Poverty in India Poverty refers to a situation when people are deprived of basic necessities of life. It is often characterized by inadequacy of food, shelter, and clothes. In other words, poverty refers to a state of privation where there is a lack of essential needs for subsistence. India is one of the poorest countries in the world. Many Indian people do not get two meals a day. They do not...

The Importance of a Peaceful and Balanced Life It is easy to lose your true self in the hectic life that we lead today. It is of utmost importance to live a calm and peaceful life. When emotions are on a high, the tendency is to react and be impulsive. Further, we can get very easily carried away by our emotions and our awareness if the present moment is lost. Meditation...

Role of students in Eradicating Illiteracy According to the census, literacy of a hundred percent or around has been achieved by only a couple of states in India. Illiteracy is found mostly among the old and the deprived sections of society. Students have a crucial role to play in erasing the evil of illiteracy in society. During summer vacations they can devote a couple of hours to teaching the illiterates in...

Festivals of India A festival is a celebration of life. Festivals break the monotony of life. They bring peace and joy to the masses. All nations have their religious and cultural festivals, and Indian festivals are numerous. They are harmonious, rich, varied, and colorful. Indian festivals are as varied as the people themselves. Diwali is the most prominent of Hindu festivals. It is the festival of lights. This festival is celebrated...

How to make India a safe haven for women? According to a survey report, India is ranked as the fourth most dangerous country in the world for women. Other crimes against women include domestic violence, stalking, and molestation, to name a few. The question is, what is India doing wrong? Is it the society that is the problem? The first step towards women’s empowerment involves breaking of the great wall of...

Coaching Classes – Are they worth it? Today, coaching classes have become ubiquitous in the lives of city students. It is impossible to imagine students’ lives without them. They are simultaneously a compulsion, and at the same time criticized a lot for spoiling education Attending coaching classes is not only a waste of time for students who are sincere and would study under any conditions but also a burden for ones...

Natural Disasters Natural calamities have been a cause of great destruction and devastation on Earth. Natural calamities are unpredictable in nature and often occur all of a sudden. Due to this nature, avoiding them is almost impossible. However, we can take certain precautions that will help keep the level of devastation down and save precious human lives. For disasters like floods and landslides, the plantation of trees is a good long-term...

College Life Many young adults seem to believe that college life is filled with parties and typically a laid-back lifestyle. They imagine a lifestyle with no other worries besides occasional tasks. It is often said that college is the greatest time of one’s life; many high school students believe this and look forward to it. Some enjoy the idea of being able to come to class late, leave when they want,...