Essays

Sometime a question arises in everybody's mind that why we should worry about the conservation about our so called old, out-dated buildings, their remains, cultural heritage and other similar things. Several people do not like even to have links with the past. They do not like to worry about future generation of the country. They give argues that past is dead and future is uncertain. This however is not right. Heritage is very important. It is the reflection of the identity of the people of a nation. One identifies herself or himself with hers or his heritage, which gives a sense of pride. Our cultural heritage is a mirror of our national unity. Seeing a dance show we can say that this is Indian dance, we can see a play and can say immediately the life style of the Indian society is being staged. Some of our traditions like-saying Good-morning more...

In the early periods of civilizations, large parts of our country were covered with forests. The increase of the population of our country has led to the shrinking of forest area. The forests which purify air have been cut down and new cities and industries have been established in their place. The cutting of the forests causes what is called "The Green House Effect". It results in the heating of the earth's surface or global warming which has serious consequences for life on this planet. As a result coming generations are likely to suffer from incurable diseases. And what is extreme, even the existence of human kind might be in danger. Afforestation is the only measure that can be taken to avoid these disastrous havocs. We know that Chipko Movements was started by Shri  Sunderlal Bahuguna to stop indiscriminate felling of tress in the Himalayas. But an all-out effort is more...

Outline: Progress of man through science and technology; life made secure and comfortable by them; more and more dependence on them basic knowledge of them very necessary even for a common man; their importance infighting back superstition and blind faith: the two providing  solution to our ever-increasing problem; proper application of both for  the welfare of mankind. Man has progressed through science and technology. Hitherto he has been backward. Now with scientific knowledge and technical know-how he has done what was impossible. He has reached the moon. He is on the road to conquer other planets. What was difficult and impossible is now easy and possible. Science and technology have made our life quite secure, safe and extremely comfortable. The word 'luxury' is now meaningful in the real  sense. You can enjoy all the blessings of the world. Now the life is worth living. Today we entirely depend on science. more...

Wheat is one of the most important food grains in the world. But in India, it is next to rice in importance. The people in Hindi-speaking states of India use wheat as their staple food. Wheat is grown in almost all countries of the world. The USA, Canada, Argentina and India are major wheat- producing countries. In our country, wheat is grown in bulk quantities in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and in small quantities in West Bengal and Bihar. Sometimes India has to import wheat from foreign countries in order to meet the needs of its growing population. Wheat is a Rabi or spring crop. It is sown in mid- October or mid-November and harvested in March- April. Wheat grows better in those areas where rainfall occurs in winter. Moderate rainfall is necessary for the cultivation of wheat. Some amount of irrigation is also needed. Wheat grows best in well-drained more...

The age-old caste system is one of the main causes for social inequality in our country. It has contributed in keeping a large portion of the country's population backward.  The caste-system has its origins in the early Vedic times. Then it was in existence in the form of Varna system which divided the society in four divisions. The head of this caste system was the Brahmins who had knowledge at scriptures and were priests as well as teachers. Second in rank were the kshatriyas or the warriors. The rulers also belonged to this caste. The Vaishyas comprised of those engaged in trade and commerce. The fourth was the Shudras who were considered to be the lowest caste and were the craftsmen, artisans and the cultivators who served the other three. Outside these four, there was a fifth .group of untouchables who were treated with contempt and were looked down upon. more...

A monkey is found all over the world. It lives in forests, temples and also in localities with big trees. A monkey is small and short in size. It has two legs, two small eyes and two hands. It has sharp claws in both hands and legs. Its teeth are very sharp, due to which the people are very afraid of it. The face of a monkey is black or red, and very odd-looking. Its body is covered with fur. It has a long tail. A monkey can jump from one roof or tree to another steadily and fearlessly. It roams in groups from one place to another in search of food. In cities and temples, monkeys prove to be a nuisance as they snatch foods and other things from people. They often tear apart clothes and steal away other things.      

An owl is considered to be a holy bird by the Hindus in India. It was very sacred to the ancient Romans too. It is small in size. It is an odd looking bird. It has a round large head. Its eyes are very big and the bill is curved. An owl is of different colours and kinds. It lives in the holes of trees or in dark old towers. It eats rice, mice, insects and small birds. An owl is a night bird. It sleeps by day and hunts at night. Like a cat or a dog, an owl can clearly see in darkness. At night, it  comes out of its hiding place and  some of us try to imitate it. The call of the owl is considered very ominous and it fills the silence of the silent An owl keeps a keen watch for its prey and pounces more...

Telephone is one of the most remarkable inventions of modern science. It was invented in 1875. It was invented by an English scientist, named Alexander Graham Bell. With the help of telephone a person can talk to another person. Telephone has added to the comfort of the modern man. It is, in fact, a thing more of necessity than luxury these days. In our hour of need, telephone helps us like a true friend: It can be used to talk to any person in the world provided there are telephones available at both ends. A telephone is connected by an electric wire. Each telephone is allotted a number. When a person wants to speak to another, he dials the number, and the exchange connects the two telephones. The emergence of mobile phone has made it really very popular, as we can find it with all persons walking in the street more...

An ant is a very common insect. It can be found everywhere in the world both in towns and villages. It is a very small insect. Its body has three parts—head, thorax and abdomen. There are six legs in the middle part of the body. Ants are of various colours and sizes. Like bees, ants also live in groups and colonies. Hence, they are called social insects. There are two classes of ants in a group. One class of ants is called the soldier ants that protect the group. The worker ants form the other class. They collect and store food for all ants. Ants feed on different kinds of sweet foods.                                    Ants are known to be very busy and hard working creatures. They never idle away their time. They go on working more...

Gold is a precious metal. It is not common like other metals. It is generally found in mines. It is also found in river-beds. Gold is found in many parts of the world. It is generally found in Australia, California in North America and Transvaal in South Africa. In India, gold is chiefly found in Karnataka. The gold-fields of Karnataka are known as the Kolar gold-fields. Gold is also found in the beds of some rivers in India. Gold is not found in a pure state. It is generally mixed with silver or lead. It is dug out from mines. It is then purified and we get pure gold. In the river-beds, grains of gold are mixed with sand. Sand is washed and we get grains of pure gold. Gold is a bright and shining metal. It can be beaten into a thin leaf by striking with a hammer. It more...