Category: Music

Our President, Dr. Abdul Kalam, is also a world renowned scientist. He is immensely modest, soft-spoken, very well mannered, unassuming and is true example of ‘simple living and high thinking’. He is the a eleventh President of India and his rise to his present, coveted post proves the successful functioning of our great democracy. He assumed this august office on July 25, 2002.Prior to his becoming the President, Dr Kalam had held different posts in DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organisation) and in ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). With ISRO, he was the Chief instructor of SLV3 project, which saw the successful launching of India’s various missiles.They include Agni, Akash, Prithvi, Naag, Trishul etc. Owing to the success of this project, Dr. Kalam became famous as the ‘Missile Man, all…

I had heard much about the circus, but had not visited any before it. It was my first visit. I was then six years old and in the first standard. Since then I have visited circus three or more times. But the first visit has been the most memorable experience.My father took my elder brother Apart and me to visit the Royal Circus in the evening. We had already got the tickets in advance. There was a big crowd of people. A huge tent with flood-lights and strings of burning bulbs was set up. Film music and songs were being played on loudspeakers. I was quite excited. Soon we entered the circus-tent and occupied our seats. We made ourselves comfortable and then looked around. There was a large gathering of…

A hobby is an occupation we pursue outside our normal duties, for amusement. Hobbies, in general, make us busy and add charm and thrill to our humdrum existence.An empty mind is said to be a devil’s work ship. Hence, it is very necessary to keep our minds engaged in some fruitful activity even in leisure time. Development of a hobby is required not just for pleasure’s sake but also for the sake of learning something new. ADVERTISEMENTS: There are many kinds of hobbies- gardening, photography, fishing, painting, flying kites, sculpturing, embroidery, knitting, cooking, shooting, reading books, watching television, listening to music, playing musical instruments, bird-watching, stamp collection, collection of old coins, etc. Among these perhaps flying kites, gardening, photography and stamp collection are the most popular.The value and the usefulness…

A free-time occupation for the sake of fun and pleasure is known as a hobby. Hobbies break the monotony of life, dispel boredom and add charm and thrill to our life. Life without a hobby is like food without salt. That is why today a lot of importance is given to the development of hobbies particularly among children.Hobby is a pursuit, outside one’s regular work. Basically it is an activity that we do in our spare time. It is the favourite pastime occupation. There are many kinds of hobbies. ADVERTISEMENTS: Gardening, photography, fishing, painting, flying kites, sculpturing, embroidery, knitting, cooking, shooting, reading books, watching television, listening to music, playing musical instruments, bird-watching, stamp collection, collection of old coins, etc. are some of the most favourite hobbies of the present day.…

The night was cold, a thick fog hung outside, which I could see from my window. In the moonlight, the fog appeared like clouds descending on the earth.How I wished I could go out and be amongst the clouds, but here I was trying to catch some sleep, which was eluding me .My mother had just put me to bed wishing me sweet dreams, but sleep was miles away from me.I paced the floor up and down, clutching the shawl to myself and switched on the Television to see if there was any interesting programme on the channel. The Movie ‘Mars Attacks ‘was being aired, of which I had read good reviews in the press. It was an exciting movie about strange unpredictable creatures from Mars landing on earth. They…

A sample essay on birthday celebration of my friend. Last week, it was my best friend’s birthday. So we all planned a nice birthday party. He asked all of us to come to his house three days before his birthday. It was supposed to be a small tea-party with a few friends and family members. As he is the eldest in the family, he asked me to come and help him with the preparations. A day before, we went to the market and brought the necessary decoration articles. We decided for a few minutes on the food and other things with my friend’s father. We also ordered for the cake from the bakery his father asked us to. We both were really excited, as my friend was turning 16 this…

Cinema is in today’s world the most popular means of entertainment. Millions of people watch cinema everyday all over the world-not only as a means of entertainment but also as an escape from the monotony, boredom, anxiety and troubles of life. It is a restful, pleasurable and entertaining means of rewinding and relaxing after a long day’s work. All the senses are captivated while viewing cinema and the next two and a half or three hours are spent in a wink. Moreover, it is that means of entertainment which every class and section of society can afford at their will and convenience. Indian cinema-apart from world cinema-has a charm, flavor and magic of its own. It appeals not only to the film-crazy Indian public but also has enchanted a large…

There are two separate structures within the huge fort itself from Lahore Gate to Moti Masjid. The Lahore Gets of the palace is covered by the barbican added to it by Aurangzeb. This is the gate from where the Prime Minister addresses the nation and unfurls the Tiranga every year on the Independence Day, August 15. The path leads through a long covered Bazaar called Chatta Chowk which leads to the Drum Room popularly known as the Naqqar also called Naubat Khana or the Welcome Room. This, in fact, was formerly a part of the square enclosure which had apartments for the Nobles on duty to reside. Ahead is the magnificient Diwan-e-Aam (Hall for public) where the king used to hold his court and dole out justice. The Naqqar Khana…

India cinema over the ages has developed a flavor and aroma of its own. The vibrancy and exuberance of our cinema is unparalleled across the globe. India cinema, over the year, has transcended the barriers of language, art and culture, broken all the bonds and crossed all borders to colour the entire world with is emblematic song, dances, music, melodrama and didacticism. India cinema has a bit of everything. It has the capacity to imbibe all the shades and every spice of life within its ambit. It has been mystifying, enthralling, enchanting and entertaining millions since a long long time now. Every today, watching cinema is the most popular mode of entertainment and a favourite pastime of people from all section of society transcending over cast, creed, race or religion.…

Essay on the Functions of Welfare State – There is a growing tendency on the part of the modern states to claim themselves to be ‘welfare states’. Writers and thinkers differ in their opinions regarding the definition and functions of the welfare state. Still, a welfare state is commonly understood as an agency of social service than as an instrument of power.1. D.L. Hob man in his The Welfare State defines welfare state as “a compromise between the two extremes of communism on the one hand and unbridled individualism on the other”.2. Herbert H. Lehman opines that “the welfare state is simply a state in which people are free to develop their individual capacities, to receive just awards for their talents, and to engage in the pursuit of happiness, unburdened…