Sonam Wangchuk and climate fast (Leh)

Sonam Wangchuk (born 1 September 1966) is an Indian engineer, innovator and education reformist. He is the founding-director of the Students' Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL), which was founded in 1988 by a group of students who had been in his own words, the 'victims' of an alien education system foisted on Ladakh. He is also known for designing the SECMOL campus that runs on solar energy and uses no fossil fuels for cooking, lighting or heating.

A mechanical engineer by education, Sonam Wangchuk has worked in the field of education reform for over 3 decades and has been instrumental in changing the face of education in the mountains. His sessions throw a whole new perspective on innovation and entrepreneurship that embraces social change.

In 1988, he founded SECMOL (Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh) that aims to reform the government school system in Ladakh. In 1994 he was instrumental in the launch of Operation New Hope, a triangular collaboration of the government, village communities and the civil society, whose work has been instrumental in improving the pass percentage of 10th graders in the region from a dismal 5% to 75%.

For students who still failed in their state exams, he founded the SECMOL Alternative School Campus near Leh, a special school where the admission criterion is failure in exams and not grades. As an engineer, Sonam Wangchuk has been teaching innovation at the SECMOL Alternative School, where together with the students, he designed and built solar heated buildings that are low cost, made of earth/mud but maintain +15 C even when the outside temperature is –15 C in Ladakhi winters.

His “Ice Stupa” artificial glacier have claimed fame for helping solve the water crisis in the region due to climate change and fast melting glaciers. The Ice Stupas store water in the winter in the form of giant ice cones or stupas, which melt over summer and provide water to the lands, just in time for irrigation.

Sonam is the recipient of several awards, The Rolex Award for Enterprise 2016 in Hollywood USA, The Terra Award 2016 for World’s Best Earth Buildings in Lyon France, The UNESCO Chair for Earth Architecture for India in 2014, ‘Real Heroes’ Award by CNN IBN Channel in 2008, ‘Green Teacher’ Award by Sanctuary Asia Magazine in 2005, Ashoka Fellowship by Ashoka: Innovators for the Public in 2002, ‘Man of the Year’ by The Week magazine in India in 2001 and the Governors Medal by the J&K State Government in 1996.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk Tuesday ended his fast in Leh, after surviving on water and salt for the last 21 days. Wangchuk, who has been seeking protections for the fragile ecology and the indigenous culture of Ladakh, said in a video message, “We do not want to think of Modi ji and Amit Shah ji as just politicians, we would rather like to think of them as statesmen. But, for that, they will have to show some character and farsightedness.”

Wangchuk had been joined by hundreds in Leh as he slept outdoors over the last three weeks. He also urged people to “use their ballot power very carefully this time, in the interest of the nation”.

Ladakh has witnessed several protests over the last four years since it was carved out as a Union Territory, separating it from the former state of Jammu and Kashmir. A high-powered committee with members from both Leh and Kargil regions was formed last year to hold deliberations with the Ministry of Home Affairs over their concerns regarding statehood, protections included in the sixth schedule of the Constitution, as well as issues of political representation. However, these talks reached an impasse over these two key issues on March 4 and Wangchuk began his fast on March 6.

Wangchuk’s fast has been supported by various socio-political bodies in Ladakh, including the Kargil Democratic Alliance. Members of the KDA are also on hunger strike in Kargil and their strike entered day 3 on Tuesday.

In an earlier video, Wangchuk had said that his climate fast is an opportunity to remind the Government of India of their promise to “safeguard and protect the fragile land of the Himalayas and to restore democracy”.

Wangchuk added that the nomadic leaders, who he will march with, “will show us how far they used to go grazing earlier and now where they have to stop”.

However, it is not clear so far whether they will be allowed to march to the India-China border. The other possible date for the march is April 7.

 

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The battle of Donbas, Ukraine. डोनबासको युद्ध, युक्रेन

The Donbas represents one of the largest coal reserves in Ukraine, with estimated reserves of 60 billion tons of coal. Coal mining in the Donbas is conducted at very deep depths. With the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Donbas became a major industrial engine of the economy of independent Ukraine.

