A FESTIVAL YOU ENJOY   

    West Bengal is a land of festivals . An adage is widely is widely in vogue about this state -''Baro Maase Tero Parvon '' . Durga Puja is the most popular festival in West Bengal . It is held to celebrate the victory of the good over the evil . Goddess Durga is the emblem of absolute power , though an ultimate saviour . Durga Puja is observed for five days . The common people irrespective of the rich , the poor , religion , caste or color enjoy these days upto their capabilities . They put on new clothes ;they roam about the puja pandals round the clock . Durga Puja is an occasion of family reunion . Such a festival tends to remove narrow racial discrimination . It also plays a vital role in enriching state economy . Trade and business flourish this time . The induction of this festival lasts till 'Bhratridwitia ' . Durga Puja is actually a very powerful Bengalee sentiment

Mother Teresa

      Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa was the loving mother to the ailing humanity. She was an apostle of love, peace, and benevolence. she was a rare phenomenon in this unfeeling world of woes. This saintly woman was born on 27 August,1910 in the village Skopji in Albania. Her earlier name was Agnes Gonxhas Bojaxhiu. Her father, who was a kind and charitable man, was a building contractor. Her mother who was a pious lady came from Venice in Italy. From her childhood, Agnes took great interest in the ritual of the church. She loved books and spent long hours in reading.

She had her early education at the Sacred Heart Church School in Albania. At twelve, she first expressed her desire to be a nun. She learnt that early missionaries had offered services to India. She also came to know about the Loreto nuns who had been working in Bengal. She came to Kolkata in 1928. From Kolkata, she was sent to Darjeeling where she began her life as a trainee nun at the Loreto Novitiate. After two years of prayer, discipline and hard work, she became a sister of Loreto. She came to be known as Sister Teresa in 1931. Having completed her training, Sister Teresa joined Loreto Convent at Entally in Kolkata as a Geography teacher and after a few years became its principal.

But her heart cried for the distressed dwellers of a slum opposite to the convent. She wanted to help and share everything she had poor and dying people in the slums. With all her love, energy, and dedication, she won the hearts of the poor slum dwellers.

It was 10 September, 1946. she decided to leave the convent to serve the suffering humanity. She got permission from the pope, who blessed her on her mission. Clad in a white saree with a blue border, a small cross and the Bible in one hand, she left the convent with strength of mind. She left the convent with strength of mind. She went to medical training to be a nurse at Patna. On her return, she started her mission of serving the poor and the distressed in Kolkata. She started her work in the slum area around Loreto Convent, Entally. She taught slum children not to use bad language and to always help others. She gave them lessons on hygiene. She set up a school. The school began to grow, and was given the name 'Nirmal Hriday'.

She set up Missionaries of Charity in 1950. She also founded 'Nirmala Kennedy Centre'. 'Nirmal Sishubhavan', 'Leprosy Heritage' in Howrah and Sodepur. She extended her works abroad. She was love personified. Honours were showred upon her from India and abroad. She was the recipient of 'Padmasree', 'Jawaharlal Nehru Award', 'Desikottam', 'Magsaysay', etc. She was awarded the Noble Peace Prize in 1979. Bharat Ratna was awarded to her in 1980. Such a great soul left her mortal frame on September 5, 1997. She was beatified in Vatican by pope John Paul ll on October 19, 2003.

She is no more among us. But her call 'clothe the naked child' still rings in our ears. This angelic soul remains and will remain in our loving memory forever. In the present days of disharmony, Mother Teresa is, of course, a very symbol of peace and salvation.

                                               

