By: Kauser Shah, Sr. Associate Editor-ICN Group The Malaysian people call Diwali as Hari Diwali. The festival of light (Diwali) is celebrated almost all over the Malaysia except in Sarawak & Federal Territory of Labuan. Deepavali, a Sanskrit word meaning “rows of lighted lamps”, it is one of the most popular festivals celebrated across South Asia. Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a major Hindu festival celebrated with much fervor across the country. According to the Hindu holy books, the festival marks the return of Lord Ram from Sri Lanka to…
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Manjari Foundation’s Dholpur Model: A Global Inspiration
Dholpur, Rajasthan: The innovative women’s empowerment initiatives of Manjari Foundation in Dholpur have captured international attention. A recent visit by a delegation of seven experts from Germany, Canada, France, and Mali underscored the global interest in replicating the organization’s successful model of women entrepreneurship. The delegation, composed of agroecology experts, representatives of the National Directorate of Agriculture in Mali, and technical experts, was particularly impressed by Manjari Foundation’s ability to empower women through sustainable livelihood activities. During their visit, they witnessed firsthand the production processes of essential products like pickles,…
Read MoreTributes To India’s Greatest Teacher, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
The universally accepted World Teacher’s Day is 5th October. In India, the Teacher’s Day is celebrated on 5th September and this tradition started in 1962. Teachers play a vital role not only in the development of an individual but also of the society as a whole.Teachers shape the mind of children which in turn helps them become responsible citizens. “ A good teacher is like a candle, it consumes itself to light the way for other.” On this special day, students celebrate the contribution of teachers in their lives and shaping…
Read MoreHOW RELEVANT ARE THESE AGE-OLD PROVERBS IN TODAY’S WORLD?
By: Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN World 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 or…
Read MoreDecode: Anxiety v/s Fear
By: Abhinav Malhotra, Bureau Chief ICN Punjab & Corporate Brand Manager ZDL Zodiacal Pharmaceutics Pvt Ltd The thin demarcation that demands spotlight In the words of the Revered Swami Vivekananda Ji “The whole secret of existence is to have no fear” CHANDIGARH: Beginning the article on a positive yet pragmatic note, we will dive deep into the mystery of “fear” and the modern misused term “anxiety”. First, let us learn the basic definition of both the terms and understand the semantics. Fear Anxiety As per the definition extrapolated from the National…
Read MoreAdvancement Of Technology And Human Void
By: Maryam Hedayat Around 56.8% of the global online population access internet from their mobile devices and more than half of the global population is estimated to go online using mobile devices by 2020. LIBYA: The world is just a ‘click’ away from us. Now everything and everyone is available at the touch of a button, Bored? Just a click and all your friends in front of you, shopping mood, click and the varieties and unlimited collection on your screen, want to play video games late night, click the button and vast…
Read MoreDisaster Recovery , Reconstruction and Resilience : Innovative Financial Tools
By: Prof. Santosh Kumar, Sr. Advisor, NIDM & Sr. Consulting Editor-ICN NEW DELHI: Disaster is man-made or natural? Who is responsible for disaster? People, govt, corruption or nature? TV and social media are accusing one another. This is not a new phenomenon. It happens after every disaster in India and across the globe. Recent disaster in Turkey when it was hit by a great earthquake , TV and social media were flooded with such debates. India is currently witnessing huge floods in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi ( after 48…
Read MoreRecollections of a visit to Middle East and insights into Israel – Palestine conflict simmering since ages.
By : Dr Rachna Gupta Recalling ex-President of India Pranab Mukherjee’s visit to West Asia to understand how India navigates Israel-Palestine conflict Dr Gupta, Member-One, Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, had travelled to Israel and Palestine with former President, Pranab Mukherjee in 2015, as a Journalist in Media Entourage. She offers her insights on the Israel-Palestine conflict. The images depicting the suffering of ordinary people amidst the Israel-Hamas War and the increasing attacks are deeply disturbing. The impact of this conflict is becoming increasingly evident on the global stage. It…
Read MoreRelevance Of Mahatma Gandhi In Post Modern Era
By: Dr. Mohammad Aleem, Editor-ICN Group NEW DELHI: Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2 every year marking the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi popularly know as Gandhiji. Fondly known as Bapu, he led the freedom struggle against British inspiring millions to take up the movement. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat. Various events and functions remembering works of Gandhi are held at many places in the country. India’s secularism is ascribed in part to Gandhi, and it is certainly true that Gandhi wanted the Indian…
Read MoreEid Milad-Un-Nabi 2023: Birthday Of The Prophet Mohammed Celebrated Around The World
NEW DELHI : : The tradition to celebrate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad as Eid Milad Un Nabi is widely followed in India. A holiday is also declared in some states to observe the event. Eid-e-Milad Un Nabi 2023 also known as Eid Milad or Mawlid is being celebrated today on September 28 by a large section of the Muslim population across the world. The Eid-e-Milad is celebrated to commemorates the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, believed to be the final messenger of Islam. Eid Milad Un Nabi is observed…
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