This year the summer season was unduly long and extremely hot. It was July; the schools had reopened. The scorching sun and the extreme heat had made life unbearable. Going to the school, studying in the class or playing on the ground all seemed to be a punishment. One morning, clouds gathered in the sky. […]
All our prophets teach us to lead a simple life as it gives more pleasure than the life of rich people. “simple life” says the prophet Mohammed, “Set my heart on high thoughts.”It is a good thing that so many people in Europe, America and elsewhere have, during the recent years, come to see how
It all happened in a minute. I had just taken out a currency note from my purse, and given it to the fruit-seller, who was packing the oranges, in a paper-bag for me. I took the bag, and came home. I did not check my bag of books or pockets, on the way, as I
I am a healthy person and never fall ill, whereas my brother is often ill. My father, mother, grand mother, all are very careful about his health and look to all his wishes. When he is not well we all have to slow down TV, switch off the fan, and keep our voice low. One
An early calculating device called abacus was developed more than 2000 years ago. It is still in use in some countries. Several mathematicians and scientists have worked during the last three centuries to develop computer.The early electronic computers, called the first generation computers were based on vacuum tubes. The second generation was based on transistors,
For a long time, I had an ardent desire to visit the Indian Museum which is situated in Calcutta. One day the opportunity came to me almost suddenly.My cousin called Ratan came from Luknow to stay with us in Calcutta for a fortnight during the summer vacation. He has not seen the Indian Museum. So
One day every year, we celebrate Teachers’ Day in honour of the teachers who spend so much time teaching us so many things.This year, Teachers’ Day began with a school assembly in the hall where the headmaster delivered a speech. After that we adjourned to our classes, not to have lessons, but to enjoy ourselves.My
A tropical jungle is an awesome place. I had the opportunity of visiting one recently. My friend Rahim, who works as a forest ranger, took me along on one of his trips into the jungle. I had wanted to experience for myself first-hand what he had always spoken about.The moment we entered the jungle, a
Malaysia lies in the tropics and is blessed with plenty of rain and sunshine. Many types of trees and plants grow here. Among them are those that bear delicious fruits.The “King of Fruits” is without doubt the orange. It is an oval-shaped fruit about the size of a rugby ball. Its skin is green or
A Book Fair was being held in the Town Hall. So one morning our teacher said that we were going to visit it. We cheered loudly for it meant that there would be no lessons for the day.We lined up outside the classroom. Then we marched in pairs out of the school, up the pedestrian
My tooth hurt through the night. I had to take a painkiller to lessen the pain. Worst of all I did not get a wink of sleep the whole night through.The next morning. I told my mother about my toothache. It was obvious I could not go to school. So instead she took me to
As the name suggests newspapers are a source of news and information. In several respects they are also a medium of communication among the peoples of theworld.Today there are hundreds of newspapers all over the world. Everywhere there is a keen desire to learn more and more about the affairs of the world. This is
Good roads are essential for the development of a country. The Romans realized this centuries ago. Wherever they established themselves, they tried to improve the roads there. Today, the governments of all countries in the world are building more and more roads to gain access to the remotest regions of their countries.Roads link towns and
I accompanied my mother to the central market to buy some groceries that she needed for the coming New Year. When we arrived at the market we could not find a place to park the car. So we waited patiently for about ten minutes before someone vacated a parking space and we moved in.Coming to
My mother accompanied me to school on the first day. Other parents accompanied their children as well. We all waited in front of the school office.Soon a teacher came and led us to some classrooms. There we were put into four separate classes. This was when some children began to cry as the parents were