The rainy season When the grass dry, the trees have lost their leaves, the rivers have very little water in them and the fields are parched, everyone prays for the coming of rain. But when it continues to rain for several days, there… Continue Reading
The value of higher education Since the dawn of civilization, great thinkers like Plato and Aristotle have been doing their utmost to spread education to the remotest corners of the earth. It is realisedthat education develops the intellect and enables one to… Continue Reading
A frightening experience I am not one who is frightened easily; but I must admit that one night I saw a figure that struck terror into my heart.
My favourite author My favourite author is William Shakespeare, a man who has written enough for immortality.
Life in the village The village has always been known to be a place of peace and quiet. The scattered houses among hundreds of plants and trees at once indicate the lack of activity in the village.
The importance of good roads in a country Good roads are essential for the development of a country. The Romans realised this centuries ago, and wherever they established themselves, , they tried to improve the roads there. Today, the governments of all countries in… Continue Reading
An accident I have witnessed One rainy day last year, while I was returning home from Mersing, a town in the east coast of Malaysia, I witnessed an accident which I shall never forget.
A week in hospital I had always dreaded the thought of being admitted to hospital. The peculiar smell of the hospital, the sight of deformed and critically ill persons and dead bodies in the hospital are things that I had always wished to… Continue Reading
The importance of examinations Life today has become so complex that examinations have come to play an important part in one's educational career. Examinations are considered so important that most students are afraid of them.