Gujarat Earthquake – 26th January 2001   An Earthquake is a natural phenomenon and a calamity par excellence. Scientist believe that, when the lava in the depths of the earth moves from one place to another, or twists and turns, it causes the earth to shake, and we call it an earthquake. This movement can be mild and absolutely harmless and sometimes even unfelt by most men. However, if the quake or...

Kumbh Mela  The Khumbh Mela is a unique feature of the religious  fervour of the Hindus. The peculiar feature has lasted by being religiously celebrated for centuries, which depict the astute belief of the Hindus in its greatness.  It is believed that, once, ages back some drops of Manna (Amrit) or holy water from Heaven had dropped in this area of the Sangam, and, thenceforward it has begun to be revered...

An Autobiography of A Handicapped Child   Childhood is the most precious time of a human being’s life when one is carefree, innocent, plays to his heart’s content, studies and is pampered and loved. This period of life is such a memorable one that, no matter how long an individual lives he cherishes this period.   However, life for me, a handicapped child, handicapped from birth is somewhat different. My limbs do...

An Autobiography of A Flower Vase  I am a huge flower vase, about three feet high. The colour of my body is red in the background and is painted with multi-coloured paints, makes me look just two beautiful for words to describe. I form a very attractive item of decoration at the entrance of the huge bungalow of my master. To add to my beauty, when multi-coloured Gladioli are fixed into my...

An Autobiography of A Domestic Maid  I have been serving as a domestic maid in one family  for the last five years. A domestic maid is one girl or woman who helps the mistress of the house in all her household chores. It is luck only that helps a maid like me to get a good home to work in and above all, a good mistress to work with. Though it...

An Autobiography of A Door Mat   I am a doormat, and my life consists of only people walking upon my body and rubbing their feet or shoes on me. All the dust and dirt the shoes gather from the roads, parks etc. are neatly deposited on my body, and I, believe me, assimilate it all. This is my life, a life of scorn hate and of being used only in collection of...

An Autobiography of A Stray Cow   I am a stray cow moving aimlessly on the roads, being eschewed by one and all, being beaten by some and being held in low esteem by one and all. I was not always like this, for, till some time back I had a nice comfortable house and was pampered by my master, and lived in the company of my friends. However, a few months...