Should All School Subjects Be Compulsory School days according to elders was the most enjoyable time of their lives. However, it never seems so to those of us who spend the greater parts of each present day in school. There is no joy in being made to do all those uninteresting and dull activities that we spend all our time doing. Students should be allowed to make their own choices, at...

The Value of Discipline in School Life Outline: A sense of discipline must be instilled in early childhood – discipline teaches us to be respectful to authority – helps us to be orderly and punctual -teaches us to co-operate with authorities and companions – things run smoothly-helps to build up character. Discipline is the training of the mind and character. It must be instilled in us from very young age. It...

The Best Way of Spending the holidays Outline: rest and relaxation – games and sports – hobbies – social service – travel. Holidays are meant for rest and relaxation. So schoolchildren should spend some time during the holidays in resting and relaxing after their school studies. They should take an interest in games and sports. They should collect the neighbouring children, and play team games like volley ball, basketball or football....

If I were the Prime Minister of My Country Outline: Extensive schemes for national upliftment and development – abolish poverty – do away with illiteracy and ignorance – tax the rich—do away with disparity – aim at making the country self-reliant – strengthen defences to be ready to defend the country in times of danger. How I wish I were the Prime Minister of my country! I have so many schemes...

Patriotism and Nationalism Outline: Its meaning—love of country—readiness to make sacrifices – keeping a proper image of the country before others – not the same as nationalism—Tagore a patriot not a nationalist – should go hand in hand with broad mindedness and tolerance. Patriotism means love of one’s country. Patriotism is a common virtue. There is hardly anyone who does not love his country. If there is, he is not fit...

Should Students take part in Politics? Outline: The main duly of a student is to study – politics requires maturity -students must be observers, not take part in politics – politics is a dirty game—students might be exploited by politicians – safer for students to stick to their studies. The main duty of a student is to study. As long as he is in school or college a student must not...

The Blessings of Peace Outline-: Everyone feels safe and secure – the country has a chance to progress – no money will be wasted – agriculture and normal occupations may be carried on – there is scope for the scientist and the artist to invent and create. There is nothing like peace. During a war, a country is in a disturbed state. In peace time, everyone feels safe and secure. No...

Gambling Outline: A bad habit—very old habit existed in the days of our fore fathers – a desire to get rich quickly—an easy way to make money – different forms of gambling – disadvantages of gambling. Gambling is a bad habit. Yet it is an old habit that existed in ancient India. We learn from our epics that the Pandavas and the Kauravas used to gamble. People gamble because they want...