Article Writing

 Festivals of India

‘The greatness of a culture can be found in its festivals.’ 

India is a secular country having diverse religions, languages, customs and traditions. This is the reason why Indians celebrate many festivals throughout the year. Festivals make us forget our cultural and religious differences. They unite people, and they come together for the sole purpose of celebration and happiness. 

Other than that, festivals also help us embrace our culture and religion. People look forward to festivals all-round the year. Festivals spark joy and give people something to look forward to. India celebrates many festivals like Christmas, Eid, Diwali, Holi and many more. 

During these festivals, people just keep their work aside, and meet their relatives, friends and families. There are gatherings and parties, where they exchange gifts and wishes. We all wear new clothes, decorate our houses, etc. 

Festivals totally rejuvenate us and then these are memories which are stored in our mind, and revivify us to resume our normal routine again. We continue to take care of all our day-to-day responsibilities with hope – hope for the festivals in the following year – and then again experience the same excitement once the festivals are round the corner.

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Article Writing

 Women Empowerment

‘The strength of a woman can carry the weight of the world.’ 

Woman empowerment is an important thing that needs to be accomplished. Woman should have equal rights of decision making, voting, education etc. India has progressed a lot in making equal rights for women, but the implementation still lacks in some criteria. 

Though girls are now attending schools and colleges, pursuing their careers and there is no discrimination in this field; but still in rular areas, child marriage is practiced, and girls are forced to leave their studies at an early age to sit at home and do household chores. 

Therefore, the biggest challenge for India is to change the thinking of these orthodox people, so that not only a few but all women can make their own identity and shine.

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Article based on an Interview

Interview of a Classmate

Daksh is a 12 years old boy who studies in class 7th. His hobbies are to play keyboard and read newspapers. He is also very focused on his studies. He likes to read non-fiction books and his favourite author is Robin Sharma and Wren Martin. His favourite festival is Holi and favourite season is summer, as he gets to sleep in AC and can eat lots of ice-creams. His mother lovingly calls him Gol-Gappa. His weakness is that, he is a passive communicator and feels a bit shy, talking in the class. On the other hand, his strengths is, that he is very possessive about his family and doesn’t like anyone saying anything ill about them, he also believes in non-violence. 

Now presenting his view, on covid-19 and online schooling. 

Daksh said that, due to this pandemic he was able to spend time with his parents a lot more than before, because his parents were working, and he used to get very less time to spend with them, but as there was lockdown, they were at home, and he was able to spend a lot of time with them. With this pandemic he also learnt to be prepared for every situation and stay motivated.

Regarding online classes he says that, these classes helped a lot, as with the help of online classes we were able to study, or else 2 years would have just got wasted. On the other hand, he says, that now it’s high time that we need to go to school as our personality development is hampered. Also, some children might be doing cheating while exams. 

Some rapid - fire questions asked to Daksh were as follows – 

1. His favourite food - Pizza, Chole Bhature 

2. Best Friend – Aarav 

3. Something new he learnt in lockdown was - Learning keyboard, tea 

4. Scared of – Horror movies

5. Role Model – Anjana Om Kashyap  

6. Inspired by – Speaking and debating skills, very confident 

7. Ambition in life – Wants to become a journalist 

8. Favourite sport – Table tennis 

To summarize, Daksh is a very hard-working child who manages his studies and playing time properly. He also takes out time for his hobbies, like playing keyboard. He is very possessive about his family, and wants to pursue a career in journalism. 

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Short Story

The Teddy Bear Mystery

“It was surely not a dream as the teddy bear was missing from her toy box,.” said Michael. “This is going in no direction, Michael, I guess we need to ask Reena all about it again,.” said Nancy. 

Nancy and Michael are the detectives of the Enrise Apartments. Though they are only 13 years old, but still they had solved many small cases of their area. This is one such situation, where Reena thought that she had seen a dream, that her teddy bear is missing, but then she realized, that it was not a dream, as the teddy bear was missing from her toy box in reality. She then consulted Nancy and Michael. 

Nancy and Michael heard it all  from Reena, and decided to check her house before inspecting anyone. 

They both checked every nook and corner of the house and finally when no place was left to be checked, they came to the entrance of the house, where Reena’s dog Moti would stay in his dog house. They hesitantly checked the dog house, and surprisingly they found the teddy bear in the dog house. So it was actually Moti who had taken the teddy bear, from the toy box. Reena was very happy to get reunited with her teddy once again. 

A childhood memory - Article

Clouds

When I was a little child, I thought that we could touch clouds, and play in them. So, I had the dream that one day I would surely play in the clouds and enjoy myself. 

