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[Essay] Problems of the elderly

The elderly group in our country comprises of people who are plus 60 and fall into the category of senior citizens. They remain senior citizen in age but junior in enjoying the facilities of old age. Many youngsters despise elders as they feel uncomfortable looking after them socially and financially. old age is equal to dote age and old people experience another childhood. They have their idiosyncrasy , thought process and life pattern. Till they are active and earning members, the members of the house appreciate their presence but the minute they become dependent on others the youngsters want to push them off to old age homes out of the house. This is more prevalent in the west than in India. Elders look out for love, affection and tolerance. They are not interested in money. It is every adults dream that their son and daughter will look after them as they have looked after their wards in their childhood. Youngsters have to rise to do their duty. They should look after t

[essay] The pleasures of walking

Walking is an excellent exercise. It keeps one healthy and fit in min d and body. A good walking companion is enjoyable company as one can walk and converse at the same time. It helps to socialize and exercise at the same time. Walking help us to organize our thoughts, plan the day, cool down one’s temper and settle disturbed emotions. People with more fat need to walk and burn calories so that their body remains in shape. However, walking to school is no fun as there is weight of school bag and books. Morning walks are the best. One is able to get pure air for breathing. A morning walk helps us to do positive thinking. It helps us to get more energy and proper blood circulation. Walking after meals helps us to digest food. Walks on beaches, in parks, on the hills and in open meadows are invigorating . Walking brings us close to nature. It provide us with the require amount of oxygen. Walking has to be done with special technique. One needs to walk with proper shoes and as far

[essay] Stress – the curse of modern life

Modern life is fast paced and competitive. Ambition is the buzzword and everyone is looking for success, money, fame and glory. Today one burns the candle at both ends to live a successful life and it results into severe stress. Stress may be defined as an anxiety syndrome due to work pressure. It also caused due to emotional, physical or mental tensions. The Fear of Failure or being left behind leads to a hectic pace of life which is detrimental to one’s physical health. The lure of money and fame also makes one work beyond one’s capacity leading to strain and stress. Modern life is pretty mechanical, it leads to lack of exercise which aggravates stress. Couch potato lifestyle or being confined to a chair leads to obesity and stress. The hectic lifestyle leads to imbalanced diets, wrong food habits and endless cups of caffeine or aerated drinks makes one more prone to stress. This in turn leads to ailments like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart problems etc. Stress can

[Essay] The art of conversation or need for articulation

The art of conversation is not just a gift, but actually a skill that needs to be sharpened and honed to make life comfortable and acceptable in society. Articulation as a way of speaking is to be mastered, when we speak, we need to be clear and audible. The speech needs to be fulfilled with emotion and has to be tinged with good vocabulary. One like to converse with people, who have a repertoire of words, are well versed in different topics and have a large horizon of knowledge. People who crib , gossip, rumor are the ones who are not tolerated for long. While conversing it is important not to hurt the feelings and sentiments of others. One should not boast about one’s achievements or make egotist remarks. In many families girls are brought up with a notion that they should not be heard but only be seen. But today times have changed. One must be articulate in this modern world to get through in your day to day life. While meeting strangers it is better to converse on sim

[Essay] Manners make a man

Good manners are needed to form good character. Manners can make or mar our personality. If good impressions fall on our mind our character will be good and vice versa. Manners include etiquette, politeness, sympathy, discipline and good social conduct. It also means being helpful and having respect for others. Well – mannered people are friendly, courteous and pleasant company. They are patient with others and get well with society Parents and teachers are the role models, who can teach their wards and students good manners and their importance in life. Good manners support us in achieving our goals in life – they help us to become successful in business, service or any profession. They cost nothing but pay us rich dividends. Manners teach us to live and let live. They teach us the importance of vasudhaiva kutumbakam – the world as a family. Good manners are a wealth, which we earn in our life, something, which is your own earning so one must always protect and preserve thi

[Essay] Discipline – a must for progress

Discipline means following rules and regulations and obeying people with authority and experience. Discipline and freedom are contradictory. Discipline is required in all walks of life and in day to day life – office, homes, on the road, armed forces, social and political life Discipline  means conferring to certain  unwritten  laws of society so that the wheels of the society are kept moving without a hitch. It does not mean encroaching on an individual’s freedom but it is the the delicate equilibrium between freedom and doing what’s good for others and for oneself. It has made man evolve from the savage stage to the modern evolved species. Discipline is a must if the society has to progress. The strength of a nation lies in its discipline. It keeps the citizens united and strong. Discipline allow all activities to take place in proper fashion. If there is discipline on the roads then the traffic moves in an orderly way. Discipline in schools ensures proper studies. Disciplin

