Category: INDIA

Biodegradable Plastics: Finding The Market

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By: Prof. Jaswant Singh, Member-Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica & Arctic, Director-Institute of Earth Sciences & Executive Editor-ICN Group  Biodegradable plastics also have versatile applications such as plastic grocery bags, disposable containers, personal care products, agricultural plastics, medical devices etc. Plastics have become a very important and essential commodity in the life of modern man because of its durability, strength, flexibility, light weight and low cost of production. Plastic in the environment has been regarded as more of an aesthetic nuisance since the material is biologically inert and nonbiodegradable. More…

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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 Farmers in mid-hills and higher hills switched over to horticulture and took to apple cultivation in a big way as the mountainous terrain is not suitable for growing agricultural crops due to topographical constraints. 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…

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Imam-E-Hind, A Ramkatha In Urdu Will Be Played On Stage

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By: Eram Fatima, Asstt. Editor-ICN For the first time in the History, an Urdu Ramkatha will be staged.In India, millions and millions of people not only worship Ram, but also admire and emulate him as a great role model. NEW DELHI, Sunday, September 01 A book by Dr. Mohammad Aleem, Imam-E-Hind- Ram (play) was released in a program named, Imam e Hind Ram-sabke Ram, organized at the Constitution Club of India. Joining the function as cheif guest, Arif Muhammad Khan, ex-minister and newly appointed Governor said that Culture isn’t associated with…

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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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“When-Sad–Am-I“

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By: C.P. Singh, Literary Editor-ICN Group Our feelings and  emotions, ever tend, To create and change our state of mind. It comes from, one’s core and well pretend, To own our being’s full fore or behind. This state of mind ,jolts , one’s emotional core, Creating similar feelings , filled there in. In every aspect and fact, it comes before, Dissolving it in the fluid, to smear –there – in. Such state of being, be it either sad or glad, Renews the feelings and even  persona. And it proves, some times…

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Excellence with G.O.P.T.A.© Series: Part 95 (Delegation)

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By: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Sr. Associate Editor, ICN Group (In last article, we knew about prioritisation according to your own energy levels. From today onwards, in some of the next articles, we will know about the power and steps in delegation.)   Decide what to delegate  Last step of prioritising is to use positive discrimination in deciding, whether any particular task is to be done by yourself, or to be delegated to anybody else, or to be outsourced.  When we hear the word ‘delegation’, the first connotations, which come to our…

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Gandhi And His Links With Sports

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By: Dr. Arif Mohammad, Sr. Sub Editor-ICN Sports NEW DELHI: It is widely believed that Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi had no links with sports. In the pages of history there is rarely any reference of that the Mahatma Gandhi playing or endorsing a sport much. Though this not makes or tagged him as anti-sports person. It might be due to the fact that during his period people were more concerned about the freedom and their rights. And the thrust of Mahatma Gandhi was to free the nation through his political and socio-economic…

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Hai Ram Ke Wajood Par Hindustan Ko Naaz, Ahle Nazar Samajhte Hain Usko Imam-e-Hind

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By: Eram Fatima, Asstt. Editor-ICN NEW DELHI: In India, millions and millions of people not only worship Ram, but also admire and emulate him as a great role model.In Indian culture, nothing can equate with the ethos of our ancient culture and tradition other than the great teachings of Rama. In Urdu literature and culture, Ramayana has always been revered and taken as a great literary treasure and around three hundred different versions of Ramayana in translation and other forms got published in Urdu from time to time since 1857.…

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‘Ek Pyar Ka Nagma…’: The Song That Changed Ranu Mondal’s Life

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By: Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN Group KOLKATA: Those familiar with the fairytale of Cinderella will remember how with the swish of a  magic wand, fairy Godmother had brought about a dramatic change in the ever-deprived and ever- tormented life of Cinderella. Fairy tales are believed to be  a temporary escape into the non-existent world of fantasy. But the recent fairy tale  of a nonentity’s overnight evolution into a celebrity, though too good to be true is nevertheless true.  There are two main characters in this tale. One is a poor woman…

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How Relevant Are These Age-Old Proverbs In Today’s World?

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By: Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN Group  Disclaimer: The following analysis is meant for amusement purpose only and the reader is requested to read it “with a pinch of salt”. When in Rome do as the Romans do: The reverse, I believe is true. If you do as stated, you’ll be lost in the crowd and can never be the one among many. You have to do things differently if you wish to get noticed and receive acclaim. So, ‘When in Rome, do as the Americans do, do as the Greeks do or…

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