One day, this dream came true, when I was 5 and was given the chance to do ziplining. 

We went to Dharamshala; it was very cold and misty there, almost all the time. The sun hardly shone and the clouds were always there in the sky. My mother, from the beginning, is very adventurous, and though she is caring, she still doesn’t let us be in our comfort zone. So, one day, when we went for site-seeing we saw there was ziplining going on, and my mother forced me to do it. 

I was very terrified, as I had the fear of falling down, but it was not because I would get hurt, but was actually that I wouldn’t be able to meet my friends for many days in case of an injury.

But then, seeing the height of the zipline, I thought I could touch the clouds, and when I asked my mom if I could do so, she grabbed the opportunity and told me that I could do so. 

With butterflies in my stomach and also the greed to fulfill my wish, I agreed. 

It was a mind blowing experience. I was just feeling that I had touched the clouds, and I was enjoying myself too much. When I came down, I started crying, as I wanted to do it one more time. And guess what? I ended up touching the clouds 7 times!!! 

Descriptive Writing - Smartphone

 Clicksi, the Phone!

My smartphone is my best friend. It’s my lifeline. Though I don’t have my own phone, I still feel really attached to my mother’s smartphone. Whenever I get a break from my online classes, I play games on my phone or I listen to music. 

It is a Samsung phone, and is black in color. For protection there is a transparent shield on the screen. It also has a very nice camera. It clicks beautiful pictures, with amazing lighting effects and filters. It also has many useful apps, like Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, CamScanner etc. 

Though, it is very harmful for our eyes, and damages them but still in the crisis time, smartphones have been very helpful to entertain ourselves. 

Acrostic Poem on "INNOCENCE"

I – Innocence is just an attribute

N – Not all appreciate if you are innocent

N – Not all appreciate if you are empathetic

O – One often takes advantage of you instead

C – Care still for everyone around you

E – Especially for those who surround you

N – Nurture the seeds of innocence

C – Compassion, honesty and kindness

E – Every little step will make the world a better place.

Holi Fun with Friends

Radhika's Unforgettable Experience 

It was the day of Holi! Radhika and her friends were all set for the day and were very excited. They had done all preparations for the day in prior. They had bought colors, water guns, water balloons etc.

Radhika lived in an apartment in Delhi. Though her apartment complex was very small, with only 300 flats, there was great bonding among everyone, and they all used to celebrate festivals together, like a big family.

“Tring-Tring, Tring-Tring,” went the phone.

“Hello,” said Radhika.

“Hi, Radhika! Sheena and Riya are also there on the line, and we were planning to go out at 10am. So, is it fine with you?” said Tanya.

“Ohh yes! That’s fine! You know, I am so very excited!” said Radhika.

“Me too,” said Sheena.

“Ok then, let’s meet at 10 near the park. Bye!” said Riya.

They hung up the phone and started getting ready. At 10, they met in the park and were mesmerized to see that people had decorated the park with all sorts of decoration items. They had set it up like a pavilion and had decorated it with small umbrellas, tiny models of butterflies, and garlands of beautiful flowers. Colors and water guns were kept all over the place. The sight of the park was just like a feast to the eyes. Radhika and her friends played Holi and had lots and lots of fun.

Soon, they were all very hungry, and they went into the clubhouse to have food. There was a huge variety of food, but all of them, especially Radhika, was so tired that they just drank the Thandai (a special drink, drank on Holi, made up of milk and dry fruits) offered to them by one of the aunties.

But, as soon as they all started drinking it, Sheena, Riya and Tanya all started laughing. Radhika was just clueless as to why they were laughing, but she was so drained out that she just asked once and when they ignored her and continued to laugh, she did not ask them for the second time. Soon, they all left for their homes.

When Radhika reached her house, she looked at the clock and it was 2pm. She took a quick bath and started making a sandwich for herself as she was feeling a bit hungry. But while making the sandwich, she felt a bit dizzy and her head was aching a bit.

And then, to Radhika’s surprise, she saw that the glass of water kept on the slap was flying. Then, the next moment, she saw that the flowerpot kept in the balcony was moving on its own.

“Aaaaaaaaaaa!” shouted Radhika. She just ran out of the kitchen and went to her living room. Over there, she saw that the television switched on all by itself and was also flipping channels. Radhika just shrieked and went to her room. She sat on the bed and was thinking that she was just imaging all that and she should just continue making her sandwich. But, when she got up, she saw the shadow of a bald man on the window, standing with a knife, which was all covered in blood. Radhika fainted and fell on the bed.

“Tring-Tring, Tring-Tring” went the phone.

“Tring-Tring, Tring-Tring” but no one picked up the phone.

