Statement of Purpose (SOP) is an essay that students, who wish to study abroad in foreign universities, need to submit. Usually about thousand words, this essay seeks to understand the candidate’s life, the motivations for the chosen career path and his/her goals. A lot of Indian universities have also started asking for the same, from […]
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How Does Face-to-Face Learning Compare with Online Learning
Rapid advancements in technology, especially in ICT (Information and Communication Technology) is transforming various industries. It is helping businesses provide a range of services to consumers, is enabling consumers to access services remotely, besides offering many more benefits to firms. However, for some reasons, the Education sector remained one of the least digitized and most […]
Types of Investments: Various Investment Avenues in India
Learn about the various types of investments and investment avenues in India. Introduction An investment is a sacrifice of current money or other resources for future benefits. In any investment, risk and time elements play a major role. A successful investor undertakes all possible measures to earn good returns from their Investments. Today, investment avenues […]
“Our Declaration” by Danielle Allen: Summary
“Our Declaration” by Danielle Allen is a book that explores the Declaration of Independence and its significance in American history. Allen, a political theorist and classicist, delves into the language and ideas of the Declaration, examining the principles of equality and liberty articulated by the Founding Fathers. She argues that the Declaration is not just […]
Impact of Digital Communication on Languages and Literature
Linguistic evolution keeps happening over time influenced by social, cultural, as well as technology-related changes. In recent years however, the digital medium has significantly impacted languages and literature that are produced in contemporary times. In linguistics, neologism refers to new word or phrase that has come into common use. Platforms like Twitter have smaller character […]
How to evaluate information sources (CARS Checklist)
Researchers and students need to use credible information sources when producing their academic work. Using the C.A.R.S checklist is one way to evaluate information sources. When producing high quality academic work, you need to support your statement and arguments with high quality information as evidence. It means the information needs to be relevant, accurate, and […]
How to Write Certificate Section for Class XII School Project
Students in Class XII (for CBSE and other boards) have to make a project report, and one of the sections in that is the ‘certificate’ section. The certificate section is also required by several class X students for their projects. Here’s what needs to be included in that section. You will find several examples of […]
Tools to Create Questionnaire Surveys (Primary Market Research)
Most research work requires the student to do some kind of primary market research, and conducting survey is a popular method in order to substantiate your thoughts/ideas and present the findings. You can conduct primary research by conducting a survey or more in-depth interview(s). These can be completed either face to face (if possible) or […]
‘Amar Akbar Anthony’ Truly Depicts the Religious Diversity of India
Manmohan Desai’s ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’ is one of the very few films in the history of Bollywood that depicted the religious diversity of our nation, and the family values that exists. Here’s the storyline in short. “Three children are separated from their father on the Independence Day (15 August) who leaves them in a park […]
Rashomon Movie Review
Japanese film-maker Akira Kurosawa is considered to be among the best film directors of all time, along-side Alfred Hitchcock, Martin Scorsese, and others. And Rashomon is considered to be his best work because it provides deeper psychological insight into human nature. The film won the 1951 Venice Festival prize and the Academy Award for a […]
Herald of Free Enterprise: An Overview
UK registered Ro-Ro ferry ‘The Herald of Free Enterprise’ capsized only a few minutes after leaving the Belgian port of Zeebrugge on the night of 6th March 1987, killing 193 people onboard and is considered as one of the deadliest casualties involving a UK-registered ship, since 1919. One of the root causes of this incident […]
2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C Clarke: Book review
Book review of 2001: A Space Odyssey, written by Arthur C Clarke, which was later also made into a film. A very popular book on Science Fiction, the author Clarke talks about a lot of things more in the book than what Kubrick incorporated into his film, which is based on this book. Clarke does […]
Whale and the Raven: Documentary Film Review
Review of Whale and the Raven documentary film, written in an essay style. Introduction The Whale and the Raven is a documentary film shot in the oceans of British Columbia (BC) in Canada, where the director shows the efforts of a community and researchers to protect the habitat, which is home to a thriving community […]
Chromosome 6 by Robin Cook: Book Review
Written by physician and author Robin Cook, “Chromosome 6” is a medical thriller novel which was first published in 1997. The novel is a medical thriller that highlights corporate greed and ethical implications as well as potential dangers of genetic engineering. Buy Chromosome 6 book on Amazon. The story revolves around a genetic research facility […]
World Maps & Globes for Kids
Best World maps and globes for kids: These wonderful educational aides should spark an interest in geography, and can also serve as an interesting topic of discussion during family time. We are living in an increasingly interconnected world where distances are becoming shorter, and geography provides children with essential knowledge of this unique planet that […]
Paragraph Writing for School Students: Learn the Building Blocks of Writing
School students must learn the art of paragraph writing in order to write clutter-free compositions and to clearly communicate their ideas. Importance of Paragraph Writing A paragraph is basically a short composition on a single theme. Paragraph writing is an essential skill for school students as it enables them to put their ideas and thoughts […]
Mastering Picture Composition: A Guide for School Students
Writing picture compositions is an essential skill for school students (across all boards in India). It not only enhances a child’s ability to express ideas creatively but also helps develop observation, imagination, and storytelling skills. Here, we will explore techniques and strategies that will help students improve their picture composition and will help them to […]
How to Write Declaration for Academic Projects (Undertaking by Student)
How to write a declaration for school/college projects and for assignments. Every academic project has to follow a specific format as prescribed by the institution. In most cases, besides the usual parts (index, introduction, conclusion, etc), it also requires a declaration. The declaration states that the work is original and done by the efforts of […]
Guide to the various School Education Boards (IB, ICSE, CBSE, SSC)
The great Indian education debate: Which education board is good – CBSE, ICSE, IB… If you have a child who’s around a couple of years, I’m sure you would already be anxious about getting admission for your child (even though its around a couple of years away), but more than that its choosing the right […]
‘A Musical Instrument’ by Elizabeth Barrett Browning: Analysis
Complete analysis of the poem ‘A Musical Instrument’ by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. WHAT was he doing, the great god Pan, Down in the reeds by the river ? Spreading ruin and scattering ban, Splashing and paddling with hoofs of a goat, And breaking the golden lilies afloat With the dragon-fly on the river. He tore […]
