Archives November 2012

The evil practice of bonded labour has been in Existence in many states in India from time immemorial.   It continued for many years even after Indian independence. It was formally abolished by government through i the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976. Indian villages have a number of people who are oppressed and exploited—the backward classes, landless Labourers, poor farmers. But the condition of bonded Labourers is worse. They are made to live the life of slaves throughout their lives. It is indeed surprising that this  System  of slavery is yet in operation reportedly in interior  Of states  like Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka,  Kerala,  MP, Maharashtra, Orissa, Rajasthan, Tamil  Nadu, up,  and Haryana. Under this system, any person who took a loan from  A landlord  or moneylender had to render free labour to  The credit  till the amount of loan with interest thereon  Was cleared. If the debtor died more...

Drinking conveys the sense of habitual use of liquor.  It is considered an evil owing to the ill effects it has on the user. It affects his health adversely. It disturbs the equilibrium of his mind. It also ruins the economy of the family because of very high expenditure. Our religious scriptures condemn drinking. Drinking makes a man intoxicated. It is a sin against society. A drunkard easily forgets the sense of morality. He spoils his health leading to premature death. A person becomes a slave to the habit. Drinking is more common among poor workers. They spend their hard earned money on drinking. The family suffers. Children of such a family remain uneducated and unemployed. Worse still, the workers take illicit liquor as it is cheaper. It could prove fatal. The production in our mills is dependent on the health of workers. Drinking reduces efficiency physically and mentally tally. more...

Introduction Last Saturday was a very line day. The sky was over cast. We did not like in read on that day. We requested our teacher to arrange an excursion on a river. He granted our request. We started on our excursion, How we reached the river? The river is at a distance of four Kilometers from our school, our worthy teacher decided to go on foot. We all agreed to his Personal We started in happy mood. We had hardly gone two kilometers when we met another school party. It was a happy union. We went furl her happily and merrily. How we enjoyed there'; We went on shouting out of joy. Some of us were singing merrily. Both the parties enjoyed the natural sights on the way. There came upon u welcome shower on the way. It made the weather good- On our way we met trucks and more...

Introduction. An idea! Student is he who lakes keen interest in studies and leads a noble life. His life is full of ideals. He sets an example for others to follow. He is very careful of his character. His character is a foundation stone of his ideal life. Hard work is the breath of his life. Qualities of an Ideal student. He is in the good looks and looks of the teachers. He reads till midnight to get first position in the examinations. He knows that hard work is the key to success. All the teachers speak highly of him. He obeys and respects the elders. He does his best in earning a great name and fame in the history of school. Truth loving. He always speaks the truth. He hates a lie. He knows that the path of truth is full of thorns and he has to face many more...

Most working parents allow their children to stay alone at home after school, till they return. Let us find out how this could affect the child's personality. Gone are the days when men were the only breadwinners of the family, and women, good homemakers. Today, single income family is a rarity and women too cater to the monetary needs of the family. And this spells trouble if there are children at home. Too old to be put in a creche or day-care centre and with not many after-school centres available, many working parents leave their children to spend time alone at home after school, till they are back. Although the concept is not new, it has been of growing concern to parents, as more latchkey kids means more trouble. So, how will parents cope with this? Studies reveal that cases of depression, insecurity, drug abuse, juvenile delinquency are more among more...

Do the senior citizens (60 plus for women; 65 plus for   (men of a country represent an asset or a handicap? A moot point, really. Let us think of the pros and cons. Ironic as it may appear, longevity is a blessing but old age is a curse. While medical science through the years has been trying to prolong the span of human life, society shuns those very beings modern medicine helps live longer. All over, the elderly are either taken for granted or seem to be ignored. They are not given their rights, often times left alone, maimed or simply done away with.  Often, their special needs are overlooked. They have no nccess to medicare or community activity. Not much of jelly family life either. Planning Commission does not provide anything specifically for them in its planning process for five-year term. It is not rare to find rich and more...

Introduction. A holiday is a day of great joy. The holiday on a rainy day is more delightful because it is unexpected. This year we had only one rainy day. But on the night of 17lh of August it began to rain. The morning came but the rain did not stop. On the way to School. At 8 o'clock 1 found that the rain slowed down- So I put on my clothes and started for the school with my books. In the way I met several other boys of my class. In the mean time it began to rain heavily again. Some of the boys had no umbrellas. Sc two or three came under one umbrella. The result was that we could not save ourselves and by the time we reached the school, we had become completely wet. Om books also had been spoiled. The Attendance. Al the school I more...

Introduction. The coolie is a man who carries loads and luggage of other people from one place to another. He gels a small amount for his work. The amount depends upon the weight of load, the distance and the conditions of lime and place. His appearance. The coolie is a poor man. So, he puts on a poor dress, a bandy and a short dhoti. His clothes are often torn and dirty, In cities, the coolies wander about in the market places with a basket in their hands or on heads. The coolie has a small napkin but no cap. His feet are generally bare. At the railway station, the coolie seems to be well-off. He puts on a green or red uniform with a number on it. This number shows that he is a bona Fide registered coolie. His ways of work. In the city markets there is a more...

If I were made the minister of education, I have some dreams that could come true. We are far away from our goal of education for all. We are still following the old system which was introduced by Lord Macaulay in 1853 to produce fodder for , government offices. Educated Indians still run after secure jobs. There is so much unemployment which leads to frustration. The standard of education is going down— it is a question of quality versus quantity. Indiscipline is rife among students. There are strikes, ragging and acts of violence. Breaking point is nearing. Ours is a democratic form of government. Everyone, high or low, can aspire for higher places in government. So, I thought I stand chances of becoming minister of education someday. I propose bringing about radical changes in the country's education pattern. First, I would improve the lot of teachers. Teachers are the pivots more...

Detachment is not renunciation. It is a re-orientation of attitudes and lifestyles. Limitless love is free of bondage. It is a creative endeavour that involves a shill in consciousness. According to Sri Aurobindo, when one withdraws from the turmoil of outer life, the evolving consciousness becomes centred and observant like a detached witness it is a state of neutrality that goes beyond body and mind to communicate with the spirit. Most techniques of self-mastery advise us not to escape from life but to live it intelligently with selflessness and detachment. We must accept responsibility for our circumstances and learn from experiences and events and then rise above the situation. This way we can relate to circumstances without losing our balance. Then we can   go through life unaffected Being centred, yet non-attached, is an art. To correct, the imbalances in thought and conduct, just observe yourself objectively. It is not necessary more...