By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Group Editor-ICN World SHIMLA: Low inflow in Himalayan rivers during the current financial year has adversely impacted hydro power generation in the Himachal Pradesh based hydel projects. Generation data from various power projects reveals that the downside is as high as 25 percent in some of the projects. Electricity generation at India’s largest 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri hydro power station located on Satluj river recorded a down slide of 25 percent during the months of April and May 2020 as per information gathered by ICN. Against…
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Role Of Supranationalism In Family Planning Programs And The Proliferation Of Contraception
By: Rebecca Brindza, Editor-ICN International PART-1 USA/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…
Read MoreBiotechnological Advances In Agriculture
By: Prof. R K Yadav, Dean, College of Agriculture, Lakhimpur Kheri Campus C.S. Azad Univ. of Agril. & Tech. Kanpur & Executive Editor-ICN Group KANPUR: Agriculture production in India has increased considerably during the last five decades largely due to the development and large scale cultivation of high-yielding dwarf varieties of rice and wheat, and greater applications of water and nutrients. This increase in food production has made India self-sufficient and contributed tremendously to food security. However, the population expected to reach 1.8 billion in 2050 will impose great demand for increased food production.…
Read MoreParrots And Indore City
By: Dr. Akhtar Nasim, Sr. Principal Scientist & Prof. CSIR-Academic, New Delhi & Consulting Editor-ICN Sci & Tech NEW DELHI: Indore is a fast growing city in Madhya Pradesh-India. This city has majestic temples, insightful museums, lively bazaars, vibrant pubs and restaurants, and so much more. There are a few lakes nearby Indore. One of the largest lakes in Indore, Sirpur Lake is a huge man-made lake which was created in early 20th century by the Holkar royal family of the city. Its spread across 800 acres and the protected area surrounding it…
Read MoreCorona: Who Is The Real Crook
By: Prof. Pradeep Mathur NEW DELHI: As the fight against Corona intensifies so is the debate on the nature of the virus and those responsible for exposing the world to it. The highlight of this debate is that those who know very little about the complexities of the issue are most vocal in expressing their views on it. Naturally the whole debate is an exercise in ignorance and confused thinking. Right or wrong a consensus is emerging that Corona is a man-made virus. Five theories going around about who has made…
Read More“Lock-Down-And-After?“
By: C.P. Singh, Editor-ICN Group PART: 17 Counted persons only Days are gone when it was big big crowd on such occasions indicating celebrations.Now only limited number of people are allowed in any such function.Even video calling amongst relatives is also in the offing for wishing in the functions.People will be less , expenses will go down and it may also take less time . Once it takes it’s shape in the society , it will be a practice of the era itself.May prove to be good for everyone. Some calamities…
Read MorePulkit Samrat’s upcoming film Suswagatam Khushamadeed to go on floor
Mumbai : Amidst of coronavirus outbreak, where the world has been shaken by the pandemic and lives all over have been disrupted , on the brighter side, actor Pulkit Samrat’s upcoming film “Suswagatam Khushamadeed” intends to spread a message of love, friendship and compassion elements that glue a society together. The film will fulfill the much required love ,support and humour in this dark times. Meta4films & Insite India have signed Pulkit for two films.The first to go on floor will be “Suswagatam Khushamameed”. The film written by Manish Kishore…
Read MoreBlue Bang Media & Entertainment launched story Hunt contest “YOUR STORY OUR FILM”
Mumbai, 07th Jun 2020 – Blue Bang Media & Entertainment has been in the space of Media and Movie marketing for more than 10 years , they have been associated with clients like Yash Raj Films , Sony Pictures , Fox studio , Disney , Viacom studio , Reliance Entertainment, Zee studio , Red chillies studio, Pen Studio and Many more independent studios on many landmark movies . Blue Bang has taken this initiative of launching this story Hunt contest know as YOUR STORY OUR FILM – KAHANI BACCHO KE LIYE . It’s a great…
Read MoreIncreasing Human Activity Causing Degradation in Himalayan Region Expanding Green Cover Key to Water Crisis
By: Rakesh Lohumi, Sr. Editor-ICN Group After the famous South African city of Cape Town the worst-ever water crisis in India’s premiere hill station of Shimla this summer has raised serious concerns over the growing threat to water security. The unprecedented shortage of water in the erstwhile British summer capital is a pointer to the problems being faced by mountain dwellers due to severe degradation of the ecologically fragile Himalayan region. Increasing human activity in the world’s tallest mountain ranges has started taking its toll in states and state like…
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By: C.P. Singh, Editor-ICN Group A good theme to be realized and perceived, A good word to be said by the literates, Lessons to be extracted from our historic past, grieved But equally rare to be prevailing on recent dates. Very noble to preach and impressive to say, A glittering star in the Galaxy of Sins. It’s followers in the past are the examples gay. Is rare to be found, being lost in the bins. Very difficult to follow and alike to say, As bitter some swallow, and start…
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