Category: Friends

We naturally seek the company of those whose tasters are the same as our own. “Birds of a feather flock together.” Fools do not like the company of wise men, and wise men avoid fools.Studiously-minded people do not find much in common with frivolous and pleasure-hunting folk; and the frivolous think book­worms are dull dogs. Sinners feel uncomfortable in the presence of saints, and saints do not seek the company of sinners. ADVERTISEMENTS: We can, therefore, as a rule judge a man’s character by the sort of people he chooses as his companions. “Tell me who are a man’s friends, and I will tell you his character.” If a man’s chosen comrades are silly, empty-headed, worldly people, the presumption is that he is the same, or he would scarcely choose…

We all differ in many ways. Out of them all, one major area is on account of our likes and dislikes. The difference exists owing to our family background, company of friends and climatic conditions. Our likes and dislikes, however, give us an insight into our inner self. They are the sum and substance of our character, temperament and disposition. Like all others, I too have a few likes and dislikes.My first priority in my liking is cleanliness, which I consider next only to God. The very sight of dust, dirt and cobwebs makes me feel sick. It is not only the cleanliness of physical surroundings but also the cleanliness of heart that I adore. I love those whose heart is clean, though their tongue might be bitter. I worship…

Social mobility is the manifestation of the dynamic nature of society. Societies are not static but changeful. Individuals who constitute the basic social units of society are also moving up and down in the status hierarchy.They also move from one place to another and from one occupation to another. Not only are individuals mobile but even the groups are subject to mobility. Social mobility leads to some consequences or effects. Some of these consequences or effects are positive in nature while some others are negative. They may be briefly examined here: ADVERTISEMENTS: (A) Positive Consequences, OR Importance OR Gains of Social Mobility: Social importance of mobility consists of its positive consequences. They are also referred to as the “gains of mobility” or “benefits of mobility.” The so called gains of…

J.C. Bose, the great Indian scientist, has proved that trees have life as do the animals and humans. They feel and react but rave no language or tongue to express their feelings. Only if they had the power of speech, they would express themselves in much the same way as we do.Leaves would say how they hate winter that heralds their impending death. Tree trunks would boast to one another of their advanced age and experience. Fruits would tell stories about their childhood. Branches would talk about the visits they have had from their insect, bird and animal friends. The spring would have sweet songs of welcome from them.The trees would also react to express their pain. They would say ‘ouch’, if the leaves on their branches were pricked. They…

Good manners are to be acquired and cultivated. Tie sooner it is done the better. Childhood is the best period for learning and imbibing good manners. These cannot be bought or transferred. It is in the early formative years that good conduct, behaviour and manners are to be grown and developed. That is why in all good schools there is so much emphasis on teaching and learning good manners. Catch them young”, is the saying which applies here also.Good manners mean good social behaviour, personal conduct and character. In other words it is the proper and accepted way of behaviour and doing things. Good manners make life smooth, easy, enjoyable and meaningful. Man is also an animal, but it is good manners that separate him, among other things, from the…

I am a solitaire diamond all shining, beautiful and young. My life has been a thrilling experience, being, a life of one who is sought for, and respected in the highest echelons of society. My weight is of six carats and, today I am adorning the trousseau of a bride to be. I just do not know how and where I was born but, when I go back to the early days of my life, I feel ever so elated at the thought of always having been a heart throb of women all around the world. I am still loved and shall always be, that is a certainty and security of my future. I am here to pen for you my dear readers excerpts of my life as I remember…

I am a street dog, who, belongs to no one, has nowhere to go, and, no one to look after me. I spend the whole day, and every day just loitering about the streets just aimlessly – or, you could say, in search of food. My life is confined to pursuing my search for food all day. Never think that this work is easy, no, no not at all. I have to work very hard, move along houses, rubbish dumps and only then I may get a morsel or two to satisfy my hunger. Besides working hard, many a time I have to fight with other dogs of my clan who are also looking for food like me. I also have to hear streams of abuses when I pass through…

I am a terrorist belonging to a new outfit called Jaish. This has its headquarters in Pakistan with offshoots or small branches in some other countries. Believe me, the life of a terrorist is just a bundle of miseries, this is because, he is all the time doing what he does not want to do. He is forced into this profession and, above all he is a person hated and feared by all. ADVERTISEMENTS: A name that is of someone who comes from another world, with no feelings, no human desires and, no understanding of the human being. My life also like that of most others of my profession is full of misery and danger. This is true but no one ever even cares to know what we all face…

I am a tree, tall and imposing, standing all alone near the campus of a temple. My life is ever so interesting as, I see a huge spectrum of society, funny gestures of people, and hear all kinds of conversation of the devotees who pass by me.I was not always so huge. As is true of all living beings I was also a long time back, a young sapling with this huge tree within me. At that time I looked fresh and beautiful as all other beings who are young, but, at that time I was of course not so imposing. This is what I have seen about life that, every stage has something good about it. ADVERTISEMENTS: I understand that, I am a peepal tree which just grows anywhere…

Life is a continuous journey. Some journeys are short and some long. Some journeys are sweet and pleasant while some are sour. Some journeys are too memorable to be erased by the sands of time. I had one such experience. The memory of this journey continues to flicker, on and on, in my mind even after several years.Being born and brought up in Meghalaya, a state without railways, I had no opportunity to see a train or to travel in one. Therefore, when my school organised an excursion to New Delhi, our National capital, I was one of the first to join in.We reached Guwahati on 9th Dec., as our train reservation was for the following day by North- East Express. We reached the station early in the morning, the…