Category: WORLD

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

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By: Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN Group  KOLKATA: 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…

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Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Hits Northwest Haiti, Killing At Least 11

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Haiti is prone to earthquakes as the island sits adjacent to major fault lines along the so-called “Ring of Fire”. PORT-AU-PRINCE: A 5.9-magnitude earthquake that struck off the northwest coast of Haiti left at least 11 people dead and more than 130 injured, authorities in the Caribbean nation said on Sunday. The epicenter of the quake was located about 19 kilometers (12 miles) northwest of the city of Port-de-Paix, the US Geological Survey reported. In a post on Twitter, President Jovenel Moïse urged people to remain calm after the civil…

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Role Of Supranationalism In Family Planning Programs And The Proliferation Of Contraception

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By: Rebecca Brindza, Editor-ICN International ISRAEL: Policymakers in the present day have grown increasingly aware of the “multidimensional set of social processes that create, multiply, stretch, and intensify worldwide social interdependencies and exchanges while at the same time fostering in people a growing awareness of deepening connections between the local and the distant.” (Steger, 2005). Therefore, it is no surprise that within the globalized era, national policies have become deeply intertwined with global issues. This is echoed by the fact that developing states are increasingly susceptible to happenings in the global arena,…

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The Trip To Western & Central Europe 2017

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By: Shoubhik Bose & Debanjana Maitra Shoubhik and Debanjana, senior engineers in software companies of repute in Bangalore love travelling in India and abroad. They take time out to share their experiences through their travelogues. The Italian Riviera ( Cinque Terre ), Italy We took a flight from Palermo to Rome, and then a couple of trains to La Spezia. From Rome, we took a train to La Spezia ( a 6 journey ). There is a train service with connects La Spezia with all the 5 villages of Cinque Terre. So if…

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Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad, A Yazidi Woman Who Was Captured By ISIS

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BAGHDAD: The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to renowned gynecologist Denis Mukwege and Yezidi (Ezidi) human rights activist, Nadia Murad, for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict. The award was announced Friday at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo. The recipient is chosen by a committee of five people elected by the Norwegian Parliament. There were 331 candidates for the Nobel Peace Prize for 2018 the second highest number ever. Of those, 216 were individuals and 115 were…

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A Heart-To-Heart Talk With Fellow Teachers On World Teachers’ Day

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By: Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN Group KOLKATA: October 5, World Teachers’ Day is also known as International Teachers Day. The United Nations applauds  the role teachers play in providing quality education at all levels. World Teachers’ Day, is a global observance and not a public holiday. “ Let us look back to look into.” On October 5, 1966, the “Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers” was signed by representatives of UNESCO and International Labour Organization. It was on October 5, 1994, that the first World Teachers’ Day was observed. This event…

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The Trip To Western & Central Europe 2017

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By: Shoubhik Bose & Debanjana Maitra Shoubhik and Debanjana, senior engineers in software companies of repute in Bangalore love travelling in India and abroad. They take time out to share their experiences through their travelogues. Palermo, Sicily, Italy Day 1 We took a 2 and a half hour flight from Paris to the city of Palermo in the island of Sicily. The runway of the Palermo airport We stayed at an AirBnB which was a huge suite with 2 bathrooms,with balconies, a bedroom with chandeliers and a living room with vintage woodern furniture.…

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Indonesia Earthquake And Tsunami Death Toll Passes 832 As Search For Survivors Continues

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At least 832 people have died after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake triggered tsunami waves as high as six metres (20 feet). A 7.5-magnitude earthquake, and a number of very powerful aftershocks, struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi yesterday, triggering a tsunami that has slammed into Palu-the capital of Central Sulawesi province. At least 832 people have been lost, with thousands more still missing. Buildings have collapsed; electricity and telecommunications are down; and roads, bridges and airports have been damaged, limiting travel to affected areas. The city of Palu has been…

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Indonesian Earthquake Yet Another Warning For Urban India

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By: Dr. Kumar Raka, Editor-ICN & Rebecca Brindza, Editor, ICN International A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Sulawesi Island of Indonesia on Friday and till the time reports from Govt. agencies and the media claims that about 400 people have lost their lives with massive destruction of infrastructure and property. Within next couple of hours the casualties may climb up to thousands as per Disaster Management Agency spokesperson. The city of Pelu home of 350,000 people is heavily devastated with more than 600 people being treated in local hospitals and hundreds still…

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Tsunami And Earthquake In Indonesia Kill Nearly 400

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Indonesia is one of the most disaster-prone nations on earth.It lies on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, where tectonic plates collide and many of the world’s volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur. At least 400 people were killed, many swept away as giant waves crashed onto beaches, when a major earthquake and tsunami hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, authorities said on Saturday. Hundreds had gathered for a festival on the beach in the city of Palu on Friday when waves as high as six metres (18 feet) smashed onshore at…

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