Archives November 2012

Introduction. India is famous for its ideal teachers. In olden times, we had very great teachers. They lived a life of simplicity and service. They never cared for money. Knowledge was their aim. We can see examples of sacrifice in the city of Kashi even now. His dress. Mr. Dixit is an ideal teacher of our school. He puts on a white Khadar Kurta and a coarse dhoti- On his head. He wears a Gandhi cap of white colour. He puts on unlaced shoes. He walks quickly and has a charming personality. You can easily know him by his simplicity. He is Strong and healthy. His habits. Mr. Dixit is a man of regular and simple habits. He is one of those who go two kilometers everyday for a walk early in the morning. He eats simple food and lives a simple life. He is very punctual in everything. He more...

How a magazine is financed? There are many schools and colleges which publish their own magazines once a year. The money needed for this purpose is got by a small monthly subscription from each student. How it is managed? The school magazine is a collection of articles, poem nines and plays in English and Hindi. They are written by the student as well as teachers. There is a Magazine Committee made up of teachers and students. This Committee keeps the accounts and selected articles for the magazine. There is an editor who is generally a senior teacher of great ability. He is helped by associate editors who are generally good and intelligent students, they all –see that the articles published in the magazine are all useful for the students in improving their knowledge, taste and character. Uses of the school magazines. There are many uses of the school magazine the more...

Smoking is growing. You find the incidence so common—every second or third person is smoking cigarette or bidi. Smoking spells ruin to one's health. It opens the gateway to hell, of physical down wall and speedy death. Tobacco consumption can cause cancer of mouth, throat and lungs. About 50 per cent of cancer cases in India are related to tobacco consumption. Eighty per cent of heart attack patients less than 40 years of age are chronic smokers. It is unfortunate that a habit so injurious to health has so much acceptance in society. Of the common addictions, smoking is the most damaging on a national scale. The glorification of such a habit has to be stopped. But the manufacturers of cigarettes place display advertisements in print and electronic media to catch the attention of new customers. They aim at catching their, patrons young. They say cigarettes and the young are more...

January 26, 1950 is a red letter day in the history of modern India. On this day, India was declared a sovereign democratic republic. Since that date, January 26, is celebrated as our Republic day each year. Sovereign means a country that is internally supreme and externally without any outside control. Democracy means a government of the people, by the people and for the people. In a Republic, head of state, is elected by people's representatives. The Constitution of India was also given effect on January 26, 1950. Recall on January 26, 1930, the AICC at its Lahore session held under the president ship of late Jawaharlal Nehru pledged that India's aim is puma swaraj that is complete independence from foreign rule. Republic Day reminds us of our long freedom struggle and martyr's sacrifices towards the goal of Indian independence. The day is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm and more...

For a few days I woke up around 6 o'clock. It became a habit with me. Up and down I started walking on the terrace. Then I thought why not go out for a morning walk.                                                An early morning walk is so refreshing. It invigorates our body and prepares us for the day's work. I walk briskly. The air is pure, cool and fresh. I go alone. If   go with someone, talking becomes necessary. I prefer walking alone. I can then keep my thoughts to myself and enjoy the nature around. What makes me happy is the activity of birds. Their chirping is sharp and melodious. They seem 10 be preparing to welcome the rising sun.   go to a hill garden which has its up and downs—that give me exercise. The very sight of greenery in the garden cheers me up   Small dew drops on petals and leaves look more...

Introduction. Napoleon was Once asked what the great need of France was. He answered, "Nation's progress is impossible without trained and educated mothers. If the women if my country are not educated, about half the people will be ignorant. Duties of a woman have to play three roles in the course other-life. Each of these roles expected some duties from her. It is only with the help of education that she would be able to do them successfully. The first duty of a woman is to be a good daughter. The second duty \t. to be a good wife and third duty is to be a good mother. Education leaches a woman what she should be. It also teaches her how she should do it to be a good daughter, a good wife and a good mother. Advantages of an educated wife. Many men spend their evening time at clubs more...

Introduction. Shivaji was the founder of Maratha Empire in India. He was the first Hindu to establish ii Hindu empire after the Muslim rule. His birth and childhood. Shivaji was born in 1627 at Poona. His father Shahji Bhonsle was a Jagirdar. He was a general in the service of the King of Bijapur. Shivaji lived at' Bijapur- The charge of Shivaji's education fell in the hands of a Brahmin named Dadaji. His mother Jijaji Bai was a very pious lady. Shivaji got best qualities of his character from her nature. He could not learn how to read and write. But he became skilful in all sorts of manly games. When he became young, be was master of riding and arts of war and fighting. Dadaji used to read to him the stories^ of the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Thus the fire of patriotism was kindled in him while he was more...

Introduction. Maharana Pratap and Shivaji are two important Names in the history of Mughal period in India. Both loved their Country. Their names will be remembered with honour as long as there are Hindus. Akbar and Chittor.  Rana Pratap was born in the family of Shishodia. Raj puts. His father Udai Singh was a man of character. - Other Rajputs had given their daughters to Akbar. But Udai Singh did not do so. To avoid fight with Akbar he left Chitor. The famous battle of Haldighat- Maharana Pratap took a vow to get back Chittor. A great battle was fought at Haldighat. The great Mughal army under the command of famous general Man Singh and Prince Salim fought with Rana Pratap and his brave soldiers. The Rana and his soldiers fought bravely to the last man. But at last they lost the Field, Rana’s sufferings. The Rana look a vow more...

As a medium of instruction and examination, the English language was introduced in India in the 19th century by William Bentick, the then Governor General of India for importing western system of education. The aim of British rulers in inducting English Language in India was to ensure mental slavery to produce 'babus' for Administration and for introducing the western culture. Introduction of English language however proved a boon. Raja Rammohan Roy, the religious and social reformer, was a keen supporter of this language. Other leaders like Dadabhai Nauroji, Motilal Nehru, Jawaharlal Nehru were also educated in English. The alien language enabled our leaders to function well in the freedom struggle against the British rulers. English language played a significant role in the freedom movement. It served a link and a unifying force among Indians belonging to different Indian states. Through this language the country kept abreast of developments in technology, more...

A point family comprises members of the family that are related to one another and sharcommon ancestry, Religion, and property. All the working members of The Family pool I together what they earn and hand them over  To the head—who is usually the eldest The family head takes care of the entire family. Any member who brings in extra money has equal status.  Hence, the joint family puts into practice the concept: "To Each according to his needs, from each according to his abilities." The idea is socialistic in character. The joint family system is a feature of agricultural societies. These are in existence in countries as China and India whose economy is based on agricultural produce. . Collective living, collective farming and collective share in family wealth are the traditional features of the joint The joint family preserves the tradition, customs and manners handed down to it. Traditional culture more...