Reputations are fragile things meticulously built and fiercely guarded. That’s why a work of fiction that intentionally or unintentionally comes too close for comfort to real life immediately provokes outraged protests and threats of violence.

Persons and communities that feel their elusive second skin is being molested are quick to snatch a bed sheet and cover themselves with it, a look of horror and indignation on their faces.

The communist government of Kerala did it to Arundhati Roy, and now locals of Kalimpong are doing to Kiran Desai. It seems that book winner has a condescending attitude towards people of Nepalese Descent is historically inaccurate and paints the town of Kalimpong .

History has shown that such subtleties are in fact often lost in the world that is quicker to take offence. Satirika works have recast real people and events into fiction from the beginning of time.

Shakespeare infused historians with dramatical elements that completely changed them. When an ex-lover protested about the way she was portrayed in one of his novels.

Dh Lawrence shrugged it off by saying that it was unfortunately for her his book. Creative license is one of the rights enjoyed by fiction writers as well as artists not politicians or doctors they have no requirement to be sensitive.

Art is a point of perspective it is reality recast and dramatically through imagination and if it hurts one must simply pretend it is fiction which it is in any case.

However claim protests the protagonist of the novel . This shows that Indian writers are disintegrating due to non-justice showed by foreign countries.

Therefore writers should be judged on the basis of their talent or creation and not on from where do they belong.

According to present scenario Indian brain is regarded as most intellectual brain in this world.

Although India is regarded as the best place for education, maximum number of Indian students spends more money in studying abroad raising problems for the native countrymen abroad for getting admission as maximum number of seats are occupied by Indians.

The main reason for this is that there are not enough universities and educational status is low. Here teaching salary is also very low as compared to foreign , therefore maximum teachers go abroad to teach.

A letter had been sent to PM Manmohan Singh to look upon this matter seriously and raise more universities in India.

The per-capita income of our country is also degrading as after Indians complete their education abroad they get good job and thus settle their and work for the particular foreign country.

Therefore it is stated that education is backbone of a country.

English now has a great significance in one life. It has become the part of one’s life and one of the most important spoken languages in the world. Everyone should be able to converse in English tremendously to survive and work in this generation.

Apart from development in technology, there has been development in languages like English too as day by day new and complicated words in English are rising.

Therefore, one should have English on their tips like maths.

Writing skills in English is also very significant as writing indicates a personality or in other words, we can say that it indicates and defines the personality of a person.

While speaking or writing English usage of proper tenses, words and grammar is also very important.

A writer does not originate easily. He\She has to undergo many consequences and tests before becoming a writer. Thus nowadays its not very easy to become a writer and bag prizes.

The biggest sports event of the year is on air. We all know that cricket is treated like a religion in our country and we can’t see our country lose. But if a typical Indian fan is asked about winner preferences, any guesses what would be his reply?

Anyone but not Pakistan!

This is the way a major chunk of Indian fans feels. I would like to share a conversation I had with one of my close friend. I completely agree with all his answers and feel that he spoke the mind of real Indian fans. An abridged version of our conversation is reproduced below.

First question: Whom do you want to be the winner of world cup?

Prompt came the reply. No prizes for guesses, its one and only “India�.

Second Question: If not India, tell me who should it be?

A tough one but I am sure every cricket fan in India agrees with my friend’s answer – “Anyone but not Pakistan�. I was eager to know the reason for his answer and wanted to hear the feelings of a true Indian Fan. I knew he had no logical reasons and ultimately gave me an absurd one that we had never lost a single match with arch rivals Pakistan in any of the world cup and we want the trend to continue.

I feel the reason is that our world cup ends as we defeat PAK. We don’t think beyond it. And we go to the extent of saying “Pakistan ko harra diya, hamne to world cup jeet liya.�

What if we lose to PAK in this world cup? It is going to be real tough for Indian squad.

Third Question: Who is your third preference?

