The Wind Suddenly Rose The wind suddenly rose and at the time we thought nothing of it. We snuggled together, giggling, in the caravan double bed. Jan and I were just married, too poor to afford a proper honeymoon, so we made do with a...
Obesity – A Growing Problem The accelerating rate of obesity among Asians, especially children, is indeed alarming. If left unchecked, it will soon become the major cause of preventable death. Once obesity develops in childhood or adolescence, there is an increased chance that it will...
The Importance of Oil The October 1973 Arab-Israeli war startled the world out of its sleepy indifference to wars taking place in distant parts of the world. The impact of the war was felt not only by governments and politicians but by almost everyone. For...
On A Cold and Gloomy Night It was a cold, gloomy night. The wind was howling and thunder could be heard often. It had been like this for several hours, yet there was no rain. Many shuddered but pretended to believe that it was only...
Once Bitten Twice Shy “Once bitten twice shy” is an old adage. In my case, it became a literal truth. I was very mischievous as a young boy. I enjoyed playing pranks and practical jokes on people. I also liked to chase cats and used...
Physical Education It has become conventional to trace the most worthwhile features of civilization to classical times, but in the case of physical education, it is essential. The Greeks placed physical culture high on the list of noble virtues; to gain the victor’s laurel wreath...
Preservation of Wild Life Man’s ever-increasing needs and greed have led him to intrude indiscriminately into the world of nature. He has not only lost the awe and fear which was a part of nature worship in the early religions but has developed an almost...
Preventing Truancy Truancy tops the list of misdemeanors by our students. Almost every day, students are caught playing truant. Although it is not a serious problem, it must be nipped in the bud. Truancy means being absent from school without a valid reason. Students play...
Qualities of A Good Citizen A good citizen is one who is a good person. There seems to be no scope for differentiating between the two – for a weak or a bad person cannot be a good citizen and it holds true the other...
The Raindrops I had been brought up with a phobia of rain. My parents had made it clear that if I got wet in the rain, I would die for sure. I had always thought of rain as an enemy. Even when I learned about...
