Value of Books Books are the storehouse of information, knowledge, and wisdom. In the words of Milton “a good book is the life-blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured upon purpose to a life beyond life. They give us company in solitude. They are our never-failing friends.” In the words of Bacon, “they serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability. They offer us opportunities for a welcome escape from...

Essay on ‘Importance of Trees’ Essay No. 01 There has been a lot of debate about the environment in the past few years and the world is getting more aware of the problems of pollution. There is a tremendous and pressing need to protect our forests. The planet earth is rich with natural resources but man has been ruthlessly exploiting them. This has played havoc with the ecosystem. The dense forests...

Joint Family Families living in the urban areas of India can be called “modern” families. In the years bygone, the scene of a typical Indian family was quite different from what we witness today. In the old days, the family was structured differently. The joint family system was still in existence. The joint family had an old couple at the head and the children would live with this couple along with...

Pocket Money Pocket money is what parents give to their children to spend. A child can spend his pocket money as he or she likes. Sometimes parents guide a child as to how to spend it wisely. Poor parents may not give pocket money to their children regularly. But they do give as often as they can afford. They give it, especially at festivals and fairs. My parents allow me a...

Science in Present Day Science has undoubtedly been a great service for mankind. Man, a rational being has also been curious by nature and this is led to many discoveries being made in various parts of the world. Man is never satisfied with limited knowledge and has unraveled a number of mysteries in the universe. He has conquered the land and air. His incredible lust for knowledge has revolutionised human life...

Home is Always Sweet Home My school had arranged a trip to a hill station last year. My class and I had gone to Kashmir for six days. We left Delhi by air and on reaching Srinagar I was enthralled by the beautiful place. The breathtaking beauty of Kashmir moved me and I thanked my teachers for having brought us to such a beautiful place. We had booked ourselves into a...

Importance of Television in Our Life Today we hardly come across any house that does not have a TV set. Analysing the role of television in our lives today, we must consider its advantages and disadvantages. In some ways TV is a boon. It is a vital source of information and helps to shape our lives in many ways. It keeps us abreast with the latest political, social and cultural developments...

Importance of Games in Our Life “All work and no play makes Jack a dud boy” is an old saying. Physical fitness is a condition for mental alertness. Good health is the greatest blessing of God. Healthy persons can think properly, act promptly, and work persistently. And in the present day, world work is the only way to success. An unhealthy person will remain unhappy and dispirited. Games keep us physically...