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Kathakali is the dance from the southernmost state of India its centre has been the region of Kerala and Malabar. The genesis of the word Kathakali is generally traced to a combination of Katha and Kali, the literal meaning of which is dance-drama.This tradition of dance-drama has been popular in the Malabar region primarily in the form of Krishna and Rama ballets. The same folk-art was rechristened, in the 17th century A.D. by the ruler of Travancore State, Maharaja Veerkeral Verma, as Kathakali. The lyrics used in this dance seem to be influenced very largely by Jaidev’s Gita-Govinda. This dance form, curiously, is an exclusive domain of the male dancers.Even female roles in the story line are performed to perfection by male artists. In support of the performance of dance,…

If ever I get lost in day-dreaming, it is my fervent desire to win the first prize, carrying at least a million rupees, in a lottery. With that much of amount, coming as a windfall, in my wallet, I shall feel on top of the world and would experience a never- before felt joy. With my parents and other members of the family, I shall first proceed to the temple of Tirupati and make generous offering as an act of gratitude.My next step would be to go into seclusion in order to save myself from visitors. I know that they will come to shower on me their congratulations, but I also understand that they will expect something in return for their felicitations. These newly acquired friends, relatives and well-wishers will…

Fairs and festivals are the custodians of our great cultural heritage. They connect the past glory with the progress of the present and are a good source of inter-reaction amongst the people. They mirror different parts of the country and make us love and respect the talent of our craftsmen, artisans and artists.They provide all of us with a good opportunity for change from the hustle and bustle of life by bringing to us different sources of entertainment, consisting of cultural performances, dances, songs and the tasty food from different states. A visitor feels relaxed, happy and exalted in a fair.Of all the fairs that I have had a chance to visit so far, the surajkund craft mela has fascinated me the most. It is an annual feature, organized by…

Superstitions are irrational. They have their roots in ignorance, blind faith, fear of the unknown, lack of scientific spirit and complexes. They reflect the weak side of mankind. Superstitions are found everywhere.They have a stronghold on man in spite of rapid advancement of modern science, technology and knowledge. They have been there from times immemorial.Superstitions can be defined as beliefs based on ignorance and fear. They are always against the known laws of science and reasoning. They are found in various forms and practices. They can be seen in the forms of various charms, magic, means, worship of and beliefs in supernatural powers. What is mysterious, unknown, unintelligible and inexplicable generates awe and fear. The fear in its turn gives rise to blind faith, complexes and superstitions. They have caused…

Television was introduced in India on an experimental basis in Delhi on 15th September, 1959. This was made into a regular service in 1965. Thereafter, a number of T. V. centres namely, Mumbai, Srinagar, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Chennai and Lucknow were set up from October 1972 onwards in quick succession. The T.V. network received a big boost during the Ninth Asian Games in November 1982, when 20 low power transmitters were installed at different state capitals and important towns. Another landmark was achieved on 15th August, 1982 when colour television was introduced in the country. Doordarshan also started its National Programme.Doordarshan network consists of 64 Doordarshan Kendras/Production Centres, 24 Regional News Units, 126 Doordarshan Maintenance Centres, 202 High Power tranmitters, 828 Low Powr Transmitters, 351 Low Power Transmitters, 18 Transposers, 30,…

The Kumbh Mela in India attracts more people than any other holy gathering in the world. It reflects the collective urge of the Hindus. It represents an abiding faith in spiritual values. This holy festival is a congregation of God fearing people. When people attend this festival they seem to forget all distinctions of caste, creed, language or region. They become part of the universal soul. If anyone wants to see unity in diversity, there can be no better example than India’s Kumbh Mela.The Kumbh Mela has a mythical background. According to the Puranas, at the dawn of creation, gods and the demons started “Samudra Manthan” i.e., churning of the ocean which, it was thought, had infinite wealth. Out of 14 gems found in the ocean, one was “Amrit” i.e.,…

Free Essay on the Happiest Day of My Life – When I think of my life there had been many happy days, like my birthday, meeting with the President of India, festivals and celebrations.But the happiest day of my life had been the day when I gave a music performance for the first time on the stage.The date was 3rd March, 1994. The Mother International School organised an Inter-school Classical Music Competition. Many students from different schools in Delhi participated in this. Image Source: 3.bp.blogspot.com ADVERTISEMENTS: Some students rendered vocal songs, while some budding artists played tabia, harmonium and Tanpura. The little artists enthralled the audience with guitar, veena and sitar.Now, it was my turn. It was my first performance on the stage. I felt very nervous and prayed the…

Short Essay on the Copyright Law in India – The creator must have the first right to be benefited by any commercial use of his creation. The law recognizes this position.Copyright is a creator’s exclusive right recognized by law for a certain term of years to publish and sell copies of his original work.Legally speaking, copyright means the exclusive right to do or authorise others to do certain acts in relation to literary, dramatic or musical works, artistic work, cinematographication, or sound recording. Image Source: 4.bp.blogspot.com ADVERTISEMENTS: The copyright is created and recognised under the Copyright Act, 1957. Copyright is an intellectual property right, it being the work of intellect that it deals with. It is a monopolistic right restraining others from deriving any commercial benefit out of somebody else’s…

5 sample paragraph for typing test on 1. When My Teacher Scolded Me 2. The Saddest Day of My Life 3. The Habit of Reading 4. A Visit to an Exhibition 5. My Favorite Teacher1. When My Teacher Scolded MeScolding is something common in student life. Being a naughty boy, I am always scolded by my parents. But one day I was severely scolded by my English teacher. She infect teaches well. But that day, I could not resist the temptation that an adventure of Nancy Drew offered. While she was teaching, I was completely engrossed in reading that book. Nancy Drew was caught in the trap laid by some smugglers and it was then when I felt a light tap on my bent head. The teacher had caught me…

Essay on the Prevention of Corruption – Corruption which has gone deep into our social life cannot be removed very easily. In fact, it can only be reduced or minimised, and can hardly be stopped altogether. No nation has become successful so far in this regard.Even for minimising this problem, both preventive and punitive measures will have to be taken. The Santharam Committee on the Prevention of Corruption, insti­tuted by the Central Government in 1964, observes, “Corruption cannot be eliminated or even satis­factorily reduced unless preventive measures are planned and implemented in a sustained and effec­tive manner. Image Source: i.huffpost.com ADVERTISEMENTS: Preventive action must include administrative, legal, social, economic and educative measures”, [as quoted by C.B. Mamoria]The Committee recommended the following measures: 1. A thorough study of the extent possible,…