 The region also served as the political base of Viktor Yanukovych, a pro-Russian politician who would play a significant role in early 21st-century Ukrainian history. In 2004 Ukrainian Pres. Leonid Kuchma presented Yanukovych as his successor, but Yanukovych faced a strong challenge from opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko. During the presidential campaign, Yushchenko was prevented from speaking in the Donbas by local authorities, and he became seriously ill from dioxin poisoning in an apparent assassination attempt (allegedly by the Ukrainian state security service). When Yanukovych and Yushchenko faced each other in the second round of the 2004 presidential election, exit polls gave Yushchenko the clear lead. Yanokovych was declared victorious, however—a result that was quickly recognized by Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin. Yushchenko’s supporters maintained that the results were fabricated, and a mass protest movement that came to be called the Orange Revolution began in western Ukraine, where Yushchenko was generally regarded as the winner. Meanwhile, in Syeverodonetsk, in the Donbas, a meeting of Moscow-supported politicians recognized Yanukovych as president and considered a referendum on whether the Ukrainian oblasti (provinces) of Donetsk and Luhansk should become autonomous and ultimately secede from Ukraine and join Russia. In December 2004 the presidential election results were annulled by the Supreme Court, and a second runoff was held, in which Yushchenko was declared the winner. Instability would plague Yushchenko’s administration, however, and he was soon forced into a power-sharing agreement with Yanukovych as his prime minister. Yanukovych was elected president in 2010, and he immediately pivoted away from the pro-European course that Yushchenko had set in favor of a strongly pro-Russian foreign and domestic policy. In 2012 Yanukovych signed a law that granted local authorities the power to confer official status upon minority languages; in cities throughout the Donbas, this meant the recognition of Russian as an official language alongside Ukrainian. In spite of Yanukovych’s obvious affinity for Russia, in late 2013 he signaled his willingness to conclude an association agreement with the European Union. After a visit with Putin in Moscow, Yanukovych opted not to sign the agreement, and, within hours of the about-face, protesters took to the streets. For months thousands of people converged on central Kyiv to participate in a protest camp in the city’s Maidan Nezalezhnosti (“Independence Square”). In February 2014 Yanukovych attempted to quash the demonstration with a bloody crackdown that killed dozens of protesters and destroyed his political base. Impeached by an overwhelming parliamentary majority that included members of his own party, Yanukovych fled to Russia. Within days Putin, deprived of his lever in Kyiv, invaded the Ukrainian autonomous republic of Crimea. Putin spent the next month consolidating his grip on Crimea, and in April 2014 Russian-backed militants and Russian troops in uniforms that lacked insignia seized control of a broad swath of the Donbas. Pro-Russian separatists in Donetsk and Luhansk proclaimed their independence, and fierce fighting continued throughout the region. During the summer of 2014, the Ukrainian military pushed back Russian and separatist forces throughout the Donbas, recapturing the cities of Mariupol, Slov’yansk, and Kramatorsk and waging a pitched battle for control of the Donetsk airport. Tens of thousands of people were internally displaced by the fighting, and damage to infrastructure within the conflict zone disrupted access to water and electrical power. Several attempts were made to negotiate a cease-fire, and in February 2015 talks in Minsk, Belarus, led to an agreement that saw most heavy weapons being withdrawn from the line of contact that ran through the Donbas. This did not mean an end to the fighting, however, and by 2022 the war in the Donbas had claimed more than 14,000 lives. From the beginning of hostilities, Putin had denied—implausibly—the involvement of Russian personnel in the Donbas war, but in late 2021 it appeared that Russia was preparing for overt military action against Ukraine. Moscow stated that the massing of troops and matériel along the Ukrainian border was nothing more than an exercise, but Western analysts characterized the buildup as clear evidence of a planned invasion. On February 21, 2022, Putin’s intentions were made clear when he recognized the independence of the self-proclaimed people’s republics of Donetsk and Luhansk. Three days later Russian troops poured into Ukraine from Crimea, Belarus, and southwestern Russia, but their advance was soon checked by a tenacious Ukrainian defense. As the Russian drive on Kyiv faltered, the focus shifted to the Donbas, where many of Ukraine’s most seasoned units were holding the line. With his broader ambitions in Ukraine frustrated by a poor performance by the Russian military and overwhelming Western support for Ukraine’s government, Putin sought to salvage his “special military operation” by “liberating” the Donbas. As his casus belli, Putin had claimed, falsely, that Ukrainian forces were carrying out a genocide against Russian speakers in the Donbas. Ironically, the Russian invasion caused significantly more death and hardship than the previous eight years of conflict, and cities like Mariupol—traditionally strongly pro-Russian in their sympathies—were essentially razed by indiscriminate Russian artillery strikes. In September 2022 Ukraine launched a counteroffensive that liberated some 4,500 square miles (almost 12,000 sq km) of Russian-occupied territory in Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Luhansk oblasti. Putin responded by initiating a massive conscription drive to replace Russia’s staggering personnel losses, and the Russian occupation governments in the Donbas and southern Ukraine hastily declared that they would hold “referenda” on joining Russia. Outside of Russia, the so-called “referenda” were dismissed as a sham, and video evidence emerged of Russian gunmen going door-to-door to collect “votes.” Although the Russian military controlled less than half of Donetsk oblast, Russian authorities reported that 99 percent of residents had voted to join Russia. This unbelievable total recalled a similar “referendum” held in Russian-occupied Crimea in 2014. On September 30 Putin delivered an address that announced the illegal annexation of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhya oblasti by Russia. The move, which was roundly condemned by the West, was an attempt to legitimize Russia’s invasion and occupation at a time when Ukrainian forces were reclaiming territory throughout the region.

