Cleaning is not exactly an activity that excites us but it has to be done. In fact, for many of us, cleaning seems like a mammoth task that is both time-consuming and tiring. However, if it is done on a regular basis, then it will not be overwhelming. it will also reduce the all-day marathon […]

Ever since members of early civilizations used simple hieroglyphics to communicate their thoughts, hopes and aspirations, there has been a close connection between reading and refinement. For this purpose, the terms ‘refinement’ must be extended to include far more than ‘good manners’—otherwise, the only reading necessary to produce he ‘refined’ person would be a book

Money seems to be the driving force in many people’s lives. However, I do not agree that money is the root of all evil. Money in itself is harmless. It is but a medium of exchange in trade. it is the love of money that can lead to evil.Money becomes a person’s master if that

We have been an independent nation for more than 70 years. In the early years of the post independence era, the various races worked hard to develop the country. The progress that we see and enjoy today would not have been possible if not for the hard work of our forefathers. As the older generations

The local media, especially the local dailies, have been replete with reports of snatch thefts. The barrage of media reports has caused more than a sense of anxiety; it has caused fear and panic among residents. Recently, there has been a spate of snatch thefts in our area. Snatch thefts tend to escalate during festive

‘Education’ in the broad sense is the drawing out of the individual’s personality and intellectual ability, and travel has always been considered an important part of this process. Yet, the functions assigned to travel as part of education have varied curiously. Before modern times, the greatest travelers were the Dutch, the onwards, the motives behind

The modern scientific revolution has certainly enabled man to make enormous strides in harnessing Nature’s power and potential for his own purposes. Yet, we should be careful not to assume too easily that final and complete control is only a matter of time.Before the days of freedom of though and research, progress was held up

Media refers to mass media such as broadcast media, print media and the web media. Television and radio are considered broadcast media while newspapers, magazines and journals are known as print media and internet news, the web media. The media is an important source of information through its news segments, entertainment and allows for exchange

Men have preserved their foods from ancient times in order to keep the results of harvesting for winter months, for resale, for storage, and for transporting from sea to inland, overseas, or cross-country. To do so, they generally used nature’s methods, which are drying, parching and fermenting. Parching is the most natural method, but for

There are many countries in the world, which one would like to visit. Each one has its own characteristics in architecture, the way of life of its people, landscape, etc. I would like to visit Japan, if I have enough money to pay for the travel.Given the first choice, I would like to visit Japan

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.