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

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

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?

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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Between Sad And World

By: C.P. Singh, Literary Editor-ICN Group There may be various reasons to become sad. As soon as one becomes sad, he is “ Worldly Bad “. Eats sorrow, thinks and uses calamities, wears clad, Drinks the ocean of tears, within, openly glad. One can be very happy by rains, others not, Clouds do carry their effects, as we perceive. Sky, clouds, rains on earth, regularly we got, But well talked about, “Horizons”, ever deceive. Rains are our beings and sun rays, happiness, Once, both cooperate, we see a  “ Rainbow ”.…

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A Soft Squeal

By: Amitabh Dixit, Editor-ICN Life is a long journey starts with a Soft squeal………. And runs towards the end with tears…………… In between Lot many roses reflect their fragrance Lot many times bumble bees dance around them We don’t count. How many times sun wraps us with its warmth? How many times moon comes and knocks secretly on our doors We don’t listen. How many times the Hawk cuckoo bird expresses its enthusiasm on the sound of clouds How many times the Kite of butterflies gets itself tied with the threads of wind………

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Excellence with G.O.P.T.A.© Series: Part 94 (Prioritisation according to energy levels)

By: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Sr. Associate Editor, ICN Group (In some of the past articles, we knew about steps in preparing To-Do List. Today we will know about prioritisation of different tasks in your To-Do List)   Prioritisation of the different tasks according to your own energy levels NOIDA: The old theory of prioritisation is giving priority to the tasks according to their importance and urgency. One more important criterion is prioritising according to your own ‘energy levels’ required for the task to be completed.  At our workplace, there are many…

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Arun Jaitley: A Student Remembers ….

By: Sumit Singh NEW DELHI: As Arun Jaitley started his political journey with ABVP in Delhi University, he uses to be our first person of choice to approach to request him to visit JNU for the public meetings in JNU during JNUSU elections. A life well lived…for country, party, family and friends. The ABVP leader, DUSU President in 1974, was the first satyagrahi of 1975 Emergency. The student leader was the chosen coordinator by Jai Prakash Narayan to prepare ground for the battle against Indira Gandhi, then Prime Minister. His…

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Organ Donation: Giving The Gift Of Life

By: Dr Ameya Tripathi, Associate Editor-ICN LUCKNOW: Organ donation day is observed on August 13 every year. Today is trying to motivate people to donate their healthy and valuable organs after death to save lives. There is a large number of populations that die due to organ failure in India. As per the National Health Portal, 500,000 people died due to the unavailability of organs. Organ donation day also tries to spread information and make people aware of organ donation. He tried to dispel the myths and fears that were in…

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SNATCHED LIFE

By: C.P. Singh, Literary Editor-ICN Group Life is a boon, auspiciously provided by the nature, It is not similar, still fixed in prudent armature. Time granted to live here old, or even to die immature To put best possible deeds, to please all, by our nature. Life may be small, medium or even prolonged one, It all depends on the nature’s will, to please none. What so ever be the case, it is similar to none, Only one aspect resembles, but expiry of none. Normal life is one, which lives ideal…

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The River Wanders….Flows

By: Amitabh Dixit, Editor-ICN The river wanders…..rambles……roves Flows continuously The river does not know why it wanders….Why roves…….why rambles……… Why flows….. Hiding the children of swagger wandering clouds under its lap Covering & wrapping all of them with a touch of love in its chest The river passes through so many low & high paths The river does not know why it passes The river bless the forest gives them life How big the river’s pane is …. The tree of civilizations stands on the same River is light as…

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