Essays

The recent doping scandal in the Olympic games has I increased public awareness to a great extent. In reality doping practices have become a threat to the fairness and the existence of sportsman spirit in games and sports. Doping means taking of drugs i.e. chemical substances by the sport persons in order to enhance their performance. It is an illegal practice and therefore dope tests of participants are conducted before every big event. And the winners are again tested after the performance. Inspite of such precautions, we have seen so many doping scandals not only in sports but in cricket too. We have example of Shane Warne, an Australian cricketer who was banned for one year due to drug abuse. Again Aparna Popat, a badminton star was tested positive a few years back. In the Olympic games 2004 Pratima Kumari, a weight-lifter, got life ban in the similar case. Drug more...

In India season is not the same throughout the country. When it is hottest in the plains, Shimla, Mussoorie and Darjeeling are very cold. When there is winter in west coast of India heavy rain falls on the coast of coromandal. The Indian summer is the hottest season in the whole year. The rays of sun fall perpendicularly. Hence it is difficult to walk in the day. At mid-day we do not like to go out of doors because the heat is intense. The light is blinding in the day. We can do a little work only in the morning. The rich people make use of electric fans, coolers and air conditioners. Generally the greater part of the day is wasted. Sometimes it is very hot. We drink a glass of water again and again. School and college hours are changed during summer. All institutions work in the morning. They more...

A camel is a domestic animal. It is found in the desert area of Asia and Africa. The people of desert areas tame camels for carrying goods and walking miles after miles in the desert. A camel is a large and strong animal but it looks very odd. A camel can carry water in its stomach and smell water in the dry desert. A camel is called 'the ship of the desert' because it can live without food and water for many days together. It is a beast of burden, so the people in the desert use it for travel in the sandy regions. Some camels have two humps on the back and some have only one. A camel is very hardy and modest. Its legs are exceptionally large. Its neck is very long and odd-looking. It has keen eyesight. As a result, it can know in advance about the more...

Every school must have a library. A library is a place where books on different subjects are kept. The school library is for the use of students and teachers. Our school has a good library. It is housed in a big hall. There is a separate and spacious reading room attached to it. The books are kept in many big wooden almirahs. Our librarian manages the library. He arranges books. The almirahs have glass panes. Besides text books we have books on travels, biographies, history, geography, science etc. There is a special magazine section. All books are arranged subject wise. Each almirah has a catalogue. One almirah has books on teaching and reference books. They are only for teachers. There is a class library system in our school. The students do not get books directly from the librarian. Once a month class  teacher goes to library. He selects four or more...

A flight in an aero plane is a highly exciting experience. It is r flying in the air like a bird. The whole thing is strange and wonderful. But there is also a risk in the flying. Though cases of aero plane r crash are not very much common. I once happened to see a sight of aero plane crash. Last year I r was in my village. It was morning. I was out for a walk. As I was moving and up and down the railway bridge, I heard a terrible sound. I looked into the direction from where sound was heard. I saw an aero plane burning. I at once ran to the place of occurrence. The scene which I saw was a moving scene of human misery An aero plane had met with an accident. It had taken off from the Indira Gandhi Aerodrome, Delhi. It was more...

Generally there is shortage of water in the cities during summer season. The moment water supply fails we start abusing Municipal Corporation and other agencies connected with the water supply department. We know the importance of the thing when it is not available. The  long the water supply failure, more of inconvenience. In case of failure of water supply all of our routine tails It becomes hard to meet our natural calls. We cannot take a bath, can't wash clothes, even quenching of thirst becomes difficult. If it is summer season, then it becomes more horrible. Life comes to standstill. Folks of women can be seen in the streets cursing the Government. Even the Prime Minister is criticized, though he has no hand in the supply of water, which is the work of Local Municipal Corporation or Jal Boards. Even educated men start cursing the government without thinking for the more...

The moon is the queen of night and a splendor among Starry heavens. A walk in a moonlit night is really a refreshing and fascinating experience. Strolling in a moonlit night is pleasant and delightful in ways more than one. Walking in moonlit night does not only remove the weariness and boredom of the hectic day, but also it elevates our  spirit, enlivens our soul and refreshes our mind. The atmosphere during a moonlit night is reigned by calmness and quietness if we walk through the countryside, which is away from humdrum, noise and clamour of cities. Moreover, the cool air and the cool beams of the moon, kissing each and every object of nature, present a charming sight. One really feels thrilled and relieved. One feels a sense of joy. There comes the freedom of mind,  throughts and ideas. A moonlit night delights our heart and soul. The tranquil more...

The role of teachers in the building of a nation can not be ignored. It is they who influence the immature minds of the youth and tries to mould the living stuff into various forms. It is they on whom depends the future of the nation. Hence, they are the most important part of the society. In the past, teachers were considered respectable figures even by the kings and the emperors, because only teachers were there to guide and advice them in hours of crisis. They were the .true benefactors of the society. With the change of time they lost their dignity to some extent. Still, they are considered the backbone of a nation and a society. Teachers are the real guide of the students. With their deep knowledge of the subject and teaching technique they can impart valuable information to the students. They can guide them towards noble deeds, more...

Our school was closed on 14th May for the summer vacation. On the same day I packed my luggage. I caught first train bound for Saharanpur. I reached my house in the evening. Next day my friends came to meet me. In the evening I went for a walk with them. I remained busy with them for many days. On 30th May I received a letter from my elder brother. He asked me to come to Agra. i started on the same night and reached Agra in the morning. I spent many days visiting all historical places. The great historical city charmed my heart. The famous Taj made me spell- bound. I visited Akbar's Fort. It reminded me of the past glory of the Mughal Empire. I often used to bathe in the holy water of the Jamuna.  Here I passed the most pleasant time. I had all enjoyments and more...

For younger’s travelling is a part of education and for elders a part of experience. There is no doubt, that travelling gives a lot of experience in life. Those who get a chance to travel should not miss to do so. Highly diplomatic personnel in administration consist of widely travelled people. William Shakespeare has favored travelling as a medium of education. He said that who wants to sharpen their ideas and wits must travel out of their native place. Travelling provides rich food to body, mind and soul. There are different types of travelers, some travel for business, others for travelling and others to see the wonders of the world. Some others travel to boast about themselves and to display their knowledge before others. Traveller is always benefited from his travels to other lands and people. In comparison to books travelling appeals better to all the senses of the man, more...