Soon, Radhika got up, feeling very hungry. She saw the clock and was surprised to see that it was 6pm already. 

Then, she went out and saw that the light of the kitchen was switched on. A half-chopped tomato was kept on the chopping board; the bread was out of the fridge, and the butter was all melted.

“What has happened to me? I remember that I came back after playing Holi with my friends, and then ... Ohh! Yes, I wanted to eat a sandwich, but then … what happened to me? I didn’t make the sandwich because the tomato is out here, that too half chopped,” said Radhika to herself.

She took a glass of water and sat on the sofa, thinking hard. Then suddenly, the phone rang again … “Tring-Tring, Tring-Tring” … Radhika picked up the phone, and it was Riya.

“Hi Radhika! What’s up?” said Riya.

“All good! What about you?” said Radhika.

“I am also good! Just wanted to tell you that there is a sudden plan that we all are meeting at Sheena’s place for some chit chat. So you have to reach her place by 6:30,” said Riya.

“Ya, sure! I will see you there. Byee!” said Radhika.

“Ok, bye!” said Riya.

Then again, Radhika sat on the sofa, thinking hard, what had happened to her. And soon she realized that she had seen a glass flying, the flowerpot moving on its own and the television switched on itself and flipped channels, and then the bald man with the knife. And, she had fainted.

“But was it a dream? I can’t really seem to be seeing any flying glasses any time before today. But then, I am sure that it wasn’t a dream because I must have shouted out loud for sure, and then I would have got up. But then what on the freaking earth was that?” said Radhika to herself.

“Anyways, I should now just get ready and go to Sheena’s place,” thought Radhika.

She quickly made the sandwich, gobbled it and rushed to Sheena’s place. When she reached there, she saw that Riya and Tanya were already there. She went inside and just started talking to them.

Then she told her friends what had happened to her.

While she was telling her, she saw that her friends were giggling continuously. And, at the end, they laughed as if Radhika had been telling them a hilarious joke or prank.

She got a bit annoyed, and said, “Guys, what’s this? You know I was so scared, and till now, I have been unable to figure out what it was. And you all are laughing.”

Then, controlling their giggles, her friends told Radhika that when they all were offered Thandai by one of the aunties, Radhika had mistakenly picked up cannabis (Bhang) and all the things she had been seeing was due to intoxicating effect of the cannabis (Bhang).

Radhika laughed out loud along with everyone and said, “Ohh … Now I understand why you were all laughing at that time and why I was seeing all this. How stupid of me!”

All the friends enjoyed the chit-chat session, especially Radhika’s adventure. 

This became a memorable Holi for everyone!

Super Powers!!

 

If I had super powers, then what it would be…..

I woke on a bright sunny morning and surprisingly found a note asking me to reach back side of the staffroom of my school at 11am. I didn’t show it to my parents as I was scared but decided to explore as it was a safe place being in school. As soon as I reached there, I saw an alien standing right in front of me. I was anxious and scared but was equally excited as I had an array of questions about aliens. The alien gave me an opportunity to ask for any super power and I thought that it would be a great chance to boost around in my friends. As we say, ‘Human greed can never be satisfied’, I too desired lot of powers and the list seemed endless. But then I choose a super power, that would enable me “to read anyone’s mind”.

I was super excited that this power would help escape my mom’s scolding, anticipate my teacher’s question, sense if my friend is going to back-bite me….and the list seemed unending. I also thought of using it to help my friends and sister in need.

This is just a dream…. and dreams too come true !!

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A boon in disguise for me !!!

“Every cloud has a silver lining”

This phrase, according to me, correctly matches the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Covid-19 is a pandemic situation, which we all are facing, all over the world. This must be a curse for many people, but it’s actually a boon for me. This is because....

• Nature saves us, and we should save it too!!!

Due to this lockdown, we don’t see many cars, buses and trucks on the road; there is no emission from industries and all this is resulting in less pollution. Now, early in the morning, we can hear birds chirping melodiously, flowers blooming and the sun shining brightly. We are able to observe the beauty at its fullest, which we were unable to do in our normal routine life so far. 

• Family is the best possession one can have!!! 

In our normal lives, we are so busy and full of stress that we are unable to spend time with our families. But I think this is the time we can play with our family, chit-chat together and spend time with each other. Also, we can spend time with our grandparents as they teach us a lot of moral values. 

• Attitude and not our Aptitude determines our Altitude!!!

This is also the best time we can work on our interests, and improvise our personality. Also, we can work on our talent, and learn things at which we are not good. We can even work on our physical as well as mental health.

So we should actually be grateful to God, that we got this time. 

I hope this article has changed your mind as well. 

Stay home!!! Stay safe!!! 

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