After carefully reading some books dealing with several aspects of education in the east and the west, an individual generally experiences a sense of curiosity with regard to the knowledge of the educational heritage of India, which had been in existence for thousands of years. The curiosity becomes stronger, only when one realises that our […]
Lakshmi Bai said to the officer who came with Dalhosie’s orders
The British had a clever way of acquiring new territories for their empire known as Doctrine of Lapse. That’s what they used now. If an Indian ruler died without a natural heir, the British simply took over his or her kingdom. Lakshmi Bai said to the officer who came with Dalhosie’s orders, `I will not […]
Freshwater is physical and biological link between oceans and land
The aquatic ecosystem relates to the following- Fresh water Freshwater is physical and biological link between oceans and land. It covers namely tanks, and reservoirs, saline tracks, lakes and marshes etc. Generally, these are three categories of freshwater organisms recognized on the ecological basis. Producers which include green plants and photosynthetic micro- organisms. Consumers- these […]
Food adulteration is a crucial problem faced by the people
Effects of food adulteration on human health Food adulteration is a crucial problem faced by the people in underdeveloped countries of the world. It poses a major threat to human health. In such countries, food is the major items of consumption and about 80 per cent of the income is spent on it. Table shows […]
Purpose of study of home science
The purpose of Home Science is the creation of an environment and outlook which will encourage, motivate and enable the common man to live a richer and more purposeful family life. Initially, it was considered that home science meant merely providing information on cooking and sewing. But in fact now it is the study of […]
East or the West, home is the best
It is a famous old saying, which is true to the hilt. I live in a small flat that was built by the D.D.A. My father owns it on hire -purchase basis and pays monthly installments. When the house was allotted, it was only a one- room set. We were not born at that time. […]
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