“Anyone but not Australia�. Sensing my anxiety to know the reasons this time he gave a little logical answer. We want Australia to be crushed because they are winning matches non-stop, which is making the game a bit boring and one-sided. We want to see someone who can defeat Aussies, who at this juncture are tagged as ‘undefeatable’. Secondly, the attitude of Australian team does not go well with the spirit of the game (Sharad Pawar and Ricky Ponting Incident). The attitude of Australian team is giving rise to more critics than fans. This shows that besides being a good team, spirit of the game is also necessary to have a strong fan following.

Last and the toughest one: What if there is a final match between PAK and Kangaroos’?

He was mum for few seconds and finally uttered “Amit! You are a tough nut to crack. Don’t get my nerves out.� I knew the answer but wanted a real Indian cricket fan to speak out his heart. I don’t feel the answer needs to be put into words and so leave the question open for you.

Just put entire set of questions to yourself and see if the answer tallies with those mentioned above. I had been watching cricket match since time immemorial and can trace back my memory to 1992 when India thrashed West Indies in the Hero Cup. Even I used to make it a point that I don’t miss a single match till 1996 world cup nightmare (India vs. Sri Lanka). If we go back to 1996 world cup nightmare, we had almost lost the match when Vinod Kambli came out to bat and ultimately the match was declared in favor of Lankans due to disturbance from the crowd.125K cricket fans go pin drop silence in jam packed Eden Gardens. Just like Kambli, tears started running down my cheeks and I still remember the words of PAPA, “What’s wrong with you? Why the hell are you crying?� I stopped watching cricket match after that incident but the fire is still there and I too want history (25th June, 1983) to repeat.

May our team come home with the world cup! Amen!

Being a teacher I would like to present my dissatisfaction regarding X Board examinations to be made optional. Earlier there were a set of obligations and targets for the students which they achieved by studying hard and getting good marks in board examinations.

But, with the decision of making boards for Class X optional all this process would come to an end. No more healthy competition would be visible as in a bid to ease stress, CBSE forgot about student’s personal development. If this decision is implemented then the value of CBSE Certification would decline on its own.

The change in curriculum would decline the quality of the examination. Previously about 15% of questions were short and 35% to 45% were long answer questions based on mental ability and remaining were very long questions which now would change into 40% short questions and MCQ’s.

One more negative effect of this would be policy of favoritism. The students who are teacher’ pets would be benefited and the deserving candidates would suffer. This would disturb the atmosphere of the class and the mindset of the students.

The future of our country depends on those little hands which are nurtured by the seeds of education. They are like plants which need extensive care and dedication at every stage of their growth.

We should try to provide them with everything they need to make them capable for dealing with hindrances that come in future. By making exams optional we are taking away an opportunity from our future to improve.

Technological advancements of the present scenario have made everything easy and sophisticated for use. In fact, everything needed is available at the touch of a button. We are leading a much more relaxed life than our ancestors.

Our body is such that if we do not work or if we work excessively, we get ill. Heart attack is one of the gifts of an unhealthy lifestyle. People usually get entangled in the wide web of this disease because of intake of junk food. But it is not the sole reason for the disorder. Hypertension, excessive work or no work may also lead to heart attacks.

A recent study performed by Dr. Anoop Mishra, Prof. of medicine, AIIMS provides us with a useful piece of information. According to him, Indians between the age groups of 30’s and 40’s are more prone to attacks as compared to the western countries. Though the ever- pervading industrialization of materialism is an imitation of Western Civilization only. We have become much obsessed with it. And in the rat race of making money, we forget that “Health is Wealth�.

One of the preventive measures which would prove fruitful is inculcating the habit of doing things manually. One should not completely depend on the gadgets. A balanced diet containing a proper amount of vitamins, minerals, proteins and carbohydrates, less cholesterol can serve as another key to success. Moreover, regular exercise, meditation and yoga will accelerate the process of recovery and also lead to a healthy and prosperous life.

As “Prevention is better than cure”, one should start taking care of oneself before one gets victimized.

Certain companies very presumptuously put advertisements in the newspapers, magazines or in the form of banners boasting of free Pizza delivery if they fail to deliver within the specified time (like 30 minutes). Has anyone tried to even think about the source that funds these free pizzas? No what is the need to think about it? After all you get a free pizza to munch on.

