A Nightmare I woke up with dread in the middle of the night with my body drenched in cold sweat. The nightmare had come to haunt me again — “The Tsunami”. Though I am now safely back in Malaysia, I still cannot erase from my...
Real Beauty Everyone in this world longs for beauty in his or her life. Many people the world over spend large portions of their incomes seeking to add some measure ofbeauty into their lives. Who has not stood transfixed by the glory of a particularly...
Cosmetic Surgery Makeovers Cosmetic surgery, also known as Plastic surgery, is an ancient practice. In the 8th century BC, the Indian surgeon Sushruta Samhita described what is known today as rhinoplasty (surgery to the nose) and otoplasty (to the ear). Body alteration more generally has...
Celebrity Brand Endorsement Celebrity endorsements are a regular feature of present day marketing. The modem corporation invests significant amounts of money to align itself and its products with big-name celebrities in the belief that they will (a) draw attention to the endorsed products/services and (b)...
Homosexuality In India Men and men, women and women relationships have existed since the ancient times, as evidenced in sources like the Khajuraho and Konark temple carvings, Urdu love poetry and literary references like IsmatChughtai’sLihaaf. Stories of Muslim nawabs and Hindu noblemen with habits such...
The Season I Like The Best Spring is a particular type of season that is experienced in the temperate climatic zones. Spring is an intermediate seasonal phase in between winter and summer. Spring signifies the emergence of new life. Spring months are the blossoming months...
Hip Hop Music While the roots of hip-hop are found in African-208 American music, the history of Hip-hop Music can be traced back to the days of slavery. When slaves were on the plantation singing spiritual songs they used a form of rap music. They...
A House On Fire Fire is that force and factor which has greatly contributed to the development of human civilization. It has helped man in many ways. It helps him to run factories, cook food and keep his home warm. It is man’s enemy also....
The School Peon The peon is an important figure in the school. He is the first to come to school and the last to go home. It is he who opens the classrooms in the morning and shuts them after the school is over. He...
The Postman The postman is a common but useful public servant. Whatever the weather may be he is always on duty. He delivers letters, registries, parcels and money orders. He goes from door to door. Sometimes he comes on his bicycle and sometimes on foot....
