Child labour refers to the employment of children. This practice is illegal in many countries. In rich countries it is considered as a human rights violation.Child labour goes back a long way in time. During the Victorian era, many young children were made to work in factories and mines and as chimney sweeps. Child labour […]
Our forefathers had spoken of five cardinal sins which must be avoided by all means though they may appear to bring profit or pleasure for the time being. The evils are gambling, stealing, murder, unchastely and rugs. The history of humanity is full of examples where people have been ruined by following the path of
It is a popular belief that all women love shopping. However, I do not think this is true.I am a girl but I am not fond of shopping. Trudging around from shop to shop carrying heavy packages and shopping bags is not my idea of fun. Ever since I was a child, I have dreaded
Nelson Mandela, a South African, is famous for his struggle against the apartheid policy in his country. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.He was born in 1918 to an aristocratic family. His father was Chief of the Tembu tribe. In his childhood, he listened to tribal stories depicting wars for freedom fought
Friends are very important in our lives. Friendships are easily formed when we are young and do not demand too much out of it. According to studies and research, humans tend to form highest number of friendships at kindergarten and primary level. However, one tends to have less friends as one grows older and wiser.
I want to let you know about an event that changed my life many years ago. It is a memory that periodically comes and goes, but it is one of the most precious memories that I and my wife share. I am thankful that we can remember it together. It’s a reminder that things are
Fashion trends often dictate what we wear and how we act. When one thinks of fashion the idea of trendy clothes come to mind. However this is not the only concept of what constitutes a fashion trend. As an example in the nineteen sixties it was considered fashionable in America for men to wear their
News headlines about heinous criminal acts against children such as kidnapping, abuse, assault, murder and rape are more than just disturbing. They are shocking. It is right that we condemn these despicable acts. While our hearts go out to the aggrieved parents who may never see their children again, we must realize that we live
In addition to regular exercise, a healthy well balanced diet is essential for good health. Life or rather the quality of life you have is dependent on having good health. A well balanced diet would contain the three main groups of food as well as important vitamins and minerals.The first group of carbohydrates is found
Recent studies have shown the increasing health risk that smoking poses, not just to those who smoke but also to those around them. Smokers, as well as passive smokers, run a higher risk of contracting lung cancer and other diseases of the respiratory tract.Besides being a health hazard, it is an annoyance. The smoke of
As students, most of us lead sedentary lifestyles. We spend most of our time in claustrophobic classrooms and homes. With loads of homework, assignments and exams, exercise seems to be a monotonous chore. The increasing demands made upon us by our studies, exams and the high expectations of our parents and teachers leave us with
Very long ago, eating out was considered a luxury. Nowadays however, with jobs that require people to stay away from home for the greater part of the day, eating out has not only become a necessity, it is indispensable. The number of eateries that have sprung up all over town is indeed alarming.While eating out
Indians must be getting richer. More and more parents are sending their children to private schools. By all accounts these schools are not cheap. I only pay special fees once a year for my son, but his cousin who goes to a private school has to pay several thousand dollars a term! Uniforms have to
Mountaineering is some sort of an adventure. It is also some form of physical activity. The adventure lies in facing all the troubles and risks and overcoming them for the joy of it.Mountaineering is not a game; it can be called a sport. For games like football and hockey, there are man-made rules. But mountain
As the only child in the family, Billy was the apple of his parents’ eyes. Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, Billy could have anything he wanted. His father was a successful entrepreneur while his mother was a consultant. Their busy careers left them with little time to spend at home. As a