[Essay] Generation Gap

Generation gap means a difference of opinion between youngsters and elders.  It includes difference in tastes, attitudes, thinking manners and behavior of the members of the two generations. In olden times children obediently followed what their parents told them to do. Today’s youth are more exposed and influenced by modern technology and life style. They are more independent, assertive and open. They don’t want anybody interfering with their lives or imposing their views on them. On the other hand the elders have lived their lives and are set in their ideas and views. They too hate to be dedicated too or tossed around. The result is total disagreements among the two generations leading to intolerance, quarrels or even breaking up of the family. This problem exists everywhere in the world and it has given rise to children staying away from their parents. In certain cases the problem gets out of hand and children are shown the door in the house or children go and deposit their o

[essay] My new year resolution

The trend of making resolutions is as old as the burning of the effigy of the old man. The tradition laid stress on forgetting the old and ushering in the new year with new beginning and aspirations. Resolutions are made at the beginning of the year in order to lay down goals, which are desirable and achievable. Every year before new New Year’s Day one needs to contemplate on what one has done during the year. Before making new resolutions one must ponder on which ones have not been fulfilled and which goals need to be achieved. Many people say that resolutions are only made to be broken but it is not so. As a student my resolutions usually revolves around the studies, professional and personal growth. My parents, peers and friends and relatives influence my resolutions. I usually make simple resolution, which i can easily fulfill by myself. This year i have resolved to have a better understanding of my subjects, especially the ones i disliked earlier. I have decided to get a

[Essay] The pleasures and pains of youth

The period of teenage is a short but a beautiful one. We begin our teens when we are “thirteen” and we end it with “nineteen”. It is also called a period of adolescence – when you are neither a child nor an adult. It is a time for privacy but on the other hand there is a lot of peer pressure. You start growing up and understanding your physical qualities and understanding the importance of looking good. You look out for a role model – a wrong model can put your life in jeopardy. The right role model can uplift your life. You want to act grown up but you lack the confidence, so many times you act in an immature manner creating problems for our own selves. We do not appreciate parental advice and we feel it is too condescending. Parents also refuse to understand this phase of the child. Actually parents should be made friends and role model as they always wish the best for their children. Lack of reading and too much dependency on TV, computers , internet and films, can lead to

[essay]Use and abuse of leisure

Leisure means free time away from routine work, which can be spent doing activities of hobbies, which one likes to do like reading, hearing music, collecting stamps, gardening. Some misunderstand the meaning of leisure. For them it means whiling away time, roaming and wandering aimlessly, playing pranks etc. Leisure is a must to give a break to a dull routine. It is wrong to use holidays as working days. People who don’t believe in leisure, suffer from boredom, tension or depression. Leisure doesn’t mean indulging in heavy activities and it also doesn't mean wastage of time. Those who while away time are abusing leisure. They get into a lethargic mode and find it difficult to get out of it. Those who inculcate hobbies can wisely use their time and ensure their all round development. By playing sports and doing physical activities we can be physically fit. Leisure activities should not be expensive and time consuming . They should not in any way hamper the peace and harmony

[Essay] Should School bag be made lighter?

Every child going to school is physically harassed with the burden of carrying many books per subject. Their school bags run into kilos, weighing down their tiny backs and stunting their physical growth or giving them back and spine problems. A committee headed by Prof. Yashpal brought out a report in 1933 A.D. stating the need for check on the curriculum load for school going children. In their 12 point recommendation the committee stated that the pressure on students is worst when too much is taught just before the examinations. There are too many textbooks, densely packed. The matter is written in convoluted language and teachers just skim through it to cover up the course on time. Children fail to comprehend so they usually memorized and reproduce like parrots during the examination. This is not an enjoyable experience. Subjects like mathematics, Social studies, Science, languages are taught in hurried manner so children are hardly able to follow them to develop a likin

[Essay]Must we learn English?

English has earned the status of being an international language and it is the most widely spoken language in the world. Several Million people in different countries speak English. It is like mother tongue to many people. One can feel comfortable with the English language while travelling to other countries because it can be understood by the people. It is also a common medium of instruction in various schools not only in India but many other country of the world also. We didn’t appreciate the British ruling over us but we do appreciate their precious gift of the English Language. The language has survived criticism and has come out as a winner. Even post independence the importance of the English language has not dwindled . The language is most suitable for administrative, legal and medical work. Though Hindi is our national language, it is also English that removes to some extent the regional and the linguistic barriers, providing a common platform of communication for the peop

