Impact Of Climatic Changes In Indian Agriculture

By: Prof. R K Yadav (Deptt of Genetics and Plant Breeding C.S. Azad Univ. of Agril. & Tech. Kanpur & Sr. Associate Editor-ICN Group) and Dr. Shweta (Asstt. Professor) KANPUR: Climate change has a serious impact on the availability of various resources on the earth especially water, which sustains life on this planet. Changes in the biosphere, biodiversity and natural resources are adversely affecting human health and quality of life. Throughout the 21st century, India is projected to experience warming above global level. India will also begin to experience more seasonal variation…

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Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Which Won’t Bite Humans Are In The Pipeline…

By: Dr. Ripudaman Singh (Special Correspondent-ICN Group) & Hemant Kumar ( Agriculture Correspondent-ICN Group) NEW DELHI: Mosquitoes genetically engineered not to smell humans may offer a big relief to tourists who have seen their summer holidays ruined by itchy bites. The mosquitoes which are most effective when it comes to transmitting disease are those that have become highly used to feeding on humans. Efforts to prevent the spread of malaria by killing mosquitoes with insecticides are proving problematic, because they quickly become resistant to the chemicals. Now, the US Defense Department has…

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ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING : BEAUTY OR BEAST

By: Poornima Dubey( Bureau-Ayodhya/Fiazabad ) AYODHYA: As many responsible citizens of this world , you are also  taking several steps to reduce carbon footprint at home, dutifully recycle your wastes each week, replace all the incandescent light bulbs in your home by LEDs or CFLs  but even then also you are burdening our universe with great effect of light spilling very much by a major problem of artificial lightening  at its peak named as luminous pollution means the excessive, misdirected or invasive use of artificial outdoor lighting. This form of pollution…

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One Of The Most Respected Geologists Of India: Prof. Talat Ahmad

By: Dr. Mohammad Aleem ( Chief News Editor, ICN Group ) NEW DELHI: We are living in an age of uncertainty and insecurity. Vulnerability to our lives and property has increased manifold in recent times. Constantly we are fighting with the natural calamities like flood, deluge, earthquake, tsunami and other such disasters. Of late, many Indian states like Gujarat, Rajasthan have passed through one of the worst phases of flood where many precious lives have been lost and wealth of billions of rupees has been washed out. Who can forget the…

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EATING A RAINBOW OF PLANT-BASED FOODS FOR THE MULTITUDE OF HEALTH BENEFITS

By: Prof.Nand Lal (Dean,Faculty of Life Sciences & Former Pro-Vice Chancellor,C.S.J.M.Kanpur University) & Priti Sachan (PhD Scholar) KANPUR:Food is the group of substances (of plant and animal origin) consumed to provide nutrition (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals etc) to the body of an organism. There are basically three type of food according to their specific requirements and functions; Energy giving foods (cereals, root vegetables, fats, oils, sugar) which are rich in carbohydrates and provide energy, Body building foods (pulses, milk and milk products, meat, fish, eggs) which are rich in protein and help in…

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BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTRE:AREA 28 AND INDIA’S NUCLEAR PROGRAM

By:Debraj Deb (Bureau Chief-ICN Tripura) Area 28 is real. And it is a closely guarded facility at Trombay, just 13 Km from Mumbai city, the business capital of India.For those wondering if it has got anything to do with secret facilities and nuclear programs, well yes, Area 28 is a part of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), the first facility of India’s Nuclear Energy Program. And that’s all they told you, until now. MUMBAI: India’s Nuclear Program started way back in 1957. From being a handful of people struggling with…

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BARC’S FOOD IRRADIATON TECHNOLOGY FACES BLUES AS ITS OWN PUBLICS REJECT IRRADIATED FOODS

By:Debraj Deb (Bureau Chief-ICN Tripura) Navi Mumbai: While officials at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and its other sister concerns struggle to get people convinced about the beneficial applications of nuclear radiation, the organization’s own people have summarily rejected irradiated food items and other consumables. While speaking to (ICN) during a specialized media visit at the Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT) facility near Vashi at Navi Mumbai, Senior General Manager for Marketing and Services B.K. Pathak said that therer were efforts to popularize irradiated food products at the BARC facility…

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Prof. Yash Pal: A Tribute To The Veteran Scientist And Educationist

By: Dr. Shah Ayaz Siddiqui ( Editor-In-Chief-ICN Group) Veteran scientist Prof Yash Pal was in the role of ‘Science Guru’ in the science-fiction series ‘Turning Point’. LUCKNOW: Prof.Yash Pal (26 November 1926 – 24 July 2017) was an Indian scientist, educator and educationist. He was known for his contributions to the study of cosmic rays, as well as for being an institution-builder. In his later years, he became one of the leading science communicators of the country. He has been honoured with the Padma Bhushan (1976) and the Padma Vibhushan (2013), the third and second highest Indian civilian…

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PICTURESQUE AND PEACEFUL MOUNTAINS INSPIRE LOVE FOR NATURE

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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CHEWING GUM FACTS REVEAL IT MORE HARMFUL TO HEALTH THAN ANYTHING HUMAN EATS

By:Prof. Nand Lal (Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences, Former Pro-Vice Chancellor C.S.J.M.Kanpur University & Editorial Group Advisor-Science & Tech, ICN Group) Chewing gum is easily one of the most toxic products available, and it is difficult to ever know exactly what it contains due to vague terms such as “gum base” and “artificial flavours”. KANPUR: People do not typically ingest Chewing Gum and pay very little attention to its ingredients assuming that if the gum is not swallowed, then the ingredients should not be a concern. However, the ingredients in gum travel into the blood stream faster and in…

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