Child Labour

 CHILD LABOUR 
       
   Although the rule to prohibit child labour has already been in effect, the problem of child labour is the most shameful aspect in our society. None is serious about this problem. In spite of the awareness that none should promote child labour, people engage children in various kinds of works, whether be they capable or not. To use children for one's selfish end is not expected in a civilized country.
             But it seems that it is inevitable in our society. Self-centred people are responsible for this proliferation of the problem of child labour. But the Government cannot enforce the law to stop the evils of child labour. In order to stop child labour, the Government should confirm education of children, provide good midday meal regularly, support the parents of the children financially, make accounts of the drop-out children quite seriously, and make people aware of the fact that child labour is certainly a curse to a civilized country. Most of the children who come of the poor families gradually become involved in child labour. Those children cannot but choose the way of child labour because of their pecuniary circumstances. Moreover, the illiterate, poor, and thoughtless parents insist their children to earn for their families. Therefore, the parents should be determined that they shall not plunge their children into the darkness of child labour which spoils the future of their children. 
                      Unfortunately, the Government, parents, and some selfish and rather cruel people care little about this problem. Consequently, our country has been degrading still in education and economy. The only way to get rid of this evil system is to be morally conscious. If child labour in our country is not prohibited in the true sense of the term, our country will soon be enlisted as the most degrading country in the world.

Computers In Everyday Life

 Computers In Everyday Life 

    Though the introduction of computers in India is very recent, their usage is already very vast. Today different types of computers control different parts of our daily life. Computer models are used to predict weather of a short time. They are used for editing our morning newspapers and other books. Microwave machines and washing machines which are the most basic types of computers are seen in plenty in households. TV and radio channels are controlled by computers. Airways and railways use computerised reservation system. In factories, hard manual labour is done by automatic machines and offices use computers for tough calculations and other works. But, sadly, the usages of computers are still confined to urban lifestyle and far from reaching the rural areas.

Population Explosion In India

Population Explosion In India 
     Population explosion is a global problem. But it is assuming an alarming proportion in India. India is tne most populous state after China (1281 millions), and its population growth rate is quite high. Population explosion is in general an undesirable condition as the small geographical areas of countries cannot support the relationship between population and its environment. According to latest census, population of India is 1027 millions. Such a huge population instead of becoming a national asset has become a national liability. More children do not mean more workers for the future but more people without work and more mouths to feed. Such over population has resulted from an increase in birthrates, a significant result in mortality rate, and an increase in immigration. The poor people being uncouscious about the dangers and threats of population have a tendency to give birth to more children. They feel that more number of offsprings would help them to have more earning members in the family. But unfortunately the situation worsens out of such thoughts. They care little about how to bring up their children properly. Their education is neglected and they inevitably suffer from malnutrition. In fact more than half of the child population in India suffer from malnutrition. Though the government has taklen plans and strategies for economic development, the growth of population has upset all plans. India at present has one-sixth of the world's population. Its population will be reaching 1.6 billion by 2050. This means that though food production in India has increased to a considerable extent, yet a food shortage is predicted by 2026. Not only that, there would be certain concerns about other basic needs like water, health, and housing. Under the circumstances, immediate remedy must be sought to meet the problem of population explosion. Ever since the five billionth baby was born, July 11, (1987) has been observed as the world population Day. In India, consciousness is needed foremost to control the population outburst. Family planning is not an accepted norm in India especially among low income groups. llliteracy should be driven away from the country. Besides, the government should also take serious steps to stop migration and influx of refugees from neighbouring countries like Myanmar, Nepal, Srilanka and Bangladesh. Otherwise the choice between controlling population or perpetuating poverty in our country will become more difficult.

Early Rising

 Early Rising 

  Early rising is a good habit. An old proverd in English says,''Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.'' Early rising has a lot of benefits. An early riser begins his days early, has ample time to finish all his tasks. Early rising is beneficial to our health. It is the best period in the whole day to exercise. It is free from din and bustle of the day- to-day life and is an ideal time for preparing lessons. We can breathe pure oxygen-filled air which is essential for respiration. The calmness gives us peace of mind. We can enjoy the beauty of nature. So, we should make a habit of rising early regularly. Early rising enables a man to reach his goals early and certainly.

Good Manners

 Good Manners 

      ''Manners' means a person's behaviour towards other people which is considered by the people of all ages and cultures to be polite. And a person who shows poli teness and behaves generously to others is considered to be a well-mannered person. A good mannered person is loved and respected by people irrespective of age, sex and caste. Good manners teaches one to be obedient and polite to the elders and to be kind towards juniors. Good manners are the outcome of one's unselfish, generous attitude. Good manners are, in fact, made up of petty sacrifices. Good manners beget healthy association, a worthy friend circle and helpful neighbours. Good manners make a good samaritan. To conclude, ''The hardest job kids face today is learning good manners without seeing any.''