The rise of Nepali Maoists

The rise of Nepali Maoists in Nepali politic after 13th year of civil war. 

Short Summary

Since its formation in 1994, the United Communist Party of Nepal (Maoists) has gone through a number of radical transformations, shifting from a guerrilla warfare unit to a key democratizing force within Nepali politics. The party’s early history is defined by its role in launching the ‘people’s war’ of 1996, a decade-long civil war that resulted in the loss of some 16 000 lives and halted the country’s economic development.

The detached behind rise of Maoists

The Maoists’ original aim was to benefit the poor and marginalized sectors of Nepali society by uprooting the monarchy and feudalism.

Today, many people question the necessity of the war. But the conflict did succeed in providing marginalized populations particularly dalits (the so-called untouchables), women, the landless and ethnic and indigenous people — with a wider political space to articulate their grievances. The result was a series of protests and rights movements across the country by the Madhesi (people from the Tarai lowland) and ethnic populations. Such incidents have in turn facilitated the democratization of Nepali politics. In the first Constituent Assembly election of April 2008, minorities gained substantial representation for the first time in Nepali history, with dalits receiving over 8.17 per cent of seats, women 33.22 per cent, ethnic and indigenous people 33.39 per cent, and Madhesis 34.09 per cent.

The Maoists have also achieved two other key victories. Following their entrance into peaceful politics in 2006, the Maoists gained the largest number of votes in the April 2008 Constituent Assembly election, winning 220 out of 575 elected seats. But their biggest achievement so far has been the overthrow of the monarchy in 2008. Many analysts maintain that the Maoist-initiated war sped up this outcome by at least a few decades.

Yet the Maoists have failed to make progress on other key matters. Despite the impressive political developments, the Constituent Assembly failed to produce the new constitution it was originally tasked with writing, and its dissolution has left the country in a political and constitutional deadlock.

However, the prospects for a new constitution remain high for a number of reasons. First, the major political parties have recently agreed to form an election government led by the chief justice of the Supreme Court. This government is expected to hold a free and fair election by June this year for a new constituent assembly. Second, pressure from civil society for a new constitution continues to increase. Finally, the international community — mainly the US, the European Union, India and China — is advising the major political parties to take action. The key challenge from here on will be to achieve consensus on disputed issues, such as models of federalism and governance mechanisms.

Another daunting challenge for the Maoists relates to Nepal’s stagnant economy. While many Asian countries including China, India and Vietnam are experiencing unprecedented economic growth, Nepal is still one of the least developed countries in the world with a per capita GDP of US$ 624 and unemployment rate of 46 per cent. Gratitude of this harsh reality is probably behind the Maoists’ recent plan for an economic revolution in the country, which they announced at the 7th Party Congress. This is a big shift for a once guerrilla-based party.

Yet there is continuing uncertainty over whether they can accomplish this mammoth task. This is partly because some of the party’s cadres are still seeking to resolve disputes with violence. The party underwent a split after a protracted intra-party dispute into two factions, between a large ‘establishment’ group supporting multi-party democratic politics, and a small ’dissident’ group embracing radical politics using violence in pursuit of a ‘people’s democracy’. This split will certainly diminish their voter base for the next election. The Maoists have also failed to address the peoples’ growing aspiration for change despite having occupied the premiership position twice. This perceived failure, albeit attributed partly to the workings of coalition governments, has triggered widespread fear among the public that the Maoists will become yet another Nepali political party that reneges on its commitments for change.

