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How to start learning a new language?

Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Linguistics is an important part of preserving traditional knowledge and help in preserving regional diversity. Learning a new language is exciting and challenging. A new language helps in understanding the stories and traditions that exist with local people. Hence, many people are always keen on learning new languages. There are bound to be ambiguities and disconnections while learning a new language. It is important to keep perseverance and patience in grasping the new elements of the language. Here are some tips which help to start learning a new language:Use TranslationWhenever you are learning a new language, it is also important ... Read More

What is the significance of Ajanta Caves?

Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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The UNESCO Heritage site of Ajanta caves is located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. These caves were excavated as a part of the first wave of cave architecture in India. It became an important center for Buddhist religion and art under the enlightened patronage of the Vakataka rulers. However, it is important to note that the excavations of these caves happened in different phases in different time periods beginning in the 2nd Century.The aerial view of the site looks like a horseshoe. This site was abandoned during the 6th-7th centuries and was rediscovered only during the British period by an Army officer ... Read More

What is the significance of Hampi Monuments?

Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 10-May-2022 07:21:49

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Located near the banks of River Tungabhadra, Hampi is an ancient village that has remained important for its variety of religious and secular structures. In the epic Ramayana, it is identified as Kishkinda. Hampi remained in central importance in the medieval times as the second capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.Virupaksha TempleFor the Vijayanagar kings, Virupaksha was the family God and their crest was the Boar or Varaha. It is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and was constructed during the reign of Vijayanagara ruler Krishna Deva Raya II. It remains an important center of pilgrimage in the site of Hampi ... Read More

What is the significance of "bindi" in Indian Culture?

Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Bindis is various shapes and sizes have remained an integral part of an Indian face especially for the followers of Sanatana Dharma and Jaina religion. Since the ancient times, Bindi has remained a very powerful segment of the Indian Culture. The significance of the Bindi is two-fold and can be understood as follows:Chakras of the BodySanatana Dharma elaborates on the existence of different energy centers in various parts of the body. These Chakras are Muladhara (placed at the base of spine), Svadishthana (in the pelvic area), Manipura (between the navel and plexus), Vishuddha (between the neck and the shoulders), Agya ... Read More

What is bullying? How does it affect anyone's life?

Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Bullying has become a serious issue in different countries of the world, especially in educational institutions. It is basically a superior or stronger person trying to intimidate the weaker one. Bullying in any form like ragging, verbal abuse, etc. can lead to dangerous effects on a person. Bullying is considered by some people as fun and entertainment but can make a person’s life miserable and can lead to life-threatening effects.Some of the detrimental effects of bullying are −Psychological EffectsBullying develops a strong inferiority complex in the mind of a person. It affects cognitive development. The impact can be more delicate ... Read More

Why do many people like to dance a lot?

Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 13-May-2022 13:13:24

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Dance has flourished a form of performing art for many centuries to promote learning as well as providing entertainment. Dance serves a no. of benefits to the people who are habitual to practicing and performing it. Here are some key points to be noted for the people who dance a lot:Preserve It As An Art FormFor some people, classical dance and its performance is a medium of promoting it among the people. It is a way to protect the dying heritage in the country. Hence, various dance forms like Kuchipudi, Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Mohiniattam, etc. performed by dancers as a way ... Read More

According to Hinduism, who is Kalki?

Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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According to the Hindu Mythology, Brahma Vishnu and Shiva form the trinity who symbolize creation, preservation, and destruction respectively. The Dashavatara theory is based for Lord Vishnu who is considered to be the protector of the universe. Dashavatara Theory is a very important aspect of the Bhagavata cult. Kalki is the last avatar in series of ten reincarnations that Lord Vishnu takes on earth who is yet to arrive.Following points help us to understand this aspect in details further:The Significance of the Ten AvatarasGood and bad phases exist in this world and it is the cycle that cannot be changed. ... Read More

What are the best hill stations which tourists can visit in India?

Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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When it comes to geography, India is always considered as the miniature model of the world with all types of topography that exists on this land. India houses many hill stations in the different mountain ranges like Sahyadri, Satpura, and the Himalayas. Some of the most visited hill stations in India are:CoorgPopularly known as the coffee country, Coorg is considered to be one of the best hill stations in the country. It is located in the state of Karnataka about 150 km from Mangalore. It is famous for jaggery coffee and homemade chocolates. It is a true delight for a ... Read More

What is Recruitment cycle? How companies perform it?

Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Recruitment is the process of searching employees and encouraging them to apply for the vacancy in the organization. Recruitment is a very important component of HR Management because it is extremely important to find dedicated people who can work with commitment in an organization. It is a prerequisite to have an effective workforce and strong work culture in the organization.To quote Stahl, ‘Recruitment is the cornerstone of the whole personnel structure. Unless the recruitment policy is soundly conceived, there can be little hope of building a first-rate staff.’Following are the steps involved in the effective and sound recruitment cycle followed ... Read More

What are the best tourist places in Mumbai?

Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Mumbai is a city of dreams and also the city of extremes. One can find all variations in people, places, and cuisines here in Mumbai. It takes a tourist at least a week to visit Mumbai thoroughly because Mumbai is filled with exotic places in every nook and corner but the most important tourist destinations are the following:Gateway of IndiaIt is a 20th-century Indo-Sarsenic monument constructed to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. It is constructed on the border of the Arabian Sea and one can get the best glimpse of the vast Arabian Sea from ... Read More

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