Archives October 2013

Gopal Krishna Gokhale was one of the greatest freedom fighters of India. He was born on 9th March, 1866. He was very much influenced by his mother.   He finished his schooling in 1881 and graduated from Mumbai University in 1884. He was the Principal of Fergusson College, Pune.  Gokhale had a very good memory. He became a follower of Justice Ranade. He was very truthful in his work. Gandhiji was very much impressed by his wisdom and Straightforward nature. Gandhiji considered Gokhale as his political guru.   In 1905, Gokhale became the President of the Congress. To train the young men for public service, he established the 'Servants of India Society'. He admired the British rule. He was a cultured man.   Gopal Krishna Gokhale served the country faithfully. But his health did not support him for long. He passed away on 19 th February, 1915 and India lost more...

Here in India we have all the seasons of the year. Summer is followed by autumn and winter. After the end of the chilly winter, the season changes.  Then comes in the spring season. It is called the king of seasons. It ushers in cool breezes, flowers, roses and green leaves. The whole atmosphere is full of sweet smell and fragrance. One becomes young and buoyant (light-hearted). We can call it as the Season of flowers. The buds bloom into colourful blossoms. There is a riot of colours every where. The plants sprout into big trees. The seeds germinate into rich golden harvest. The birds sing and chirp day and night. New leaves come up. A cool breeze blows. The spring season is in full swing. Nature is at its best. In India we have all the six seasons. Their circle is incessant and endless. They come turn by turn. more...

Hobby is what are does during one's spare time. It is very good for the development of the personality of a person. It gives the tired mind peace and comfort. My hobby is gardening. Because I love beauty. It makes us happy. There is a piece of land in front of my house. I have turned it into greenry. I have grown beautiful flowers in a part of my garden. My garden's Roses, Merry-gold flowers look very beautiful. They make our minds fresh. This part gives out a sweet smell. I water the plants daily. There is a grass in my garden. I walk barefoot in soft grass. I go to my garden and become refreshed. I am proud of my garden. Every one like it very much.            

Mahatma Gandhi and Rabmdra Nath Tagore are two Indians who are equally well known in India and abroad. His father Maharishi Davendra Nath and grandfather Sh Dawarika Dass were landlords who began to be addressed as Thakur'. The term was later anglicised as Tagore. Rabindra Nath Tagore was born in Jorasanko in Calcutta on 8th May, 1861. His mother's name was Sharda Devi. He was the youngest of the fourteen brothers and sisters.   Rabindra Nath Tagore is the most famous man of letters that modern India has produced so far. He is many things rolled into one. He is a novelist, playwright, painter, philosopher, educationist, freedom fighter and an actor. But above all he is a poet. His position as a world poet is now universally recognized through the English translations of some of his writings. Generally he is considered to be only a religious poet. No doubt he more...

I am very careful about my health. I take my meals regularly and exercise daily. It is rare that I fall ill. I do not like sickness but it does not care for your likes and dislikes. For me sickness means being idle and lonely. I realized it only a few days back when I fell ill. I remember that evening when it rained heavily and together with my two friends I went outside. Despite my mother's advise not to get wet, we stayed outside talking, laughing and enjoying the cool weather. We continued to play in the rain till it was very dark and my friends had to leave. Next day I got up unusually early. When I tried to move out of the bed I felt dizzy. My head ached and I felt restless. I pushed aside the blanket I had covered myself with, and tried to sleep more...

Trees are extremely important for us. They give us shade, fruit, gum and medicines. Leaves of some trees are used as fodder for animals. The most important thing that the trees give us is oxygen. In the light of the sun, they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen which is essential for the life of all living beings. Thus, they keep the atmosphere clear. This process is known as photosynthesis. Trees cause coolness in the air. This helps in causing rain. Thus, the regions such as the Sahara and Rajasthan where trees are sparse have only scanty rainfall. Trees also help in checking soil erosion, Mostly, there is a thick undergrowth below and around the trees. This happens most often in forest areas. Because of this undergrowth, soil does not get eroded quickly. This undergrowth also helps in controlling floods'. The rushing water of rivers and rivulets, more...

Last Sunday I went to circus with my family. My father took us to the show. It was located on the Ramlila Maidan. We bought the tickets and entered the huge tent. At first there came two clowns in their funny blue and pink dresses. One was dressed like a monkey, the other like a lion. They performed many tricks and made the spectators laugh. Young girls rode single heel cycles on ropes. Then the elephants were brought in. They performed funny tricks. Then the tigers, lions, horses and a rhino performed wonderful feats. They were all fascinating to watch. It was a new and wonderful experience. We returned home, full of excitement and a sense of horror. I can never forget it. I thanked my father for taking us to the show.

One of the most thought-provoking ills of our society is the problem of unemployment that millions of people in our country face today. Highly, qualified professionals find "No vacancy" signs everywhere they go and the irony of fate is that a number of jobs come with the tag of knowing some 'high up' who have pulled 'strings' and got someone else the job, while the deserving candidate who has no 'godfather' waits and waits to get a break. These are some harsh realities people face as they struggle to make ends meet. Through frustrations and financial constraints other problems manifest as well, such as violence in the form of pick pocketing, cheating, dacoity, thefts, terrorism, indiscipline, drug trafficking, smuggling and sex crimes. The disparity between the rich and the down trodden is immense, it is but natural that the ones at the receiving end revolt! India cannot be a strong 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 more...

Like all the class-rooms in our school, my class-room is very spacious. It is airy and well ventilated. My class-room is situated in the eastern wing of the school. It is flanked by broad verandahs on both sides. On both sides, there are grassy lawns beyond the verandahs. The sweet smell of flowers is, thus, always invading my class-room. My class-room has eight rows of benches. Four students sit on each bench. On both sides along the walls, there are passages for teachers and students to move about. There is a large black-board affixed on the wall facing the rows of benches. Under the black- board is the dais on which the teacher's chair is placed. In front of the chair there is a table on which lie a box of chalk pieces and a duster for the teacher. There are doors in either of the two walls which run more...