Since the end of the civil war, the Maoists have gradually shifted their ideology toward one that embraces democratic values and norms. This development, coupled with the growing watchdog function of civil society, signals sound prospects for democracy in Nepal. The future course of democratization in Nepal is unclear. But it is evident that the Maoist party’s future successes will be measured against its promise to uplift the lives of the poor and transform the Nepali economy. 

Harry Potter fictional character

Harry Potter, fictional character, a boy wizard created by British author J.K. Rowling. His coming-of-age exploits were the subject of seven enormously popular novels (1997–2007), which were adapted into eight films (2001–11) a play and a book of its script appeared in 2016.

Instant

Harry Potter was first introduced in the novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997 also published as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone), as an orphan who is mistreated by his guardian aunt and uncle and their son. On his 11th birthday Harry discovers that his parents were a witch and a wizard and that he, a wizard himself, has been invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He also learns that his parents had not perished in a car accident, as his aunt and uncle had told him, but that they instead had been murdered by an evil wizard named Voldemort. Harry was the only person to have ever survived an attack by Voldemort—by somehow rebounding the latter’s “killing curse”—which left him with a lightning-bolt-shaped scar on his forehead. Indeed, Harry’s mysterious survival had all but killed Voldemort, who was left disembodied, and the young boy was thus already a celebrated figure in the “wizarding” community. At Hogwarts Harry becomes fast friends with classmates Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger and finds a rival in Draco Malfoy. He is taken under the wing of the school’s headmaster, Albus Dumbledore. These relationships persist throughout the series, especially as the young wizards and witches grow older and are called upon to take sides in a growing wizard war.

Unbeknownst to Harry, and to much of the wizarding world in general, Voldemort is planning a return to power. Although at first feeble and living as a parasite in a follower’s body, Voldemort makes attempts on Harry’s life beginning in the first book and continuing throughout the series. In the fourth volume, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000), Voldemort regains his body and former strength through a magic ritual, and thereafter his army greatly increases in number. Harry and those who side with him—including some of his teachers, several classmates, and other members of the wizarding community—are forced on multiple occasions to battle Voldemort and his disciples, including the Malfoy family. The epic saga culminates with Harry accepting his role as the iconic “boy who lived” and facing almost certain death in the struggle against the evil wizard. With help from those who love him and believe in him, he is able to emerge victorious.

Harry’s story continued in the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which premiered in 2016. In the production, which was based on a story cowritten by Rowling, Harry is married to Ginny Weasley, and they are the parents of James Sirius, Albus Severus, and Lily Luna. Although working for the Ministry of Magic, Harry continues to struggle with his past, while Albus must contend with his father’s legacy.

 Enticement

The Harry Potter series proved incredibly popular with both children and adults worldwide. All the books were best sellers, available in more than 200 countries and some 60 languages. The phenomenon introduced new terms—such as a new definition for the word muggle, a person who possesses no magical powers—into the common lexicon. The books were transformed into a blockbuster series of eight films (the final book, some 750 pages long, was adapted into two films) released over 10 years, which grossed more than $7 billion worldwide. Together, the book and movie series spawned a huge amount of related merchandise, and in 2010 a theme park inspired by the franchise opened in the United States.

 

Books in the Harry Potter sequence

·         Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997 also published as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone; film 2001, also released under both titles)

·         Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998 film 2002)

·         Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999 film 2004)

·         Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000 film 2005)

·         Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003 film 2007)

·         Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005 film 2009)

·         Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007 film part-I 2010 part-II 2011)

·         Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (2016 play 2016) although a script and not a novel, it was advertised as the eighth story in the series

Foreign exchange (Forex) trading.

 

Foreign exchange (Forex) trading is the process of buying one currency and selling another with the goal of making a profit from the trade. Forex (FX) is a portmanteau of the words foreign and exchange. According to a 2022 triennial report from the Bank for International Settlements a global bank for national central banks, the daily global volume for forex trading reached $7.5 trillion in 2022.

The foreign exchange market is where currencies are traded. This international market's most unique aspect is that it lacks a central marketplace. Instead, currency trading is conducted electronically over the counter (OTC). This means that all transactions occur via computer networks among traders worldwide rather than on one centralized exchange.

