4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Tajikistan, Tremors Felt In Delhi And Neighbourhood

NEW DELHI: Tremors were felt in several parts of Delhi-NCR region on Wednesday morning after a 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck Kofarnihon in Tajikistan. The earthquake was considered to be of moderate intensity and no Tsunami warning was issued.No casualties or damage to property has been reported so far. According to reports, tremors were felt in several parts of the Delhi and neighbouring cities.Tremors were also felt in several parts of Haryana and Punjab. Media reports said the depth of the earthquake was 5 km, but the United States Geological Survey (USGS)…

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Our Trip To The Island Country Of Sri Lanka

By: Shoubhik Bose & Debanjana Maitra Shoubhik and Debanjana are senior software engineers based in Boston.They are passionate about travelling and pack their bags to embark upon new adventures whenever they can. The City Of Kandy, Central Province The last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings From Unawatunta we took a tuk-tuk to the Galle Fort railways station and bought a ticket to Colombo Fort. We had had reserved train tickets from Colombo to Kandy which we had bought two days prior to our trip at the counter. In short, we took…

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Career Selection-A Basic Insight: Part 16

By: Satyendra Kumar Singh, Editor-ICN PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING This stream studies about person’s reactions and emotions. The understanding of individual’s behaviour helps in treatment of associated behavioural issues. A psychologist also performs counselling in various fields such as career, marital issues, clinical psychology etc. The major specializations in Psychology are Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Health Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Sports Psychology, Community Counselling, Educational Psychology, School Counselling, School Psychology etc. A psychologist should have good communication skills and must be compassionate. The analytical blend of mind and a patient approach is a required skill.…

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Our Trip To The Island Country Of Sri Lanka

By: Shoubhik Bose & Debanjana Maitra Shoubhik and Debanjana are senior software engineers based in Boston.They are passionate about travelling and pack their bags to embark upon new adventures whenever they can. The Town Of Unawatuna, Southern Province A seashore dotted with thousands of trees, coconuts, and palms dominating, strings of houses and hermitages along the coastline, human beings and superior beings such as Gandharvas, Siddhas, and ascetics, living in them and countless bejewelled celestial nymphs thronging the shore, the coast intermittently visited by heavenly beings, Gods and demons. ~ The Ramayana In 2004, Unawatuna…

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Pulwama Attack Mastermind Among 3 Jaish Terrorists Killed in Encounter, DIG Among Top Officials Injured

SRINAGAR: Three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists, including ‘Kamran’, suspected to be linked to the February 14 terror attack on a CRPF convoy, were killed in a fierce 16-hour encounter. Sources say Kamran had been hunted for years but had managed to stay under the radar as he traveled from village to village to draw young men into terror. Cops say he plotted the attack on the CRPF convoy in which over 40 soldiers were killed by a 19-year-old suicide attacker, Adil Ahmad Dar, who had joined the Jaish last year. Dar drove near…

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MONEY SERIES: PART 79

By: Tarun Prakash Srivastava, Sr. Executive Editor-ICN Group God is our senior partner Come on, my friend, I now welcome you last time. I have no hesitation in accepting that with the inspiration of the great God, the person I wanted to reveal the secret of eternal success and life, is the person you are, because if you were not that person, you might leave this journey from any of the last stoppages and have gone back. Your reach to your final stop is the symbol that I have searched the…

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Career Selection-A Basic Insight: Part 15

By: Satyendra Kumar Singh, Editor-ICN FOREIGN LANGUAGES In the era of globalisation there are lots of multinational companies working around. Hence, there is a growing need for persons who can communicate in foreign languages. While there are certain schools that have foreign languages in their curriculums still aspirants may learn the foreign languages from various institutes, colleges and universities who provide certificate and diploma courses in foreign languages. Courses Those who wish to pursue proper course in foreign languages can go upto PhD level through recognised universities. There are many diploma,…

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Excellence with G.O.P.T.A.© Series: Part 46

By: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Sr. Associate Editor, ICN Group (In the past article, we knew about how to identify what legacy you would like to leave behind you. Today, we will know how you can construct your own life by understanding the need & benefits of taking responsibility of your life.) Take responsibility of your life Joan Didion says, “the willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life is the source from which self-respect springs.” A man is outcome of his choice made over a period of time. So, I…

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Remembering The First Plastic Surgeon In World : Sir Harold Gillies

The greatest practitioner of plastic surgery in the early decades of the twentieth century was Sir Harold Delf Gillies, a New Zealander living in England, who advocated the treatment of patients with facial injuries in the context of the First World War.  The interest of Sir Harold Gillies, Commander of the British Empire, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in the treatment of nasal deformities and other facial abnormalities led him to become one of the pioneers of facial plastic surgery at the beginning of the 20th century.He is…

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One Of The Top Destinations For Medical Tourism: Mauritius

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…

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