Essays

The neighbour is the nearest person with whom one has social contact. He can render his services at the time of need. They are partners in one's sorrows and joys. Having a good neighbour is a blessing and a bad neighbour is a curse. This is our good luck that our neighbours are decent. Our nearest neighbour is Mr. Agnihotri. His house is next to ours. He has good manners and a very sweet nature. We always find him with a smiling face. He has three sons and a daughter. Every member of his family is cultured and good mannered. You will never find them quarrelling with others. They are always ready for any type of help to their neighbours. Mr. Agnihotri's daughter who is a B. Corn first year student is always ready to solve the problems of the children of their neighbours In the entire colony she is more...

Games and sports are an important part of education. In the past there was no provision for them in Indian schools and colleges. But now no educational institution is complete without some arrangement for different games and sports.  Games and sports have many advantages. They improve health and help in building up a good body. As games are played in the open air. the body gets plenty of sunshine and fresh air. The value of good health is well expressed in the proverb-"A sound mind in a sound body". Hockey, football and other games provide better health than walks can. Games have another advantage. They develop a spirit of comradeship. Students do not play for themselves only but for the team as a whole. Thus a sportsman develops a broad outlook and learns the value of co-operative work. These habits prove highly useful in life. Besides comradeship games provide good more...

Outline : Calm evening—telephonic call; visit to the hospital; Scene inside the hospital—enquiry room, operation theatre; X-ray room; unable to find friend's room ! I wandered all over the hospital; got direction; met  friend, A visit to a hospital is a very painful experience. Someone who is dear to you is either seriously ill or has met with an accident. He is in a state of complete helplessness. He needs immediate medical care and treatment. The very name, hospital reminds us of sickness, disease, pain and cry. One becomes sick and frozen when one has to go to a hospital. It was calm and peaceful evening. I was enjoying an interesting  programme on my TV. All of a sudden the telephone bell rang. I took the receiver. Someone from the other end was speaking that my bosom friend Ravi had met with a serious accident. He was now in the more...

Dhiru Bhai Ambani, an embodiment of enterprise, determination and perseverance, was an exceptional human being and an outstanding leader. From a humble beginning he rose to such a height that really inspires everyone. It was he who built Reliance to be India's largest private sector firm. He was one of those rare men who worked, not just for money, but also for the satisfaction of building something for posterity. Dhiru Bhai was a great visionary whose visionary leadership helped in emerging the Reliance Group as the largest business conglomerate in India. It has achieved a distinct place in the global pantheon of corporate gaints. Today this group's turnover represents nearly 3% of India's GDP. He was a man who was far ahead of his times. His philosophy was "Think big, Think differently, Think fast, Think ahead, and Aim for the best". He was the inspiring force to the reliance team. more...

“One tree-one life” is a slogan which can be seen inscribed and there. Both human beings and trees have been bound by a bond of association since ancient times. It is a common knowledge that carbon dioxide is released by man and is taken in by trees, while oxygen is released by trees which is needed by man. Trees supply food, furniture and shelter to man while the latter gives manure to trees, sow seeds, transplant them from place to place and water them. Man cannot live without corn, fruit, vegetable flowers and leaves. Trees cannot survive in the face of weeds from which man alone can save them. This indicates that both man and tree are dependent on trees, animals and people is responsible for a balanced eco-system. Trees are of much benefit clouds to us. Trees invite clouds and rain without which crops cannot be grown. They cool more...

Trees are man's oldest friends. They are with us since ages. We cannot do without them. They are useful for us in many ways. Everyone knows now that trees are valuable. Concern about environment has made us conscious about trees. But our forefathers also knew the value of trees. Trees provide people with food, fibres and medicines.  Throughout history, people have used wood to make tools, construct buildings and create works of art. Living trees are 1 as valuable to human kind as an the products because they help heavy  conserving natural resources. Tree; help conserve soil erosion and flood. The roots prevent soil from  being washed away by heavy  rains. Tree roots also help store water underground. Forests are the  and main factors of our environment's water-cycle. Today's atmosphere is highly polluted and there is more need for oxygen. Trees keep air clean. They evaporate water  taken from the more...

The birthday of first Prime Minister Sh. Jawahar Lal Nehru, 14th November, is celebrated as Children's Day throughout the country. He was reciprocated as "Chacha Nehru" by the children for his immense love towards children. This year also the Children's Day was celebrated in our school with great zeal and enthusiasm. The children themselves organized the whole function. The compound of the school was beautifully decorated with multicolored buntings. Balloons were also hanging in large number. A good seating arrangement was made for the teachers and the students. The Principal was the honourable guest at the function. After the arrival of the Principal a well organized programme started. The first item was 'Vande Matram' the National Song. Then there was an item of the "Mangal Gaan". A girl student was in leading role of "Bharat Mata". She was looking very pretty in her white dress and crown on her head. more...

Last Sunday, I saw a very interesting hockey match. It was played between the Khalsa School and Guru Har Krishan Public School. Mr. Dhyan Chand and Balbir Singh acted as referees. It was played at Ram Lila Grounds. A large number of students and teachers had come to see the match. The referee gave long whistles and the captains of both the teams came forward. A coin was tossed in the air. The Khalsas won the toss and chose their favourable side. Both the teams were in their proper uniforms. The Khalsa players had blue shirts and white shorts while the players of Guru Har Krishan Public School had white shirts and white shorts. The match started at 3 PM. It was quite brisk from the  very beginning The Khalsas pressed hard but could not score a goal. They got two short corners but failed to score. Their centre forward more...

The annual school sports day is celebrated in our school with great preparations. This day gives us a great pleasure. We are full of joy on that day The 15th December was our sports day this year As usual an interesting programme was made for the day we got printed copies of the programme. The Principal invited parents also. The Senior P.T.I, was in charge of the whole show. The sports began exactly at 10 A.M.  First of all, the athlete taking part in different events, staged a march past. The Principal of the school took the salute. Then the sports began. The first item was that of the races- of 100 metres race the 400 metres race and 880 metres race and five kilometres race the five kilo metres race was a great fun. The hurdle race was also enjoyable. It was a great fun to see the boys more...

Tea was grown for the first time in China. Tea is the most popular beverage in the world today. It is liked by the poor and the rich alike. Tea is a plantation crop. Now it is grown in large quantities in different hilly areas of India and Sri Lanka. In India, Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are the major tea-producing states. Darjeeling tea is famous for its fine flavour. A tea plant is an evergreen bush, three to ten metres in height. It is regularly pruned to keep its height within one to two metres. For its cultivation, regular heavy rainfall, hot and humid weather and sloping land is necessary. Only a few buds and tender leaves are plucked from each tea plant. Then they are rolled and roasted, curled and crushed in the factory. Thus, tea is made ready for the market. We buy it from more...