The market is open 24 hours a day, five and a half days a week. Currencies are traded worldwide in the major financial centers of Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, New York, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, and Zurich across almost every time zone. This means the forex market begins in Tokyo and Hong Kong when the U.S. trading day ends. The forex market can be highly active at any time, with price quotes changing constantly.

Forex trading, or FX trading, involves buying and selling different currencies with the aim of making a profit. At its core, forex trading is about capturing the changing values of pairs of currencies. For example, if you think the Euro will increase in value against the U.S. Dollar, a speculator might buy Euros with Dollars. If the Euro's value rises on a relative basis the EUR/USD rate, you can sell your Euros back for more Dollars than you initially spent, thus making a profit.

In addition to speculative trading, forex trading is also used for hedging purposes. Hedging in forex is used by individuals and businesses to protect themselves from adverse currency movements, known as currency risk. For example, a company doing business in another country might use forex trading to hedge against potential losses caused by fluctuations in the exchange rate abroad. By securing a favorable rate in advance through a forex transaction, they can reduce the risk of financial uncertainty and ensure more stable profits or costs in their domestic currency. This aspect of forex trading is crucial for international businesses seeking stability in their financial planning.

Forex trading features favorable aspects like high liquidity, meaning it's easy to buy and sell many currencies without a significant change in their value. Additionally, traders can use leverage, which allows them to control a large position with a relatively small amount of money. However, leverage can also amplify losses, making forex trading a field that requires knowledge, strategy, and an awareness of the risks involved.

Forex trading is also distinctly global, encompassing financial centers worldwide, which means that currency values are influenced by a variety of global events. Economic indicators such as interest rates, inflation, geopolitical stability, and economic growth can significantly impact currency prices. For instance, if a country's central bank raises its interest rates, its currency might strengthen due to the higher returns on investments denominated in that currency. Similarly, political uncertainty or a poor economic growth outlook can lead to a currency's depreciation. This global interconnectivity makes forex trading not just a financial activity but also a reflection of worldwide economic and political dynamics.

Artificial intelligence (AI)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the theory and development of computer systems capable of performing tasks that historically required human intelligence, such as recognizing speech, making decisions, and identifying patterns.

The fruition of  Artificial intelligence (AI)

Before delving into the vast scope of AI, it's essential to understand its evolution. The concept of AI was first introduced in the mid-20th century when computer scientists began exploring the possibility of creating machine model that could mimic Human Intelligence. Early AI systems were rudimentary, with limited capabilities and a focus on specific tasks like mathematical calculations. However, as technology advanced, so did AI. The development of machine learning algorithms, natural network and the availability of vast amounts of data ushered in a new era of AI. Today, AI systems can process and analyses data at speeds and scales that humans cannot match. This exponential growth has paved the way for AI to infiltrate various aspects of our lives.

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) & how does it work?

Artificial intelligence, the ability of a computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings. The term is frequently applied to the project of developing systems with the ability to reason, discover meaning, generalize, or learn from past experiences. Computers and other devices are now acquiring skills and perception that have previously been our sole purview. AI is a machine’s ability to perform the cognitive functions we associate with human minds, such as perceiving, reasoning, learning, interacting with an environment, problem solving, and even exercising creativity.

 Artificial intelligence (AI) in ordinary life

One of the most striking aspects of AI's scope is its integration into everyday life. From voice-activated virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to recommendation algorithms on streaming platforms, AI enhances our daily experiences. It has transformed the health care, finance, and transportation industries, making them more efficient and accessible.

For example, in healthcare, AI-powered diagnostic tools can analysis medical images and detect anomalies with unprecedented accuracy. Financial institutions use AI to detect fraudulent transactions and optimize investment portfolios. Self-driving cars, guided by AI, promise safer and more efficient transportation systems. These are just a few examples of AI's transformative impact.

Career Scope in Artificial Intelligence (AI) 

Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Research Scientist, Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer, Computer Vision Engineer, AI Product Manager, Robotics Engineer, AI Consultant

The G-spot

 The G-spot is a sensitive area placed on the font wall of the vagina stimulation of this spot can provide pleasurable sensations, swelling, and fluid ejaculation. The corpora cavernosa of the clitoris are two masses of spongey erectile tissues that help contribute to pleasure and swelling.

 What is the G-spot?

