Ever since I saw a programme on ‘Heritage Toy Train of Darjeeling’ I was seized with a wish to enjoy a ride on it. I saved money for the trip. One day I was on the train to Jalpaiguri from Delhi.From Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling it is 82 kms on the toy train. The very sight […]
There are four seasons in a year:Winter is a time when woollen clothes and blankets are taken out of boxes. In this season, the air is cold and people feel the chill a great deal. People love to sit in sunshine.In spring season trees grow fresh and new leaves, birds start chirping and flowers blooming.
In joint family system each and every member of the family is attached to one-another. He gives equal respect to all elders of the house. The elders of the family are supposed to give social and monetary protection to the youngers. The youngers are expected to obey the instructions of the elders.The grand parents are
World is the mirror that portrays the reflection of our deeds. If we are good towards others, others would be good to us. If we deal others harshly, then others too begin to speak in the same tone with us.If we are sympathetic towards others, others would be kind to us, if we are cruel,
An honest person has a clear conscience. He crosses all the obstacles in life smilingly. He understands that in the form of sufferings, Almighty God is putting him under a great test. If he would pass this test with full marks, then he would attain abundant honour in this world and the world beyond this
Going on picnic with family or friends is a real fun. My mother and our neighbour Shalu auntie are picnic people. Shalu auntie has three children and my mother has two.On the eve of the picnic day, usually Saturday a lot of food items are bought for picnic feast. Shalu auntie’s brother-in-law drives us to
Monsoon brings the rains in India. It is very unique natural activity that takes place only here.During summer months entire land of India gets heated up as the sun blazes down. In Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea the water evaporates and clouds form. In heated India air becomes light which creates low pressure. Winds move
Kiran Bedi has been one of the most admired Indian Police Service Officers of our country. She set examples by her dedication to duty, honesty and courage.Big bosses did not like her popularity and honesty. So, she was transferred from place to place. But Kiran Bedi did not break. Wherever she got posted she tried
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is the first scientist who became the President of India. He is basically a rocket scientist. He did the ground work and today India is sending rockets into space and to moon.Dr. Kalam was born in Tamilnadu on October 15, 1931. His father was a hard working boat maker. But he
Master blaster of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar is the most celebrated and a rich sportsman of our country.To his name he has record number of test centuries, record number of test runs and record number of other things.This little genius of batting called Tendulkar was born on April 24, 1973 in Mumbai. Cricket was his fancy
Lata Mangeshkar was born on September 28, 1929. She was the eldest child of the family of seven members.Her father Dinanath Mangeshkar imparted training of classical singing to Lata. Unfortunately, he died in the year 1942. Now the entire responsibility of the family fell on young Lata’s shoulders who was merely thirteen years old at
Kasturba Gandhi was the wife of Mahtama Gandhi. She followed the footsteps of her husband till her last breath.At that time the British were doing atrocities on the Indians on the excuse of colour discrimination and barriers of caste and creed. Kasturba Gandhi used to protest this wrong doing of British strongly.She used to help
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel was a great freedom fighter and a valiant leader of India. He was born on 31 October 1875 in Khera district of Gujarat. Little Vallabh was very sensitive against injustice done to anyone.During those days, the whole nation had become united under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. Sardar Patel was very
Indira Gandhi was born on 19 November, 1917, in Allahabad. In the year 1926, her mother Kamla Nehru fell seriously sick. She was taken to Europe for treatment. Indira also went along with her mother.After coming back to India she formed a children’s army called ‘Vanar Sena’ and instigated the spirit of patriotism amongst the
Lal Bahadur Shastri was the second Prime Minister of India. He was born on October 2, 1904 in Mughalsarai town situated in Uttar Pradesh.He gained admission in Harishchandra High School in Benaras. He was a brilliant student. Lal Bahadur was very much influenced by the powerful speeches of Lokmanya Tilak and Mahatma Gandhi. At the