Category: Career

In the “bad” old days, mother craft was not treated very scientifically. Babies were born, and often died, in quick succession. Little was known about scientific infant-feel­ing. Superstition was rife what the mother saw or felt during pregnancy was thought to influence the unborn child for his future good or ill. The baby was swathed in many shawls and many petticoats, and closely protected from too much fresh air. Many old wives’ tales were told of the dire consequences of different methods of treatment. Grandparents predicted the child’s future career with authority. It is probable, however, that the baby was surrounded by loving care as well as much sentiment, and in modern days the scientific rearing of young children- which suggests the rearing of chicks in an incubator-may have lost…

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…

To make an appropriate career choice is no mean task. It presupposes a profound understanding of the most vital crossroads in our life’s journey. I am a student of Class 9. I have numerous friends who have decided on a particular career path. Of course the influence of their parents has played a vital role.It is very usual that an IAS officer wants his son to be an IAS officer too. An engineer wants his son to carry the scientific tradition ahead. My father is a bureaucrat in the India Civil Services but I have formed a vision of my future that is not in harmony with the expectation of my parents.I have decided to join the Indian army. The reasons are not too far to seek. In November 2008,…

To (Name) (Address) (Date)The HeadmasterRe: Request for exemption of school fees of my son. ADVERTISEMENTS: Respected Sir,My son, ____________ (Name) a student of your school is reading in class ____________, section ____________. He is although a very good student possessing amiable disposition and good conduct. Needless to mention, his class teachers are also highly satisfied with the progress of his studies.My financial soundness has of late deteriorated on account of decline in my business/closure of factory office where I was in employment in the capacity of____________.In my present financial predicament, I am finding extreme difficulty in maintaining my family – what to talk of bearing educational expenses of my son. My son is the only hope of my family and is destined to become a luminary because of soundness in…

A person may do an illegal act alone or in conjunction with other persons. When several persons take part in doing an act, each one of such persons may act in a manner and degree, different from others. The act may be done by one person and another may stand merely encouraging it and ready to give any help or one person may design the act and while remaining away from the scene of action have it executed by another. Image Source: icomputerdenver.comThen again such other person executing the act may be a willing agent or he may be a person under legal disability, such as, an infant or an insane person and the principles of liability will accordingly vary with differences of situation between collaborations. Crime in concert may…

Woodrow (Thomas) Wilson (1856-1924) 28th president of United States, born in Staunton Va; Dec; 28, 1856. Two elder sisters Marion and Anne and younger brother Joseph. Image Source: awesomestories.com ADVERTISEMENTS: His paternal grand father migrated to the United States from User in 1807. His maternal grand father Thomas Woodrow, brought up in Paisley, near Glasgow and a graduate of Glasgow University gave distinguished service as pastor at Carlisle, Eng, before moving to the United States in 1835.The stern Presbyterianism of Woodrow’s father, Joseph Ruggles Willson, a minister of indomitable character and theological distinction, left an indelible impression upon the character of the future president.After a brief experience at Davidson College in North Carolina, he entered Princeton University in 1875 and graduated four years later.His scholastic record placed him high in…

‘The Road Not Taken’ is written by one of the famous poet, Robert Frost. Robert was an American poet and he is well known for depicting rural life situations into poetic forms. He has been awarded several times for his works, including the ‘Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry.’.His first poem was ‘My Butterfly’ which was published in 1894. Later in the year 1of 915, Frost started his career as a writer and never had to turn back. Along with his poetry, he did teaching in American schools. Robert Frost Image Source: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/Jb_modern_frost_2_e.jpgFrost is an exceptional writer. He had an extraordinary talent to express the actions of ordinary men in their actual form so much that in some of his poems, you could understand so well what the world seemed to a…

Writing is an art, and not everyone is blessed with that talent. Writers write on various topics of their choice and readers choose them based on their interests. We have writers all across the globe who have provided us with classics, thrillers, fiction, sentiments, entertainment and many more varieties. Among the classics, the Indian classics stand different as they are deeply expressive, rich and culturally embedded.We shall discuss here about a few of the top Indian novels that should be read at least once by all book lovers. 1. The God Of Small Things by Arundhati Roy: A debut novel by Arundhati Roy which is a modern classic and stands as one of the best celebrated Indian Novels on both the national and international platforms. The story revolves around two…

To, The Principal, (College Name) (Address) (Date)Respected Sir,With due respect I would like to inform your good self that in the last three semesters my attendance was 95 per cent which was more than required. However in the last semester, I was hospitalised for more than one and a half month for which I have already furnished the hospi­tal documents; thereafter I was advised rest for a period of ____________ (No of days) for which a doctor’s certificate is enclosed. I would like to request your good self to permit me to ap­pear for the final exam which is also a path to a career. ADVERTISEMENTS: Hoping for your kind considerationYours Obediently, (Your Name)