20Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Essay on “If I were the President” (540 Words)

Inflation
Many of us have some aspirations and wishes for our country that we desire to fulfill and some changes to bring about, but we feel that we have little say in getting those things done. This is because of our limited power as citizens of the country.Each of us has our rights and responsibilities as citizens of the country which we ought to remember and abide by. But privileges and power to bring amendments to the policies and laws in the country are held with the higher authorities like the President.There are many problems that afflict the society today. Most of these require strict laws by the governance to bring about a considerable change. If I were the President of the country, I would have taken up the issues that…
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20Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Short Essay on “Janmashtami”

Music
Janmashtami is celebrated with all fervor and heightened spirits throughout the country. It marks the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna who is believed to be an incarnation of Vishnu as per Hindu religion.The festival celebration takes place on the eight day of the dark fortnight of the month of Shravana (August-September) as per Hindu calendar. Krishna was the eighth son of Devaki and Vasudeva. King Kansa ruled the Yadava province “Mathura” and a prophecy predicted the death of the king by the eight sons born to his sister. Kansa killed all the six children given birth by Devaki after imprisoning the couple. The seventh one, Balarama was secretly handed over to Rohini. The eighth child was Krishna. Vasudeva escaped from the prison the night Krishna was born and he was…
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20Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Short Essay on “Junk Foods”

Diet & Nutrition
The term junk food itself defines to the foods that do no good to your body and they are completely unimportant to the body. Junk foods have no or very less nutritional value and irrespective of the way they are marketed, they are not healthy to consume.Most of them are high in saturated fats and sugar components and also excess of salts and lack any fiber. The only reason of their gaining popularity and increased trend of consumption is that they are ready to eat or easy to cook foods.Also the ease of manufacturing and consumption makes the junk food market spread its influence so rapidly. People, of all age groups are moving towards junk food as it is hassle free and often ready to grab and eat. Image Source:…
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20Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Essay on “Kashmir” (1000 Words)

Industry
The word ‘Kashmir’ is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning Land of Kashyap. Rishi Kashyap was one of the Saptarishis who was a Saraswat Brahmin and formalized the ancient Historical Vedic Religion. His descendants or the Kashmiri Pandits as they are commonly known named the valley in his honor.Kashmir falls in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent. The geographical denotions of Kashmir include the valleys between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal Mountain range, until the mid -19th century.At present, it also includes the larger area of Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir comprising of the three divisions of Kashmir valley, Jammu and Ladakh. Kashmir shares its borders with Pakistan as well as China. Kashmir region has been a center of Hinduism, Buddhism followed by Kashmir Shaivism. Shah…
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20Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Short Speech on Rani “Lakshmibai“

Friends
Lakshmibai, the queen of Maratha-lead princely state of Jhansi is a legendary figure who was one among the major leaders of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.She was a great freedom fighter and the heroine of the first war of Indian Freedom. She is known for her stern resistance to British rule.Lakshmibai was born on 19th November 1828 in Varanasi into a Brahmin family and was named Manirkarna or Manu (nickname) .Her parents, Moropant Tambe(father) and Bhagirathibai Tambe(mother) came from Maharashtra. Her mother died when she was four and her father worked for a court in Peshawar of Bithoor district. Image Source: booksdestination.com ADVERTISEMENTS: Later on he moved to the court of Raja Gangadhar Rao, the Maharaja of Jhansi, when Manu was 13. A year later, she was married to Gangadhar…
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20Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Essay on Sir Isaac Newton (700 Words)

Career
Sir Isaac Newton was born on 25 December 1642 and is believed to be the greatest and most influential scientist who ever lived. Newton was an English physicist, mathematician, astronomer and theologian who worked on many practical experiments and laid the foundation for the principles of classical mechanics. He was one of the best minds of all time.He was sent to The King’s School, an educational institution for boys in Grantham, Lincolnshire when he was 12. Biographer N. W. Chittenden remembers that the young Newton was not a good student in early years of his education. When he was 15, his mother was widowed for the second time and for financial reasons he was taken out of the school to manage a farm. He did not like the work and…
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20Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

A Comparison between “Lok Sabha” and “Rajya Sabha”

Finance
The Lok Sabha is represented directly by elected representatives of the people. The Rajya Sabha, on the other hand, consists of 12 nominated and indirectly elected members.They are elected by elected representatives of respective states and similarly by Union Territories as such have been termed as the House of People and Council of State. This contrast between the two houses is also reflected in the domain of Parliamentary powers and functions.The contrast between the powers of two houses can be studied under following headings: Image Source: top10wala.in 1. Finance: ADVERTISEMENTS: A money Bill or a Financial Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. A Money Bill when passed by Lok Sabha is returned from Rajya Sabha with certain recommendations, may or may not be accepted by the Lok…
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20Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

11 Important Powers and Functions of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Government
The speaker is endowed with a wide range of powers. His powers are:1. To see that there is decorum and discipline in the House.2. To decide who shall hold the floor and speak in deliberations of the House. ADVERTISEMENTS: 3. To safeguard the rights and privileges of the members of the House.4. To put the motion of the vote to announce the result. He does not vote but in case of a tie, he casts his vote.5. To act as administrative head of the Lok Sabha Secretariat. Image Source: top10wala.in ADVERTISEMENTS: 6. To accept resignations sent by members of Lok Sabha.7. To protect the House from unnecessary executive intrusion.8. To allot time for each item on the agenda of the House.Some of his special powers are ADVERTISEMENTS: 9. To certify…
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20Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Short Essay on the Prime Ministerial System of Government

Elections
The Parliamentary system of government as practiced in the United Kingdom and other countries functions on the basis of majority party working under the leadership of the Prime Minister.His position is of pre-eminence and is more powerful than the President in Presidential system. In recent times, there has been increasing use of the term ‘Prime Ministerial’ as synonymous with ‘Parliamentary’ Government. This change has occurred due to continuous widening of the powers of the Prime Minister.So important is the stature of the office, that every Parliamentary election is the Prime Ministerial elections. Every party puts its leader as probable Prime Ministerial candidate. He is leader of majority party in the Lower House. Image Source: bizsummit.mn ADVERTISEMENTS: In his capacity he garners support of his party colleagues on various issues and…
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20Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Procedure Relating to An “Ordinary Bill” and “Money Bill” in Indian Parliament

Government
Ordinary Bill Provisions regarding ordinary bill are contained in Article 10. It can be introduced in either house of Parliament except bills under Article 3; this bill does not require prior recommendation of the President.Both houses enjoy equal legislative jurisdiction over ordinary bill. The ordinary bills are passed by simple majority. ADVERTISEMENTS: In case of deadlock between the two houses, a joint sitting is convened by the President.President enjoys the right to send the ordinary bill for reconsideration only once. Image Source: cdn.publishyourarticles.netThe draft of the proposed bill has to be sent to the Secretariat of the House. The presiding officer of the house, after consulting the Business Advisory Committee determines the day and time when the Bill is to be moved in the house.On the appointed day and time…
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