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

“Examinations”—This is a word that causes sleepless nights, a word can change a cheerful person into a nervous wreck. So, what are examinations, and how can they be any good?An examination can be defined as a detailed inspection or analysis of an object or person. For example, an engineer will examine a structure, like a

There was a huge three-acre pond just a few kilometers from where we stayed. Since moving into our new home in the countryside, my brother, Jim and I used to often sneak out to the pond where we would meet another friend. Dad had warned us not to venture anywhere near the pond area, especially

The rise in criminal activities has always been a matter of grave concern among Asians. Gone are the good old days when we could roam the streets freely and safely without fear of being robbed, assaulted, kidnapped, raped or even murdered. There have been comments that the authorities have not done enough to fight crime.

I have always been interested in various cultures especially those completely alien to us. Thus, imagine my delight when my father told me that he was taking us on a holiday to Bangkok and from there to visit a remote tribe that lives about 200 kilometers north of the capital city. My father explained the

It is a popular belief that it is great to be young. My parents keep reminding me that this is the best time of my life. They urge me to enjoy what they describe as my ‘carefree’ days. I can think of several reasons why people think this is the best time of our lives.To