Month: August 2019

The Driving Force For Survival In Life

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By: Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN Group KOLKATA: ‘ Blood’- the red thick fluid that oozes out when there is an incision- purposeful or otherwise. It is this blood that flows in each and every human and animal life that exists. It is the elixir of life. Just as we take life for granted, we often tend to consider blood as something we automatically are supposed to have flowing in our veins. However, when bleeding due to any injury occurs and there is loss of blood, life is endangered.It becomes imperative to…

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Bhutan Has A Special Place In The Hearts Of 130 Crore Indians: PM Modi

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THIMPHU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Bhutan on a two-day state visit. Modi was received by his Bhutanese counterpart Dr Lotay Tshering and others on his arrival at the Paro International Airport. PM Modi received a guard of honour at the airport.PM Modi is in Thimphu on his second visit to Bhutan and the first since his re-election in May this year. Addressing the students of the Royal University of Bhutan here, Modi asked them to work hard and take the Himalayan nation to great heights.Modi said India is keen…

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From The Unread Pages Of History Of Indian Freedom Struggle: Part 1

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By: Amitabh Dixit, Editor-ICN TANTIA/TANTYA MAMA LUCKNOW: Historian Griffin has written, “Never before has a more significant event occurred in India than the revolution of 1857.” Although the Revolt of 1857 was unsuccessful, the results were unprecedented, widespread and lasting improvements. From the womb of the same revolution of 1857, many such heroes emerged, who have got very little reference in history, but they are still alive and respected in the public even after more than 150 years, in folk tales and in folk songs. One of such them was…

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Excellence with G.O.P.T.A.© Series: Part 92 (Using online software for preparing To-Do List)

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By: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Sr. Associate Editor, ICN Group (In the past article, we knew about steps in preparing To-Do List. Today we will know about benefits of using online software for preparing To-Do List)   Using online software for preparing To-Do List NOIDA: These days, internet and your smart phones are flooded with time management tools, giving you options for maintaining your To-Do lists online. It has many added advantages:- You don’t need to carry a paper everywhere. You can access it on any instrument, whether it is your computer…

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Phoolon Ka Taron Ka Sabka Kehna Hain, Ek Hazaron Main Meri Behna Hain

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Raksha Bandhan is an occasion to celebrate the eternal bond between siblings.The origin of Raksha Bandhan goes as far as the era of Gods and Goddesses. Traditionally on this day, sisters tie a sacred threat or knot around their brothers’ wrist, seeking his protection in return. They also exchange gifts and indulge in sweets and special dishes. Raksha Bandhan is observed on the last day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Shraavana, which typically falls in August.This ritual involves lighting Diya and earthen lamps which represents the God of…

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73nd Independence Day 2019: Significance And Importance Of August 15

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15 August every year is a very auspicious day for the Indians who will get an opportunity to pay homage to all freedom fighters. Independence Day is a day when people in India pay homage to their leaders and those who fought for India’s freedom in the past. The period leading up to Independence Day is a time when major government buildings are illuminated with strings of lights and the tricolor flutters from homes and other buildings. Flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs are held in the state capitals and often…

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Reminiscences On Independence Day

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By: Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN Group The Date:  15th of August The Year : 1947 The Country: Bharatvarsh–India KOLKATA: We very often  struggle to remember the birthdates  of many a dear one but the one date no Indian   has to set a reminder for, is the day Independent India was born. It is the date that symbolises the quintessential birthright to freedom, the Republic of India stands for. We have been enjoying the fruits of the hard  labour and untold sacrifices, our ancestors made at the altar of our country’s…

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Nation Celebrates 73rd Independence Day Today

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By: Dr Mohammad Aleem, Editor, ICN Group NEW DELHI: We are celebrating the 73rd Independence Day with much fanfare and aplomb on 15th August, 2019 once again as we have been doing it uninterrupted since the last seven decades. As a largest democracy of the world, we should really be proud of our past and heritage and the legacy we have carried forward successfully. The Independence Day will be marked by Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, hoisting the flag at 7.30 am on August 15 followed by the singing…

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South India Flood: Kerala Worst Hit, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat Under Red Alert

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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The flood situation in Southern parts of India and Gujarat has become grim with death toll rising to 114 as on Saturday.Among the states – Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Gujarat – Kerala has been worst hit with 7 districts under red alert. 8 districts have been badly affected by the floods and rains in Kerala. On Monday, the death toll in the state reached 72. As many as 58 people are still missing. More than 2.5 lakh people have been displaced from the flood affected areas and shifted in 1640…

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