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Silver Production Around the World Silver, a lustrous white metal, has played a significant role in human civilization for thousands of years. From its use in ancient coins and jewelry to modern applications in electronics, medicine, and solar panels, silver remains one of the most valuable and versatile metals on the planet. Its global production is not just a reflection of geological abundance but also of industrial demand, economic policies, and technological advancements. A Historical Perspective The story of silver begins in antiquity. Civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Chinese prized silver for its beauty and value. It was used to mint coins, decorate temples, and adorn royalty. The Roman Empire relied heavily on silver mines in Spain, especially those in the Iberian Peninsula, which were among the richest known sources in ancient times. In the 16th century, the discovery of massive silver deposits in the Americas, particularly in regions like Potosí (modern...

The Divine Story of Shree Ram, Sita, Laxman, and Hanuman In the ancient land of Ayodhya, there lived a righteous and noble king named Dasharatha, blessed with four sons—Ram, Bharat, Laxman, and Shatrughna. Among them, Ram, the eldest, was born through divine grace as the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, sent to restore dharma (righteousness) on Earth. Ram was the embodiment of virtue, humility, strength, and wisdom. His younger brother Laxman was deeply devoted to him and followed him like his shadow. In a grand swayamvar (marriage ceremony) held in Mithila, Ram broke the great bow of Lord Shiva and won the hand of Princess Sita, the daughter of King Janaka. Sita was the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, born to share in Ram’s divine mission. When the time came for Ram to be crowned king, his stepmother Kaikeyi, due to a previous boon, demanded that her son Bharat be crowned instead and that Ram be exiled for 14 years. Obedient and serene, Ram accepted his exile without resentment. Sita an...