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

Today, many men, women and children are overweight. This is the direct consequence of our modern lifestyle where many physical chores and activities are taken over by machines and energy-saving devices. No longer do we have to chop firewood, fetch water from the well, wash clothes with our hands, or get on our hands and

My ideal house would cost a great many thousands of dollars and therefore, even if I am very successful in life, I do not suppose that I shall possess it for a very long time. However there is no harm in dreaming, especially if the dream provides the driving force to turn fantasy into fact.Wherever

The country that I would like to visit is Switzerland. Here are some of my reasons for wanting to do so.I marvel at the sheer beauty of the snow-capped mountains of Switzerland that I see in postcards and magazines. Even though they are merely pictures, the beauty is conveyed. How wonderful it would be if

Thomas was driving his car along a quiet country road with his friend Paul on the passenger seat. Paul’s arm was in a sling as he had broken it a few weeks ago.The quiet drive suddenly turned into a nightmare when a car with three men in it overtook them. The man at the back

Almost no day passes without the morning paper, bringing some news about one or other of the road accidents. The more civilized we grow, the more we are prone to road accidents. Why is it so? There are many reasons for such accidents. For instance, there are the fast moving vehicles. In big cities speed