Know India through its Music (604 Words) Music tells us everything about the soul of the music-maker, said an ancient guru once. Learning Indian music helps one learn more about the people, their temperament and also about the Indian culture. Indian music is as old as its civilization and culture, and goes back thousands of […]
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Understanding the Indian monsoon
As we all know, monsoon brings relief from the scorching summer heat. Farmers look forward to the monsoon in order to sow the seeds. Monsoon provides life-giving water to plants, animals and humans alike. So how do monsoons occur? During summer, the land across India becomes very hot. This creates an area of low pressure […]
TYBMM Project Topics (Sem 5 & 6), how to score well in BMM project
BMM project ideas and topics, tips & suggestions on how to do well. Short Description for the Selected BMM Project Topic The teachers will expect you to provide a small writeup of the topic that you have chosen. You have to mention in short what the project is about, why it is being done, how […]
GK questions on Leaders & Freedom Fighters
GK questions on Leaders & Freedom Fighters. Q. What was Mahatma Gandhi’s full name? Ans. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Q. What were Gandhi’s basic principles? Ans. Truth and Non-violence (not hurting anybody). Read: Top 100 GK questions on Mahatma Gandhi Q. Which freedom fighter was also known as Netaji? Ans. Subhash Chandra Bose. Q. Who founded […]
Essay on Knowledge / Knowledge is power
Long and short essays on Knowledge / Knowledge is power for students. Essay on Knowledge (541 words) Knowledge, as the proverb ‘scientia potentia est’ contends, is indeed power, but it is only wisdom or discriminating intelligence that enables one to exercise it judiciously. In the past, our great leaders chose, with their wisdom, to exercise […]
Women Empowerment Essays
Women Empowerment Essays for students. Who needs to be empowered (910 words) ‘Women Empowerment is the cry of the day! But, do we need to empower men first, so they can help us in empowering women? Very often we state that we need everyone on board in order to be able to achieve gender equality. […]
Innovations in technology for sustainable development: School Projects
To encourage Scientific Temper and Technological cognitive skills among students, several schools conduct science exhibitions every year. One popular theme during science exhibitions is the topic “Innovations in technology for sustainable development” on which school students have to make projects. Students have to be submit blue print of their respective projects to the school teachers […]
Critical Thinking and Professional Judgement for Social Work (Book Review)
Book review of Critical Thinking and Professional Judgement for Social Work, and summary on the question: what is professional judgement in social work practice? In the book “Critical Thinking and Professional Judgement for Social Work”, the authors Lynne Rutter and Keith Brown emphasize the importance of critical thinking while making professional judgement, especially for practitioners […]
Hearts and Hands (by O Henry)
O. Henry is the pen name of the American writer William Sydney Porter, known for infusing wit, gentle humour, and surprise endings in his short stories. “Hearts and Hands” is not an exception. About the Story “Hearts and Hands” by O. Henry is a story told during the course of a train journey to Denver. […]
My Greatest Olympic Prize By Jesse Owens
“My Greatest Olympic Prize” (by By Jesse Owens) is a true story; its an autobiographical account of Jesse Owens’ experience of true friendship at the Berlin Olympics 1936 where he won four gold medals. Summary During the 1936 Olympics, Jesse Owens walked away with four gold medals. However, Adolf Hitler was pretty confident that Luz […]
A Horse and Two Goats by R K Narayan
R. K. Narayan in his short story “A Horse and Two Goats” uses humour to touch upon several important social issues. The story is set in a fictional village in Tamil Nadu named Kritam where the protagonist of the story, Muni, lives. Most of the houses in the village are made of bamboo thatch, straw […]
After Blenheim by Robert Southey
After Blenheim by Robert Southey is an anti-war poem (opposed to war) that offers deep insights on war and its consequences. Written in the form of a ballad, the poem is centered around one of the major battles of eighteenth century – the Battle of Blenheim in which the allied forces (coalition of forces including […]
Abou Ben Adhem by Leigh Hunt
Abou Ben Adhem by Leigh Hunt: Summary, analysis, Notes. Introduction Through the poem Abou Ben Adhem, Leigh Hunt conveys the message that more than loving god, we all must love mankind more; such an act pleases the lord even more. Loving our fellowmen is an act that is appreciated by God. This is a narrative […]
“I wandered lonely as a Cloud” (Daffodils) by William Wordsworth
“I wandered lonely as a Cloud” (also known as Daffodils) by William Wordsworth: Analysis and notes. Introduction William Wordsworth is a well-known poet who loved nature and believed in nature’s healing power. William Wordsworth’s lyrical poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” (also commonly known as ‘Daffodils’ or ‘The Daffodils’) celebrates the beauty of nature […]
Chief Seattle’s Speech (1854): Summary, review, analysis
Chief Seattle’s Speech – Treasure Trove of short Stories. Also find ICSE project/assignment questions on Chief Seattle’s Speech. Introduction Globally, forest cover continues to decline at an alarming rate as deforestation continues playing havoc with the climate. American novelist and poet, Henry Cuyler Bunner, is able to foresee the impending destruction and makes an ardent […]
Public Expenditure (Economics): Principles and Importance
Public Expenditure is an important concept in Economics. Lets take a closer look at its causes and important principles. What is Public Expenditure? Public expenditure is the expenditure incurred by the central, state and local governments to satisfy the common wants of people such as education, health, administration, defence, infrastructure (roads, trains) etc. Most of […]
MS Paint for students
Microsoft Paint, also commonly referred to as ‘MS Paint’ is a computer program that lets you do basic graphics and painting. You can use it to draw, colour and edit pictures. You can also import pictures from an external digital camera. Although it looks like a basic tool (as compared to applications like Photoshop), it […]
ICSE Class / Grade 9: Syllabus, lessons, exercises, question papers and practice tests
ICSE Class / Grade 9: Syllabus, lessons, exercises, question papers and practice tests. Mathematics Number System – Rational and Irrational Numbers Profit, Loss and Discount Compound Interest Algebraic Identities – Expansions Factorization Changing the Subject of a Formula Linear Equations in One Variable Simultaneous Linear Equations Indices Logarithms Triangles Mid Point and Intercept Theorems Similarity […]
Venn diagram for kids
What is a Venn diagram A Venn diagram shows the relationship between two different hings in a visual way. A Venn diagrams sorts data into two or three circles which overlap in the middle. Each circle follows a certain rule, the things mentioned in the overlapping part (the intersection) follow both rules. Venn diagram for […]
What is a micro-market
Micro-Market in Retail A micro market is an unmanned retail space where individuals can purchase food and beverages. Micro markets can include a wide variety of fresh and healthy items that are restocked regularly. They are popular additions to employee break rooms, where they can be custom-fit to the size and shape of the area […]
