Conquest of the Air Outline: The problem of flight — achievements — benefits — aerial warfare. From the earliest days, mankind has been greatly interested in the problem of flight. A good many persons tried to keep aloft in the air with artificial wings long before the invention of the balloons. For lack of the necessary knowledge, the results usually proved disastrous. Men were able to make powerful engines only after-the...

Slogans Outline: Definition – some famous political slogans – the slogans used during the recent general elections – slogans appeal to emotion and discourage reasoning. The Advanced Learner’s Dictionary of Current English defines a slogan as a “striking and easily remembered phrase used to advertise something or to make clear the aims of a group, organization, campaign etc.” Slogans are printed, written on walls and hoarding, or shouted at large gatherings,...

On Being a Teenager Outline: The advantages of youth — but the young man is supposed to lack experience — we have to put up with continual advice — frantic efforts to get him married. Everybody knows the advantages of being a teenager. The old and the middle – aged, in particular, recall them with nostalgia. Teenage is a glorious period irradiated by Hope and Dream. It is a period of...

The Radio is a Curse Outline: Radio sets are common today — the radio brings us the latest news — it entertains us — its educative value — its disadvantages. There was a time about six to eight decades ago when the radio was a rarity and adorned the homes of a few rich people. But today radio sets are manufactured on such a large scale and are comparatively so cheap...

Is the Conquest of Space So Important? Outline: Exploration of space is a great achievement of modern science — apart from gratifying man’s hunger for knowledge, it has a practical use – man may colonies certain parts of the moon — but there is uncertainty about it is the huge amount of money spent on space travel justifiable? — Huxley’s opinion — the political twist given by Russia and America to...

In Defence of the Modern Student Outline: The modern Indian student is severely criticized he is said to be too fashionable in dress and undisciplined; the modern student defended against those changes nor is he to be blamed for the low standard of his education  he has to be judged with sympathy. Few classes of people have come in for a more severe criticism than modern school – or – college...

The Autobiography of a Cricket Ball Outline: Present shattered condition – early life-bought by a club exciting events – showed signs of wear and tear, unfit for work – turned over to club peon -played with by his son. I am now in a completely shattered condition. Though I am useless now, I once led an active and exciting life. So I shall tell you my tale if you have the...

The Autobiography of a School Clock Outline: Present condition – early life – life in the school – long service – about to retire – sense of achievement. I hang on the wall of a school office and I ornament it. But I am not only ornamental. I am useful too. I am sure you would like to hear my life-history. My birth place is Switzerland, that beautiful country in central...