Our school library is one of the assets to our school. It is the treasure house of knowledge, past and present. It is so because the world’s mighty brains are represented there through their works. Just a glance would show that the names of great writers of the world are found side by side in […]
Fashion show is one of the ways of advertisement. This is to attract the attention of the public and to educate them on the coming fashion. Unlike the advertisements in the news papers, a fashion show has the glamour of music, colour, light and all theatrical effects. Since live models are used, it becomes very
In his poem of patriotism Scott says if a man is not proud of his country, he will be buried without honour. When a man returns after a travel to his country he must be bubbling with enthusiasm and his heart must be pulsating with joy to land on his native soil. We have heard
One of the symbols of civilization is the many gadgets which one finds in a modern home. Many of these are acquired for the sake of fashion; some really for the convenience as they are efficient and time saving. Nowadays even an average home of a middle-class family has many of these gadgets.Take the kitchen
Water is one of the things we need most besides air, and thank god! water is plenty generally speaking, because three-fourths or so of earth’s surface is covered with water. This is only a general fact and not all places on earth are having enough water and healthy potable water is a rare commodity. Rivers
Today, English is used widely. It has become the most popular language of communication between countries and in many fields of human endeavour. So it is important that we learn to use English. Otherwise, we will be at a disadvantage.The only effective way of improving my English is to use it, as often as possible.In
There are many fables about my birth. And how I was born is a wonderful thing. I come down from the Himalayas and flow into the plains of Central India, eastward finding my way into the Bay of Bengal through West Bengal.I am a very useful river in that part of the country. Many big
The evening was very pleasant as we strolled to the “Glutton’s Square” where we intended to have our dinner. The sun was setting and the air was cool.John, Aileen and I sat down at a table. The stall-owner came and we ordered some fried mee.Soon the large plate of piping-hot me arrived and we happily
We are lucky to live in a rich country where we have many things at our convenience. However we tend to be wasteful.Electricity is one thing we waste most. Lights, fans, radios and other appliances are kept on even when no one is using them. I make it a point to switch them off when
The alarm rings. It is six o’clock. Ravindar gets up earily. It is the start of another day ferrying school kids to and from school.At six-thirty, after a hurried bath, Ravindar starts his old 22-seater bus and moves off. He goes along a regular route picking up children to send to various schools. By seven,
Teenagers today must be ever vigilant to the many distractions and dangers that surround them. Knowing what these pitfalls are will help teenagers avoid trouble and have a happier teenage hood.First on the list are those distractions that take them away from their studies. Students owe it to themselves and their parents to put in
I live in a bungalow surrounded by a fairly large garden. There are a number of fruit trees growing here along with many plants and a lot of grass. At first glance the garden appears very quiet but actually many birds and animals live in it or visit it frequently.Every morning I am awakened by
A market is a place where we buy vegetables, fruits, fish and meat. It is the biggest concentration of noise every morning. It is filled with a crowd of mainly buyers.The Central Market in Kuala Lumpur is not only a landmark but also is one of the best attractions in the city. It is really
The way we eat our food is habitual. This means that we are usually not aware of it. I have noticed some of the ways people eat and they range from elegance to gluttony.My father slurps his soup. It is disgusting but we dare not say anything. He will be sorely offended if we did.
The roads of today are choked with cars, lorries, motorcycles and other vehicles. The congestion has increased steadily over the years. The inevitable result of this congestion is the increase in the number of road accidents. Every day many road users get injured or killed. The dangers on the road are many. It is wise