[Essay] Earn while you learn

Earn while you learn / craze for professional courses In this competitive world students find themselves at crossroads due to a faulty system of education. Instead of going for regular studies of graduation and post graduation, students prefer to go in for short term professional courses so that they can start earning at a young age. There are professional courses like multimedia , computers , fashion, designing, BPO training , secretarial practice, accounting, taxation etc. Even employers prefer to take in students of professional background because they require less training and can be moulded for work immediately. The professional courses are expensive yet they are very sought after and even parent support their wards, opting for professional courses. However, institutions meting out the professional course are proliferating by the dozens but they lack expertise and infrastructure. Some of their curriculum is run-of-the-mill kind so students don’t benefit much. However

[Essay] Books – our best friends

The poet Robert Southey has beautifully called books his never failing friends with whom he converses  day by day. Books are true friends they can be by our side in whatever mood we are.They enlighten, give knowledge, entertain and inform us. Books are written with experienced people so we learn from their lives. We can carry books with us when we travel. They are our constant companions. when we are tired of reading we can close them, we can even read them at midnight. They fill our minds and hearts with hope and joy. Unlike human friends they never deceive or betray us. Books have inspired people through the ages. The first book of the Aryan called the Rigveda has a lot for us to learn and understand even after 3000 years. Books like the Ramayana and Mahabharat are relevant in modern times and teach people the ways of life. Writers like Gandhi have put forward to us their life on a platter to understand their goals and teachings. When we read books, we are in the company of t

[Essay] is Ragging Right?

Ragging means teasing in a light vein, cracking jokes but not at the expense of others. Ragging is fun if done in the right spirit. Traditionally it is meant to break the ice between the new and the old students and to encourage better co-operation among the students. Usually innocent ragging involves seniors making the freshers dance, sing songs, enact somethings or run errands for them. Ragging has to be done in the right spirit and in no way should it physically or mentally harass anyone. But now its taking an ugly turn as freshers are building up "ragging phobia". The modern trend of ragging is obnoxious . Students are sexually exploited or mentally harassed. They are made to do indecent things like removing their clothes or doing sexual overtures. Ragging should not go to an extent where students take extreme steps out of embarrassment. Many students leave studies or even go to extent of committing suicide out of utter shame and bad name. Steps should be taken that se

[Essay] if there were no examinations

Examinations are a tool to assess the students' calibre in a certain class and to promote them to a higher class. how ever students are morally scared of examinations - they build a phobia about examinations. The whole career of the students depends on the exams. A students may be a good student but due to some circumstances like 1ll-health or lack of time for preparation of exams he/she may not be able to fare well, then the student's career is at stake. students have a sigh of relief when the exams are over they feel that they have come through an ordeal. One cannot truly judge the calibre of a student through a short examination. Scientist like Einstein failed in their examinations too but went on to become successful people. Assessment on the teacher's part is also not faultless. Many teachers who are not capable are given the work of assessment . Their lack of knowledge can cause problems for students. Sometimes the papers leak out or a lot of partiality is shown to

[Essay] Should there be sex education in schools ?

Sexuality is a very sensitive and subject and every government treads cautiously in talking about it or including it in the curriculum of school books. Children are however, exposed to a lot of sex and violence on television and in movies. Some of them are brought up with misconceptions and they cultivate unhealthy attitude towards the subject. There is an alarming spread of sex-related diseases like AIDS and many young men and women are becoming victims. Most youngsters consider it as taboo to talk about sex with their peers or parents and prefer to get information from friends. Parents also avoid discussing the topic but they would never stop from scolding their children unnecessarily if something went wrong. Indecent literature and curiosity pave the way for wrong ideas and experiments with sex among youngsters. Answer to children's curiosity about sex should be objectively given instead of ignoring the facts and bypassing the subject. Children are becoming the victims of rape

[essay] Role of teacher in moulding a student's life

Teachers takes the place of parents in a school, they guide and mould the character and personality of the student. They influence the formative years of the students. A good teacher coaxes and helps a student to understand his abilities and become a better human being. The children look up to their teachers so it is very easy to mould them to divert their attention to things which are constructive. Students are going to be the future citizen of the country- so it is the duty of the teacher to harness their capabilities in making the future of country bright. To be a role model a teacher should learn to appreciate studies themselves, then only can they make the students appreciate the importance of education and knowledge in their lives. Unsure teachers only teach for money. They destroy the growth of students and cannot be role models. Teachers should not consider teaching to be a money spinning business. They should understand that they are in a noble profession and the growth and

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About Me I am pleased to offer a useful blog on writing skills for students/ any other person. Students of lower level will also find the book very useful. I have given points for essays and have covered a wide range of current topics so that students can work on them and get practice. There is in depth practice in topics like precis, e-mails, comprehension, diary, dialogue, message, advertisement, letters, notice, note, report and paragraph writing. Jatin