejeshwar Singh Rana, Chief Officer, Shell shipping-London, UK & Associate Editor-ICN Scientists know the earth can undergo phenomenon known as “geomagnetic reversal”, where these magnetic pole literally switch sides. The planet’s magnetic field is up to mischief again and geologists are pretty dumbfounded. Earth’s magnetic poles can wander several kilometers every year, however, the north pole’s movement has become incresingly stranger in recent years. For reasons that are currently unclear, the magnetic north pole seems to be increasingly slipping away from Canada and towards Siberia at an erratic rate, according to reports.…

Read More

To Call A Spade, A Spade Or To Spin A Yarn: Exploring The Truth Behind A Lie

ICN WORLD

By: Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN Group KOLKATA: I was watching ‘Liar Liar’, a 1997 American fantasy comedy film starring Jim Carrey and I began to wonder if it is but a good idea to speak the truth always or is it, at times, wiser to fabricate reality? The film is about a successful lawyer whose entire career is woven around a web of lies. His career  takes an ugly turn when his son wishes for him  not to lie for a day and the wish is fulfilled. Hilarious indeed is the…

Read More

Shimla is Not the Simla I Remember, Still Love It

ICN WORLD

By: Anoop Sood SHIMLA: Yearning for a sojourn in hills hits you once you sense that the liberation from boot camp- the corporate job- is just round the corner. Four decades in a corporate job is a long period, almost a lifetime. It is about to end and with it a part of life will get over.  You have two options- take up another assignment to put your experience to good use and prepare to die with your boots on or find a sojourn in the place you always wanted to…

Read More

One Of The Top Destinations For Medical Tourism: Mauritius

ICN WORLD

Mauritius has a large network of professional private clinics, each offering an exceptionally high standard of care. A medical operation in Mauritius is cheaper than in many parts of the world. Medical tourism (also known as medical travel or global healthcare) is the process in which a patient travels to another destination for medical or health and wellness services. Mauritius, an island-nation nestled off the southeast coast of the African mainland, is known for its beautiful beaches and wildlife. Mauritius is one of the top destinations for medical tourism. Mauritius…

Read More

Pollution Affecting Fertility

ICN WORLD

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 and…

Read More

Antarctica Ice Shelf Cracks-Warning For The Global Sea-Level Rise?

ICN WORLD

By: Prof. Jaswant Singh, Member-Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica & Arctic, Director-Institute of Earth Sciences & Executive Editor-ICN Group  Scientists believe that the entire West Antarctica Ice Sheet is likely to collapse within the next 100 years, sending a massive volume of water into the sea. The data collected by the researchers on Climate change and their forecasts based on General circulation model (GCM), Earth’s and ocean water temperature is increasing. This is not only affecting the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem but human life also. Climate change is the challenge of our generation.…

Read More

Blog1: What to Keep in Mind before Choosing a Career?

ICN WORLD

By: Rachna Mimani, Associate Editor-ICN KOLKATA: Choosing a career can be a tiring process. It is always advised that you choose a career you’d love to build and work in and not just merely toil to earn a living. It is very different from choosing a job. Your career is what you will be doing for the rest of your life. This decision has to be taken wisely. Otherwise you’ll be stuck doing something you do not love and this is dangerous. You cannot grow with something you absolutely have…

Read More

The Uniqueness Of Indian Festivals

ICN WORLD

By: Klinsa Kurien, Bureau Chief-ICN Kerala The ultimate end of all religions is to find an inner peace which should be spread around like a mother hen protectively surrounding her chicks. Our land India is indisputably a Great one of multiple religions, cultures and festivities.  Many religions like Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, Parsi faith have existed since time immemorial in it. The yearly calendar is divided into festivals which last all year long. The unique feature of all the festivals is the spirit of oneness among people of not…

Read More

Fight Against Dirty And Lecherous Beasts

ICN WORLD

By: Mehwash Fatima NEW DELHI: I don’t know much about other places, but here I am talking particularly about Delhi, as I am here since my childhood.Delhi is a very beautiful and fascinating city, no doubt. It has the best tourist places and best food. But, instead of all these, it has dark truths buried inside its beauty. We generally get to see the chimeras and the blooming streets, and shops. But very less people get acquainted with the gloom and horror hidden there. In schools, shopping places, coaching centers and…

Read More