The G-spot, also known as the Grafenberg area or Grafenberg spot, is an erogenous zone inside of the vagina. An erogenous zone is an area of the body that is sensitive to sexual stimulation. Some people report that the stimulation of this area causes them either to ejaculate or to produce much more lubrication than usual. Others say that it offers a more intense orgasm, or makes it possible to orgasm from vaginal penetration. People’s responses to G-spot stimulation vary. Some females cannot find the G-spot, or do not believe that they have one. Others find stimulation of the area painful or unpleasant. Some report that the G-spot offers a different form of intense pleasure that they do not get from other forms of stimulation.

Where is the G-spot?

Different people report slightly different experiences with the G-spot. However, almost all say that they feel the sensation on the inner top wall of the vagina. The spot is about 2 to 3 cm trusted source inside of the vagina. Some people report that the area feels bumpy when they touch it, or that they have to push very hard on the area to feel it. Others say that they sometimes feel a need to urinate when touching this area, likely because it is under the bladder. As a result, it may be helpful to use the bathroom before searching for the G-spot. Verdict the G-spot requires some trial and error.

To progress the odds, people can try the following:    

 1.Try different types of incentive, such as hard, soft, vibrating, or stroking.

2. Try using a curved sex toy designed for the G-spot.
3. Change sexual positions for better access to the area.
4. Apply pressure and stimulation to several different areas on the inside of the vagina. Pay attention to what feels good or different.
5. Explore the G-spot without a partner. As the area can be sensitive and incentive can be intense, it may be easier for a person to find a relaxed tempo when they have complete control.

Pathivara Mata temple, Taplajung, Nepal

 Pathivara Mata temple is located on the hill of the Taplajung district. It is recognized as the most significant Hindu temple of Goddess Pathivara. Not only this, but it is also considered the holy place of Kirants. Pilgrims from different parts of Nepal and India in fluxed here during unique festivals.

What is Pathibhara Mata Temple famous for?

Pathibhara was an animist Limbu shrine, but after the Gorkha conquest came to be revered by Hindus and Buddhists alike as a holy shrine. The temple is so called because the mountain is shaped like a pathi (a grain container). Local Limbus worship it as a place of power and purity.

 

What is the story of Pathivara Devi?

Myth. It is believed that local shepherds lost hundreds of their sheep place where the temple stand today.  The distressed shepherds had a dream in which the goddess ordered them to carry out ritualistic sacrifice of sheep and build a shrine in her decency.

 

Who is the goddess Pathivara?

This sacred site of Pathibhara, the goddess of faith and purity is located at the headquarters of Taplejung district, 19.5 km from Fungling. Located northeast at a height of 3794m. It is one day walk from Fungling Market. This temple is frequented by devotees throughout the year.

 

How to go to Pathivara Temple?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Pathibhara Devi Temple. However, you can take the taxi to Kathmandu airport, fly to Tumlingtar, then take the drive to Pathibhara Devi Temple. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kathmandu airport, fly to Biratnagar, then take the taxi to Pathibhara Devi Temple.

 

What is the best time to visit Pathivara Temple?

The best time to visit Pathivara is between March and June as well as in September and November. The temple is located in the Taplejung district, 3658 meters above sea level. Attractions of Pathivara include a beautiful waterfall at Sawa, the pond, and a panoramic view of Kanchenjunga Mountain.

 

The Jerusalem Bible

 The Jerusalem Bible was the first widely accepted Catholic English translation of the holy Bible since the Douay–Rheims Version of the 17th century. It has also been widely praised for an overall very high level of scholarship, and is widely admired and sometimes used by liberal and moderate Protestants. The New Jerusalem Bible is recognized as one of today's most accurate, clear and modern translations, the fruit of long collaboration between leading biblical scholars. A Chronological History, showing biblical events against contemporary world rulers and dynasties.

Who made the Jerusalem Bible?
The New Jerusalem Bible (NJB) is an English-language translation of the Bible published in 1985 by Dorton Longman, Todd and Les Editions du Cerf edited by Benedictine biblical scholar Henry Wans Brough and approved for use in study and personal devotion by members of the Catholic Church and also approved.

 Alexander Jones (d. 1970) is considered one of the world's leading biblical scholars. He lectured extensively and authored innumerable articles and several books based on the Scriptures.

Is Jerusalem Bible accurate?Having taken both Biblical Greek and Hebrew, I feel that this translation is one of the most accurate that exist along with the Knox Bible. "The first truly modern Bible for Catholics."