By: C.P. Singh, Literary Editor-ICN Group The only thing that never stops, The only thing that is ever changing, The only thing that is unforeseen, The only thing that gives us training. That is the flux of time We are not masters but servant, We are not governing but being governed. We are not facing but so forced, We are not doing but so bound. Under the flux of time. It is not same but varies for all, It is not same but varies for ever. It is not same…
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Artificial Lighting : Beauty Or Beast
By: Poornima Dubey, Sub Editor-ICN Light pollution affects every citizen. It is a serious environmental concern that wastes money, resources and cause different types of pollution also such as air pollution while jeopardizing wildlife, our environment, health and human heritage. 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…
Read MoreFacts Of The Matter, Flowers & Honey Bee Therapies
By: Dr. Ripudaman Singh, Associate Editor-ICN Utilities of Flowers NEW DELHI: Few tips on how to rejuvenate yourself amidst flowers and exotic herbs.The therapeutic properties of flowers like Rose, Hibiscus, Jasmine, etc. are being used to develop the treatments keeping in mind their cooling, balancing and toning, etc. properties. Rose Flower Therapies The properties of the rose help our skin and senses. Acting as an excellent aphrodisiac, it is anti-depressive, its odour and chemical properties calm, balance and provides joy. It is not only beautiful and seductive, it’s lightly toning and…
Read MoreUGC Visits Patkai For ‘Autonomy Extension’
By: Dr. Dakter Esse, Editor-ICN PATKAI: Established in 1974, Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) one of the oldest institutes in the state of Nagaland was first conferred the ‘Autonomous’ status in 2005 and following years the college had its autonomy extended. This time round again the University Grant Commission sent a peer team to assess the college for ‘Autonomy Extension’. The five-member UGC peer team on a two-day visit to the college campus on Friday assessed the infrastructural-financial-human resources, teaching-learning processes, adaptation of upgraded technologies, teaching-research and the progress from the…
Read MoreCalcium 4.0
By: Dr Ameya Tripathi, Associate Editor-ICN Hypocalcemia part 2 In our previous article we have discussed in detail about physiological results and symptoms of hypocalcemia. LUCKNOW:Acute hypocalcemia can result in severe symptoms requiring hospitalization, whereas patients who gradually develop hypocalcemia are more likely to be asymptomatic. 1 Symptoms of hypocalcemia most commonly include paresthesia, muscle spasms, cramps, tetany, circumoral numbness, and seizures. Hypocalcemia can also present with laryngospasm, neuromuscular irritability, cognitive impairment, personality disturbances, prolonged QT intervals, electrocardiographic changes that mimic myocardial infarction, or heart failure. A thorough family history should…
Read MoreSave A Life By Stop The Bleed
LUCKNOW: Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) Lucknow Joints hands for training of trainers in Stop the Bleed program of American college of surgeons,USA introduced by Dr Mayur Narayan,Trauma Surgeon and Critical care specialist from Weill Cornell medical school, New York USA on 28 July 2019. Weill Cornell Medicine has a history of excellence in patient care, offering cutting-edge therapies and individualized care throughout New York City.Surgeons at Weill Cornell Medicine are widely recognized and respected for their expertise and for being at the forefront of advances in the…
Read MoreExcellence with G.O.P.T.A.© Series: Part 87 (Avoid petty distractions)
By: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Sr. Associate Editor, ICN Group (In the past article, we knew about the benefits of advance planning. Today, we will know how to save ourselves from petty distractions.) Avoid petty distractions NOIDA: As the day progresses, petty distractions are quite natural to come to you. You can’t have any escape from such distractions. These are part of life. You must have seen that once you start doing some work requiring concentration, mobile starts ringing. You just finish answering the call to find that a message from…
Read MoreHimachal Jails For Reforming Culprits
By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group SHIMLA: A society could be measured by the way it treats its prisoners. A prison or jail is a place in which people are physically confined and usually deprived of a range of personal freedom. The system of prison administration in India is age old. Dagshai Jail was constructed by British Empire at Solan district of Himachal Pradesh in 1849 having 54 cells, out of which 16 were for solitary confinement. It is now transformed into Dagshai Jail Museum for the tourists. Generally the offenders…
Read MoreReview: The Ethical Doctor By Dr. Kamal Kumar Mahawar
By: Dr. Mohammad Aleem, Editor-ICN Group NEW DELHI: Government hospitals are not so efficient to deal with such problems. In India, only a few government hospitals are there to cater the millions of patients every day in their hour of need and trouble. The rural areas are worst hit. Kamal Kumar Mahawar, who himself is a medical professional and a Bariatric Surgeon and lives in England, has written this book with much passion and insight against the malpractices of his own profession. No doubt, a doctor can reveal the truth of…
Read MoreTHE EMOTIONAL SPROUTS
By: C.P. Singh, Literary Editor-ICN Group The real – true and ever available best our natural – dears , Of humanity in general and tendencies on our live Earth . Are uncalled – un – informed – un – waited , ‘Death – Ready – Tears’, Which are seen , ever attached in every – glad – sad – dearth . The situation may be internal , even external or far others’ , One starts thinking , involving self and gets into it . Emotions do take their own place…
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