Archives November 2012

Rani Laxmibai was born on November 19, 1835. Her father was a Brahmin. Her mother was a brave God fearing lady. She learned horseback riding, sword fighting, and shooting on a target with a gun. She was married to the maharaja of Jhansi; his name was Raja GhangadharRao. In 1851, the Rani had a son; he unfortunately died when he was barely four months old. So the Rani adopted a son, his name was DamodarRao. The British weren't satisfied with the idea that Damodar was the legal heir to the throne. The governor of India said that Jhansi would be broken down since Gangadhar had left no heir to the throne. Because of that, a war broke out between the citizens of Jhansi and the British. This was the war of first war of independence. Rani was not ready to give up Jhansi, she was a symbol of patriotism and more...

God has given to mankind nature’s treasure in so many forms and in so many shapes but the present man has deformed the forms and misshaped the shapes. Mountain sand rivers, fields and forests have been assigned by the Creator to play their part for I In- welfare of the best of his creations — Man. But man has completely mistaken these bounties and misused them in his utter self-interest which mistake and misuse is found as resulting in the mauling of his being and in the murdering of his self. But the modern man still does not see the doom looming large before him. So blinded is he by the sense of his immediate gain. Trees are one such boon bestowed on mankind. They form such an important part in our well-being and play such significant role in our healthy living. But man's lust for more and more of more...

Last Sunday I saw an accident. It is still fresh in my mind. A child was trying to cross the road. A car came from the opposite direction. The driver tried to save the child. But a bus, coming from the opposite direction ran into the car- The driver of the bus had only minor injuries. The car driver was seriously injured. People gathered there. Some passengers of the bus also got light injuries. Some of them needed profusely. Some went to inform the police. Seriously injured persons were sent to hospital. Injured persons were given first aid. The bus driver was arrested. It was a very bad accident. I shall not be able to forget it for a long time.

Dussehra is a popular festival celebrated by Hindus all over India. It is also known as Vijayadashmi. It is celebrated in the month of October. It is celebrated all over India. It is celebrated in the memory of Lord Rama. Lord Rama killed the demon-king, Ravana and won over Lanka, his kingdom. In other words, it signifies the triumph of good over evil. Dusshera is celebrated for ten days. Many dramatic clubs play ramlila on Rama's life. Thousands of people gather to see the ramlila. We can learn many lessons from Ram Leela. Big Effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbhkaran are set fire on Dusshera day. The festival comes to an end after 'Bharat Milap'. Hindus call Lord Ram as MaryadaPurushotam.

The crow is a very useful bird. They can be seen here, there and everywhere. It is a big bird. Its colour is grey or black. It has a long, black strong beak and a tail. It caws loudly. It has sharp eyesight. Crows live on trees and in big groups. It is found sitting on a roof or on a tree. Its cawing is very harsh. It is really a great friend of man. It keeps the environment clean. It eats up and removes so many dirty things. A crow is a natural cleaner. It is a clever bird and can steal our eatables. It is afraid of men and animals, especially dogs. Bread, butter milk, eggs, flesh, sweets, dirt, are its food. Thus, a crow is a very common bird. Some people do not like it; others think it to be lucky. I do not hate it.

Our country is very rich in fruits. They are of many kinds, shapes and sizes. They also have different smells, tastes and colours. Mangoes, peaches, plums, cherries, bananas, papayas, grapes, melons are some of the well- known fruits. Like fruits. But mango and cherries are my favourites.  I relish them the most. I also like mango-juice, pickle and jam. There are many varieties of mangoes. The mango is the king of fruits. It is sweet, delicious and slightly sour. It contains a large quantity of minerals and vitamins and is highly digestive and nutritious. Fruits are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, iron and proteins. Some of the fruits are seasonal. The others are available all the year round. Some are expensive while others are cheap.

He has written many books. He died on 27th May, 1964. He was a man of principles and great moral courage. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru is my favourite leader. He has impressed me greatly. He was born on l4th November, 1889. The was born at Allahabad- MotiLal Nehru was his father. Pandit Nehru loved children. And the children called him Chacha Nehru in love. He was a great lawyer. He worked under the advice and guidance of Mahatma Gandhi, who was his mentor, guru, guide and philosopher. He suffered a lot for his country. He went to jail many times. In 1947 when India becamefree, he was elected the first Prime Minister.

The greatest gift God hay provided to man is nature. Nature is at its most beautiful early in the morning. The air is fresh and free of dust and smoke. We can enjoy it, if we go for a morning walk. In cities like ours it is only at this time that the roads are not crowded. There is hardly any traffic. One can enjoy the walk. As one walks, the worries and anxieties vanish away the feet stride out in a joyful rhythm. The sheer delight of movement is enough to make the day. In the morning the nature is at its best. The dew-drops on lush green grass and leaves of plants look like pearls. The birds sing cheerfully an early walker feasts his eyes and ears on such sights and sounds. A walk in a big park or on the bank of a stream is even more more...

The Supreme Court on Friday March 10, 2000 by an order fixed April 28 as the deadline for the Delhi Government to improve the quality of Yamuna water which carries over ten crore coliforms including thirty one lac fecal coliforms capable of spreading contagious disease. Anguished at the continuous contamination of the river's water, the court asked the Delhi government to take steps to improve the quality 'Significantly'. Referring to the Central Pollution Control Board filed by Counsel Vijay Panjwani, the apex court said, 'it shows that when Yamuna leaves Delhi at Okhia, it is no longer a river but a sewer drain'. Noting further that 'the river cannot be termed as water', the court said that there has been 'no improvement in the quality of the water since the last order on January 24. The Court said 'alarming' was not even the proper word so far as the quality more...

Lala Lajpat Rai was one of the greatest freedom fighters of India. He was born on 28 th January, 1865 in Ferozepur district. He studied at his village school and then joined the Mission High School of Ludhiana. He did his graduation in law at Government College, Lahore. Lala Lajpat Rai was a follower of the Arya Samaj movement, founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati. He wanted to spend his life doing social work. He wanted to reform the society of its evils. With great difficulties, he started the Dayanand Anglo- Vedic College at Lahore and was involved with its activities throughout his life. In the year 1888, he joined the Congress. He was a good writer and started the monthly paper Young India'. In 1925, he joined the Swaraj Party. He was sent to jail several times. Lala Lajpat Rai led a procession against the Simon Commission in 1928. The more...