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Reshma

I am a passionate writer. I love reading, learning and trying new things.

The Importance of English

The British had to leave bag and baggage as the long drawn struggle for freedom came to an end. Now, India is a free and sovereign country with Hindi as its national language. And the importance of English as a second official and a link language continues. No doubt the […]

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Man Does Not Live By Bread Alone

This is a Biblical quotation. The full quotation reads: “Man shall not live by bread alone; but by every word that proceedeth of the mouth of God”. Food is necessary to exist but mere existence cannot be the be-all and end-all of life. We eat in order to live but […]

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The Art of Conversation

Among other things, what distinguishes man from other animals is speech and language. The very fact of being man signifies speech and conversation. Conversation as a tool and vehicle of expression of ideas, emotions and experience is of great importance. It lessens pain and suffering, multiplies joy, enjoyment and exaltation […]

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Corruption Unlimited

India has the dubious distinction of being one of the top ten corrupt countries of the world. The malaise is too deep and wide to be eradicated so much so that common people have become despondent to the point of apthy. India has become a country of scams, scandals, corruption, […]

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Making a Choice of Profession

In India it is a great problem to choose a profession best suited to one. In America there is a National Intelligence Test Bureau where everybody’s intelligence is tested. This test is carried on a mass scale. It is then quite easy for you to select the career that will […]

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Fashion!

Man is a social animal and always wants to show himself in the society in a very presentable way. He likes variety, change and novelty. Old, stale, stereotyped and typecast things are not liked by him. He wants things to suit his changing moods, likes and dislikes and therefore, takes […]

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Influence of Films

Films wield immense influence on masses. Cinema is one of the mighty media and commands great popularity. It is a very popular means of cheap and easily available entertainment, thousands of men and women see films daily in cinema houses, theatres and on their televisions. The mass appeal of cinema […]

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An Ideal Student

Many people regard bookish knowledge to be the ‘all and end-all’ of education. This is not correct. Real education means overall development of the personality of the student. Therefore, an ideal student is the person who takes interest in all activities of his educational institution. He is good not only […]

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Evils of Dowry

Dowry system is a great evil that afflicts India. Even after seventy three years of independence and freedom, the evil and menace of dowry system prevails and the parents of a bride are forced to give money, jewellery, costly articles etc in dowry to the bridegroom and his family. It […]

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AIDS Awareness

AIDS or Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome is a dreaded disease because it is not yet curable. This killer disease is spreading rapidly throughout the world. It is a disease which can strike anyone, anytime and anywhere unless proper precautions and preventive measures are taken. There are many misconceptions about the […]

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Advertisements

This is an age of advertisement, nay aggressive advertisement. There is virtually an advertisement invasion. It is all over the country influencing our ideas, lifestyles and decisions. There are more advertisements in the newspapers than the news and articles. On the small screen of television the programmes are heavily punctuated […]

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A Stitch in time Saves Nine

“A stitch in time saves nine” This is an old saying which means that immediate action taken as soon as something goes wrong saves a lot of work and expenses later. Like all other sayings and proverbs this saying is also steeped in great wisdom, lifelong experience and the truth. […]

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Superstitions!

The blind belief in omens, augury, magic, magic formulas, useless rituals and superstitions have given rise to a mushroom growth of babas, swamis, tantriks, priests and godmen. There are numerous divine babas – Balti baba, Bhoot baba, Satellite baba, Computer baba, to name a few. Then there are godmen like […]

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Leisures in Modern times

Leisure is an important part of life. Leisure is not idleness nor non activity but it implies an activity which is meaningful, fruitful and enjoyable. Leisure time is a time of personal fulfilment and pleasure. It is freedom from monotony, boredom and drudgery of life. It is a time when […]

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The Evils of Drinking

Drinking is one of the many evils our society from. It is a great social evil and needs to be eradicated. Habits die hard and once this evil habit is formed, it is very difficult to get rid of it. Sometimes people start drinking as a mark of fashion in […]

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