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...

The Autobiography of a Cricket Bat Outline: Belong to a famous cricketer—have played in important matches, travelled widely—faced thousands of spectators – cricketer’s success depends on the skill with which I am handled – hope to have many more years of service with my present master. I am a cricket bat. I am proud and happy to belong to a famous young cricketer. Can you guess who my master is? He...

The Autobiography of an Old Umbrella Outline: Present condition – birth and early life – constantly changes hands -adventures. I am meant to protect you from rain and sun. So you can consider me as your companion and friend. I am now in a sorry state but, believe it or not, I was once young and beautiful. I was born in a factory. I had strong steel ribs and was covered...

The Autobiography of a caged Monkey Outline: Early life in the forest – caught in a trap and brought to a zoo, – unhappy in a cage. My life began as a tiny monkey in a big forest. The forest was dark and cool. The green leaves formed a roof over our heads. We moved about in a troop. We baby monkeys used to cling to our mothers’ stomachs as they...