A Portion of My Thoughts.....

Well, I just don't know where to begin from. My Harry Potter world is so vast and the thought behind every single minuscule detail, The Knight Bus for example, or the Animagus, is ingenious, it really is. For those of you who don't know (though I seriously doubt it), the Harry Potter series authored by J.K. Rowling, is full of magical moments and at times, dangerous situations where there seems to be no obvious escape. But this series, literally does bring magic into our ordinary, Muggle lives and it touched my heart to the very core. I could fill the pages of 7 books myself about how I felt when I read the books and watched the films and my emotions and reactions to the Harry Potter characters.To me, and I'm sure to millions of others in this world, these are not abiotic, fictitious characters but living, breathing people in flesh and bone. The concept which was truly wonderful was the Pensieve. It would be great to relive those memories that you have almost forgotten ...

Exams! Just the word uttered and silence descends upon the crowd. Looks of nervousness and terror dawn upon each face and whispers start echoing through the room. Everyone is terrified - some afraid that they won't top this year as they usually do, some just worried about passing. Be it anywhere in the world, this is the classic Gen-Y exam scenario. 'Tension' and 'stress' are 2 words which are very closely associated with exams, so closely, that they could almost be siblings. This trio, in fact jot down very complex plans, a different one for each age and grade. Their motive is to torture the students to the very best of their abilities. Teachers and parents can either be extremely supportive or can pressurize the students to death! I understand, that exams were invented to test the students' knowledge and understanding but in almost all parts of the world, this is not the case. In fact, exams just stress the students out and force them into 'Rote Learnin...

Today, I was just laying on my bed and something inspired me to try something new.....that is writing a poem. This is my first attempt at a poem. Hope you guys like it . So, here goes....                                                                THE  BIRD  WAY                                                               As I lay on the grass; gazing at the cloudless sky Listening to the melodious chirps of birds I happened to wonder ‘How would this world be, if it was one without birds?’ The shy and quiet mynah keeps to herself While the cheeky little sparrow is a peoples’ bird He flits in and out of windows as he pleases; and is loved by all...

In a world which is literally dominated and governed by technology, the importance of the study of science cannot be overemphasized. The impact of science on mankind is tremendous. It has turned what man at one point of time thought was unachievable into possibilities. There is hardly any sphere of human activity which science has not touched.  Fortunately, science has emerged victorious in getting rid of all the myths and superstitions that have been cramming our brains. Chemistry has been taught in some depth to us in seventh grade. A part of the chapter which explained chemical changes fascinated my mind. I was a bit puzzled at first as it was not easy to retain. There were lots of formulas and equations. But I began to enjoy it once I got the hang of it.  Science has never been an easy-to-remember subject for me. I was terrified of having three sub-sections in the subject- Biology, Chemistry and Physics which would be taught to me in the later years. But I found ou...

Today on the auspicious event of the Indian Independence Day, I would like to express my feelings towards this great country, India, my motherland. On this day, 69 years ago, India gave birth to freedom and the world gave rise to a new nation. An Independence Day; be it of any country, gives us an opportunity to relive those moments when our ancestors cheered wildly, for they were finally free! An opportunity to express our gratitude toward the soil on which we were born, the nation whose food we eat. Patriotism does not only extend  to fighting and displaying our valour on the borders of our country, though it is a very brave way to display this fathomless emotion.  We enjoy our liberty today; and many a times, we do not remember and respect the people who fought with all their heart and might for this independence. True patriotism is when we recall the struggles and protests of our predecessors, the innumerable, immense and tragic sacrifices made by our freedom fighter...

It’s Friendship Day today. It’s a day when friends show that they really care for each other. That they will always be there for them, no matter what happens. Friendship is an emotion which cannot be expressed in words. This is the beauty of friendship. On this day, friends tie ‘friendship bands’ on each other’s wrists as a mark of their friendship. It is a gesture of their affection and concern. True friends can just look at each other and their words will be conveyed. Only a true friend can console another when nobody else can, understand the other’s feelings. A true friend will celebrate in his pal’s victories, give words of encouragement in his failures. There is not a trace of jealously in true friendship. It is a pure emotion which comes straight from the heart. There are many things which are spoken of only amongst friends. Friendship is a golden thread which bonds many people. When we look back upon the years, we will not remember our academic results but we will definitely r...

Emotions can be expressed in various ways. Dance,music,art,literature.....the list seems endless. For me, writing is one of the most important forms of expression. A well-written and motivating article can move a country into rebellion and urge them to fight for justice. For example,'Kesari', the Marathi newspaper founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak,a prominent leader of the Indian Independence movement ,ignited fires of fury and thoughts of an uprising in the minds of the Marathi people,which in turn led to a revolution that is still remembered today. Gandhiji's autobiography,"My Experiments with Truth" continues to inspire millions of people,not only in India,but around the globe. Novels, irrespective of any genre express a part of the author's vivid and wild imagination ,which many a time stirs a passion of writing inside many to-be authors.Art,another beautiful tool of expression,when interpreted correctly conveys powerful messages. Few of us are blessed with ...