The Fisherman’s Boat A fisherman’s boat is a boat used to catch fish in the sea, lake or river. Fishing itself can be broadly classified as commercial, artisanal and recreational. The fisherman’s boat varies with the kind of fishing he undertakes. Fishing boats exist in...
My Pen-Pal In the computer era, where chatting or “Face book” and “Orkut” are prevalent, the concept of a pen-pal may seem outdated. Letter writing in its primitive form is seldom seen even as it is referred to as “snail-mail”. This was not true when...
Euphoria Euphoria means a feeling of great happiness and wellbeing. In medical terms, it is recognised as the mental or emotional state which senses great elation. Euphoria is generally considered to be an exaggerated state, resulting from an abnormal psychological state, with or without the...
Holidays It is a lovely word that gets an instant smile on our face whether we are students, teachers, professionals or homemakers. Holidays imply a freedom from the usual routine, a time to enjoy and relax, a time to catch up on all things we...
Being A Patriot Patriotism is the love or devotion one has for one’s country. It is a very natural phenomenon. Just as we are loyal to our family and our loved ones and would be protective of them, in the larger picture, we as citizens...
Social Etiquettes A very important lesson for budding young ladies and gentlemen, social etiquettes are rules of polite or correct behavior in a society. Social graces are very becoming and appreciated by one and all. Every culture has its own norms that are laid out,...
Indian Ethos Indian ethos has intrigued people all over the world. One of the oldest civilizations with its unique and diverse culture, it has always held a certain amount of mystery and mysticism about itself. Beginning with the Indus Valley Civilization until the present day...
A True Citizen Every Nation has laws of citizenship which vary from one another but are laid down in the best interests of the country. In a democratic nation, citizens enjoy certain fundamental rights but are also duty bound to be responsible. A true citizen...
An Ideal Teacher “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” A teacher is one who imparts knowledge in such a way that the learner absorbs it. He then gives the student space to accept it or...
Eugenics Eugenics is the study and practice of selective breeding, applied to humans, with the aim of improving the species. It was a widely popular social philosophy in the early 20th century but it has gained disrepute since the Holocaust, in World War II. This...