The staggering reality that I would like to bring to your notice ……The delivery boy is made to pay for the pizza you relish with a delight at your home boasting you got it free. They are paid very less wages and in case of deductions the amount becomes insufficient to support their families.

Delivery boys face high risk of traffic to give you timely delivery as they are concerned about their salary deductions. The life and safety of these pizza delivery boys is put on stake. These risks are unheeded by both the Pizza Shop Management and the Pizza Delivery Boy.

Being human beings we should take care that this exploitation should stop. Just put yourself in their situation and feel the miseries they face. We should stop availing the home delivery system where a person may risk his life to offer you services.

What is happening to the world? Has the modernity and advancement made the value of human life so cheap? Think about it and take steps to bring about a change in the world where everything occurs in perfect order without any exploitation and suffering.

Chinese geologists have confirmed one of the Dalai Lama’s worst fears — discovery of huge reserves of mineral resources in Tibet and possible wanton exploitation by China which could leave the fragile Himalayan ecology in shambles.

Analysts say this explains why China splurged nearly USD 3 billion to build the 1,956-kilometre Qinghai-Tibet Railway, the world’s highest that connects Lhasa with the rest of the country.

Chinese geologists disclosed this week that they have been prospecting for resources including oil in Tibet since 1999.

The Dalai Lama has in the past opposed China’s exploitation of natural resources in Tibet saying it could have adverse social impact and could irreversibly damage the fragile ecology of the plateau and beyond.

Chinese experts said the exploration of mineral resources along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is significant to the railway’s viability, efficient use, regional economic development and meeting the country’s resource demands.

The railway has transported 1.18 million passengers and 1.16 million tonnes of cargo since it began operations last July, Railway Minister Liu Zhijun said recently.

Chinese geologists have discovered 16 large copper, iron, lead and zinc ore deposits along the railway route since 1999, Director of the China Geological Survey (CGS), Meng Xianlai said. PTI

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Finally prudence of creed has reached people in contenance. A malevolent termination to many impeccant life is not passable now. Thus, delictum should be brought to a termination. Its good that alas, the asset of Manu Sharma behind Jessica lal’s carnage is being entrenched .

In today’s century , everyone wants to seek proper creed whether be a teenage or a mature. After all justice is every person’s right & everyone should have it. According to the present scenario it is clear that due to tremendous alertness and awareness of police, many criminals have been caught are severely being punished.

Media’s augment actions has also been denoting.

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Creed! Where is creed? It is always dilatorated although it is not denied. Adjudications are taken after several weeks ,months or even years & the accused are not punished. Due to corruption in our law firm, criminals are moving barely.

No one is ready to stand before the law although it is taking adjudications blindly as they fear it. There has been many such cases in which witnesses are found but not ready to dictate the incident and identify the criminal as they fear the corrupt law system.

In many cases impeccant people are forced by the police to accept the crime although they haven’t committed it. Even police drunk at night arrest people and beat them up badly. Like the case of S.p Tyagi who beat and murdered up an innocient youth.

Sometimes although criminals are found the case is extended to a long extent and the victum is not given justice like in the case of Jessica Lal as she was from a middle class family.

Therefore, strict actions should be taken to drive away molevolents who slap dash the impeccant lives and our corrupt system and law firm should be enhanced and improved.

British Scientists have seasoned a miraculous vaccine, which has the wherewithal

to wrangle against any type of pernicious ailment. It is a revolutionary vaccine known as holy grail which would foster against all strains on influenza A- the virus behind bird flu and winter flu. This injection would be injected only once providing long lasting immunity unlike other vaccines which has to be injected every year and provide immunity for few months.

The scientists at Cambridge biotech firm would be testing the vaccines for the first time on humans after doing some enhancements in it. These type of vaccines will be easier and quicker to make & can easily be stockpiled .

This universal vaccine focuses on the a protein named M2 , which has enhanced in past 100 years. The protein is found in all type of influenza A. This vaccines will undergo five years of test before being sold in the market. If the bird pandemic occurs before that it could be made more rapidly available.