Category: WORLD

In June in Greenland, sled dogs would normally be running on ice.Scientists have warned that record-setting temperatures will continue as a result of climate change. The world experienced its hottest June on record last month, with an average temperature worldwide of 61.6F (16.4C), according to new data.France crossed the 45C mark for the first time. Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Turkey also recorded their highest ever temperatures for June.Europe, Asia and Africa, as well as the Hawaii and US Gulf of Mexico regions, experienced their hottest Junes…

By: Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN Group KOLKATA: One often hears that  in today’s world, man has lost his ability to remain content with one partner all his life. In other words,treading beyond conjugal ties  is a relatively new phenomenon corroding the foundation of marriage in the modern world. I would but beg to differ with such a view as History has a different story to tell. Fidelity to one partner has been probably desired but quite often proved to be elusive. Had man been satisfied in a  monogamous relationship in the days of…

NEW DELHI: ICJ has directed Pakistan to review the death sentence order, to reconsider it and give Kulbhushan Yadav a fair trial by providing him consular access. The ICJ ruled in favour of India by 15 to 1 votes. The World Court stated that Jadhav’s death sentence should remain suspended till Pakistan reviews and reconsiders the conviction. The court also directed Pakistan to provide Kulbhushan Jadhav with consular access in line with international diplomatic norms. The court also recognised Pakistan’s breach of the Vienna Convention. The session today was held…

By: Tejeshwar Singh Rana, Chief Officer, Shell shipping-London, UK & Associate Editor-ICN   The means of luxurious lifestyle experiences around us are immense in number.While the search for a one-of-a-kind experience on the land ends with a long list of options to live in the moment. The experiential purchases at the sea are limited in contrast to its enormity.However, at sea, the experiences the luxurious cruise ships and yachts can offer transcend the outnumbered choices on land. As being affordable to a large number of customers compared to yachts, the cruise ships play…

By: Rakesh Lohumi, Sr. Editor-ICN Group  SHIMLA: The very idea of killing monkeys is abhorrent to Hindus who see the image of their revered deity Lord Hanuman in the simians. Populations of monkeys thrived in an around various temples of Lord Hanuman across the country. Food was available for the simians  in plenty in urban areas too as Hindus consider feeding the monkeys as a pious act. Mount Jakhu, the highest peak of Shimla , has one such old temple and thickly forested hill served as a natural sanctuary for…

By: Tejeshwar Singh Rana, 2nd Officer, Shell shipping-London, UK & Associate Editor-ICN  Shipping ports, until the dawn of last century, had been used predominately for trading goods, fishing, migrating, world commerce and warfare etc. However, people have learned to take the sheer fun out of this shipping business by spending vacation onboard, cruising to the most favourite destinations around the world. The maritime history deciphers the anachronism of the beautiful ancient ports which stand the test of time and persist as the topographic points of interest. In this article we present you…

By: Tejeshwar Singh Rana, 2nd Officer, Shell shipping-London, UK & Associate Editor-ICN  Shipping industry, as name denotes, is meant for the heavy goods transportation through the sea ways, from the clothes that the people wear to the food they eat. Today almost everything is being transported through the ships. Shipping industry is also termed as the invisible industry. Ships are operated by seafarers, who perform the tough job of crossing the high seas through rough sea conditions. The seafarers are on duty call on 24 hours while they are on board ships…