Category: Essays

Sir,This is to draw your kind attention to the headlines and the third page of your newspaper carrying the crime- news in the city. The rate at which crime is increasing is quite alarming. Abductions and rapes seem to have be­come the order of the day. It is quite baffling that in spite of the security measures taken up by the govt., there appears to be no respite. What is more shocking is the fact that these crimes are being committed in broad daylights, particularly robbery. Moreover the dowry deaths which seemed to have come down a year back, has again shown an upward trend. ADVERTISEMENTS: It is difficult to say who is to be blamed, but definitely the police cannot always be at the receiving end. It is high…

From (Name) (Address) (Date)To The Editor, (Newspaper Name)Dear Sir, ADVERTISEMENTS: I shall be highly obliged if you would kindly allow a little space in your esteemed Daily to highlight the following.Sir – “Attention is drawn to the authorities concerned that the street lighting system in the locality of________________ (Full address with Ward No.) Is extremely poor. This is causing serious inconveniences to the inhabitants of the locality. While in the other adjoining areas lighting system is extremely good with vapour lamps on the roads and streets, antiquated electric bulbs are still fitted in the light posts of this locality which is not at all adequate for the purpose of proper lighting of the roads and streets. Such poor lighting system in the area gives advantage to the thieves to steal…

To The Editor, (Newspaper Name) (Address) (Date)SUB: Chaotic Traffic in San FranciscoI would like to draw your attention towards the growing traffic in the city of San Francisco. I hope you would publish it in the columns of yours esteemed daily. ADVERTISEMENTS: To Be Sent To The Press: Most of the residents of San Francisco move out of their homes at 8:00 AM in the morning. Nearly ____________ per cent of the people own cars. However, some of them, including women and children, use chartered buses, trains and taxis in order to reach their respective destinations. Commuters find it extremely difficult to arrive at their places of work in time. The chaos at the major crossroads speaks volumes of this glaring fact. Taxis, cars and pickup vans try to hurtle…

(Date)Dear (Name),I am glad to inform you that the association has decided to enroll you as a member and expect of you to take an active part in the proceedings. All the formalities of your registration will be completed at the office of the organization. ADVERTISEMENTS: The fees of per member for the year ____________ (Year) have been fixed at ____________ (Amount) yearly. Your immediate family, wife and children, will become bona-fide members once you enroll and will be able to use all the recreational facilities provided by the organization.With best wishes,Yours very truly, (Your Name) Secretary

(Date)Dear (Name),Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to you on your inclusion in the Board of Directors. ADVERTISEMENTS: This is to inform you that our Board of Directors meeting will be held at the club premises on the second Saturday of this month at ____________ (Time).The meeting of the BOD is very important for club activities. All important decisions regarding the projects, funds, membership and other issues are taken at the meeting.I hope you will attend the meeting without failure. The agenda of the meeting is enclosed herewith.In anticipation your great enthusiasm and kind cooperation! ADVERTISEMENTS: Fraternally yours, (Your Name) Secretary

The poem expresses hope and positivism in the worst circumstances. One must remember that after a doomed night, there is a bright sun waiting. If we recall the dreaded times of war, the world may look ugly, dark, doomed and ruthless.But the picture today is much more bright, peaceful and happy when there is no war and so the world looks far better and kind. If we want to survive with true spirits in our hearts, we shall always find this world good and grand.The poet explains how his spirit died the last evening at sunset as he felt very depressed. But today, as the morning sun and the cold breeze flew, it seemed like his spirit had come back to life. As he is happy inside, things don’t look…

To, The Principal, (School Name), (Address) (Date)Madam,I would like to inform you that I am a banker, employed in ____________ (Bank Name) and my job is transferable which some­times causes inconvenience to my son____________ (Name) regard­ing his study. ____________ (Son Name) is a student of ____________ (Class No) and has a good academic record. He stood first in the ____________ (class No) in his school in ____________ (Place Name) where, I was previously posted. In ____________ (Place Name), admissions in most of school is over by February, a fact I was not aware of. At the same time, I would not like see my son’s study being hampered. This is a re­quest; if you’re good self can interview him and see where he fits into the admission process. I, also…

To, The Principal, (School Name) (Address) (Date)Dear Sir,I would like to draw your attention to your bus on Route No____________ which covers ____________ (Place Name). Most of the time the bus arrives late at ____________ (Place Name), as a result everyday my son reaches school when the assembly has already started. This creates-a bad impression on the mind of the student. While driving home, the driver flouts all the traffic norms and drives with such a speed that the stu­dents cling to their precious lives. ADVERTISEMENTS: When they complain to the conductor, they are replied rudely. This throws a very bad light on how the school recruits drivers and conductors, when the children pay a handsome fee to maintain a proper standard. There have been so many cases of accidents…

To, The Principal, (College Name) (Address) (Date)Respected Sir,We would like to bring to your notice the alarming in­crease of eve-teasing within the premises of the college as well as outside the college. This incident is on anvil since last ____________ (Month), which we had brought to the no­tice of our faculty and even the Head of the Department. But as on date, the administration is yet to take a con­crete step. ADVERTISEMENTS: We, the students of final year ____________ (Subject Name), are being harassed by some students of the ____________ (de­partment Name), who not only pass comments but also ob­scene remarks, which we consider to be no less than outraging our modesty. As a matter of fact, all of them are boarders, who care two hoots about the administra­tion. We…

To, The Principal, (School Name) (Address) (Date)Sir,I would like to draw your attention to the irregularities of classes in your school. For the last three months, four to five days classes are not being held at some or the other pretext. My daughter ____________, who happens to be a stu­dent of Class ____________ in your school, has often complained about the absence of teachers. This it is a very dis­turbing trend which can affect the goodwill of your school. The exams are around the corner and still quite a large section of some subjects are yet to be over. ADVERTISEMENTS: It is therefore expected that you will look into this matter and solve the same at the earliest.Thanking you.Yours Sincerely, (Your Name)