Day: October 9, 2019

The Trip to Western & Central Europe: Austria

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By: Shoubhik Bose & Debanjana Maitra Salzburg, Austria The journey to Salzburg from Venice was our first cross-country travel by “land”. We booked a ticket from a TrenItalia kiosk , from Venice to Villach. Incidentally it was an inter city bus of the Austrian Railways ( OBB ) which had a tie-up with Italian Railways for international travel. From Villach, we had pre-booked a train to Austria. I couldn’t help appreciate how the European Union project makes it easy for nationalized companies across countries to work together. We stayed 3 nights in…

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Three Scientists Share 2019 Nobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine

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STOCKHOLM:The 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was announced this morning.The prize is shared by three physician/scientists for their “discoveries of how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability.”Two Americans and a British scientist won the 2019 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for discovering how the body’s cells sense and react to oxygen levels, work that has paved the way for new strategies to fight anemia, cancer and other diseases, the Nobel Committee said.The Nobel Committee said scientists are focused on developing drugs that can treat diseases by either activating or blocking the body’s oxygen-sensing machinery.Thomas…

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WHISPERS OF A SOUL

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By: Humera Sultana Published by: Magnifera Publications Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi Edition: 2017 Price: Rs. 150/- Reviewed by: Dr. Mohammad Aleem, Editor, ICN Group It was the last year when I received a book, “Musings” by Humera Sultana through my friend, Danish Khan, Editor, Indian Muslim Observer. It was an amalgamation of good thoughts experienced by the esteemed writer herself. I enjoyed her book immensely. This year, another book, Whispers of a Soul has come out, which is a collection of poems. She writes in the preface, “I have often felt that none of my…

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DARKNESS

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By: C.P. Singh, Literary Editor-ICN Group Nature has regularly provided us either, Day or night, at a time, factually, rather. We feel and enjoy, exactly & not farther, Just which is prevailing, nothing either. Our feelings vary, as per prevailing factors, Accordingly, we express or imply these sectors. All these are ours, helping us as vectors, As long as there are no adverse – factors. We feel relieved and light, while in pleasure, Otherwise is our might, in full-dark- weather.. Having friends and followers in bulk as treasure, In all our…

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WHEN ALL WILL FORGET ME

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By: C.P. Singh, Literary Editor-ICN Group Well noticed, cared, followed & contacted, Deliberated, concerned and protected. Troubled were my persons who so acted, Ever obliging me by their deeds so opted. Contacting me over phone or personally, Considering no time, situation or place. Helping me or asking my response morally, As a matter of ownership, without any solace. Dealing, perceiving, satisfied or even annoyed, Pleased, perturbed, turbulences or overjoyed. Persistent are their pressures ever deployed, On some receivers in my brain, even  devoid. Essentials are they and their such gestures, Mutualism…

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Durga Puja In Boston’s Ramakrishna Vedanta Society

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By: Shoubhik Bose BOSTON: Durga Puja has always been  close to my heart as it is with Bengalis all over the globe. This was the first time that I have been away from India on Durga Puja. My wife and I were therefore desperate to locate a venue where we would be able to offer puja to the Goddess.  Thankfully, Google helped us  locate Ramakrishna Vedanta Society in Boston on 58, Deerfield Street. It is a branch of the Ramakrishna Mission established  by Swami Vivekananda. The Boston branch was started…

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