The Miniature World of Bonsai Bonsai is the artistic reproduction of natural tree forms in miniature. They are grown in pots and are totally dependent on us for their care. This art originated in China about 1000 years ago. However, Japan mastered and refined it....
My Love for Gardening My love for gardening began at the age of five while helping my parents tend to our garden in Bangalore. I would feel an incredibly soothing Streak, running my hands through fresh soil or being knee deep in dirt as I’d...
Jamun- The Purple Surprise The sight of Jamuns at the breakfast table this morning made me very happy. I really love this fruit, especially when served with a dash of black salt. My dad bought these from a nearby orchard, and promised me a visit...
Punjab- The Feeding Bowl Of India I am a farmer and live in Punjab. The main crops I grow are wheat, rice, maize, cotton and sugarcane. My fellow farmers grow some or more of these and other crops such as pulses, bajra, jowar, barley, mustard,...
Indoor Plants Satish grows indoor plants in his house. I asked him ‘why’? He replied, these reduce components of indoor air pollution such as volatile organic compounds, carbon dioxide and airborne microbes. The air inside the house is thus, healthier. Additionally, these plants are decorative...
The View From My Window The window in my room overlooks a green park, a residential complex and some other buildings in the distance. In the mornings, the park is occupied by local residents who perform yoga and walk on its lush green grass while...
My Favourite Room In The House It is a difficult choice to figure my favourite room given that I love my house so dearly. But if I had to, I’d choose the living room. It is a square room with large tall windows that allow...
My Ride In A Cable Car On our return from Singapore, I couldn’t stop raving about an experience, to my friend and that was my trip in a cable car. The cable car took us from one of summits of Faber Mountain to the low...
Playing in The Rain When the rain falls, it is difficult not to step out to soak oneself and play around. It seems like the most fun thing to do and the most logical too! Something that all of us have done as children is...
Helping At Home While teaching social science in class six, the teacher asked ‘how many of you tend a helping hand at home’. Only a few hands went up. The teacher said ‘your parents help you in completing your homework and in studies’ isn’t it?...
