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Friends Friendship is that beautiful bond that binds people. Friendship knows no caste, no creed, and no status. Two people are drawn to each other by things they share in common and they slowly develop a strong bond based on trust, love and understanding. Friends care for each other, love each other, and stand up for each other. They are the little angels that look out for us here on earth....
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February 18, 2019 evirtualguru_ajaygourEnglish (Sr. Secondary), LanguagesNo Comment
My Dream The sea was quiet and it seemed as if I was all alone. It was a beautiful day and I turned on my back to float, the sun rays kissing my face. Suddenly a group of clouds came out of nowhere and blocked the sunlight. I was happy, now I could float with my eyes open. As I watched the sky, I noticed that the clouds were so many...
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February 18, 2019 evirtualguru_ajaygourEnglish (Sr. Secondary), LanguagesNo Comment
My Summer Vacation Summer vacation at Goa was like a dream come true. The white sand, the swaying palm fronds, the calm waters were picture perfect. No matter where we went in Goa it felt like it was siesta time. This languidness is typical not just of Goa’s landscape, it extends to its inhabitants and it permeates everything around. Dad had rented a little bungalow by the beach and every morning...
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February 18, 2019 evirtualguru_ajaygourEnglish (Sr. Secondary), LanguagesNo Comment
Ramdas Padhye: The Master Puppeteer Ramdas Padhye the Indian ventriloquist, puppeteer, and puppet-maker is unquestionably the King of Ventriloquism in India. For over forty years, he has singularly dominated this profession. Ramdas received his formal training in the art of ventriloquism and puppetry from his late father Prof. Y.K. Padhye. At the age of 23, Ramdas performed before the Prime Minister of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi in New Delhi and true...
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February 18, 2019 evirtualguru_ajaygourEnglish (Sr. Secondary), LanguagesNo Comment
The School Band It was a prestigious thing to be a part of the School Band. I auditioned for it twice before I got selected to be part of it. Our school was big and at any point of time there were at least 3000 students studying in it. The Band was huge, and comprised of a group of musicians one pianist, two drummers, 10 guitarists, 15 violinists, 20 flutists, and...
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February 18, 2019 evirtualguru_ajaygourEnglish (Sr. Secondary), LanguagesNo Comment
Joining Boarding School I had earned a reputation for being notorious. One day, when I was in the fifth grade, Dad decided that he had given me enough chances and told Mom that he was sending me to Boarding school. Reading all those Malory Tower books had made me yearn to go to boarding school. Rockfeller Boarding school was in Panchgani, an overnight journey from where my parents lived. I had...
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February 18, 2019 evirtualguru_ajaygourEnglish (Sr. Secondary), LanguagesNo Comment
Being Elected Head-Girl of School The head-girl was chosen from Grade X. I was one of the candidates and the anticipation was killing me as the professors counted the votes. I had dreamed about being head-girl for most of high school. I knew as early as third grade that I was born to lead. I had been class monitor each year and though I had not designed it that way I...
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February 18, 2019 evirtualguru_ajaygourEnglish (Sr. Secondary), LanguagesNo Comment
My History Class Mrs. Mehta taught us History in Class VIII. She wore thick glasses that rested precariously on her nose and whenever she scolded anyone they slid further down her nose and made her look funny. Mrs. Mehta was popular for two reasons. She was very humorous and always shared at least one joke in every class. The other reason was the way she taught us History. She made history...
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February 18, 2019 evirtualguru_ajaygourEnglish (Sr. Secondary), LanguagesNo Comment