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| Ancient Shiva Temple, Purmandal | | | | K K Kemmu
Jammu, often called the City of Temples, is famous for its diverse temples, from Raghunath Mandir to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine at Katra. However, there are also some ancient temples that are not as well remembered or simply forgotten. This article is about one such temple. 40 Kilometres southeast of Jammu city lies an ancient Shiva temple, a revered pilgrimage site, but unfortunately, it is not well-maintained. The temple is more than 1,500 years old, according to the local Panditji. The locals also refer to this place as ‘Choti Kashi’, but it seems to have been neglected by the authorities for a long time. What should have been a grand temple and a place of religious, spiritual | |
| | | | The Listening Edge | | | | Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit
Effective communication is the backbone of success, and listening is a crucial part of it. As Rajeev Sethi points out in his book Building a Successful Career, “What we hear or understand when someone speaks to us is largely based on our own experience and background. We hear what our mind tells us they have said.” This highlights the importance of being aware of our biases and focusing on the speaker’s message. Good listening skills can expand your sources of information and knowledge, helping you gain wisdom and become more experienced. Wilson Mizner’s quote, “A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while he knows something,” drives home | |
| | | | Benefits of the World Book Fair | | | | Dr Vijay Garg
The World Book Fair is an annual celebration of books, reading, and ideas that brings together publishers, authors, educators, students, and book lovers from across the globe. It is more than just an exhibition of books; it is a vibrant cultural event that promotes literacy, knowledge sharing, and global understanding. The fair offers numerous benefits to individuals, communities, and society as a whole.
1. Promotes Reading Culture
One of the main advantages of the World Book Fair is that it encourages people of all ages to develop and nurture a love for reading. With a vast variety of books on display—from fiction to academic texts—visitors are exposed to diverse genr | |
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