Noise pollution

Our environment is degrading rapidly and we are ourselves to blame for it. The polluted air, water and deafening noise are a result of our own activities. Even today we are not aware about the harmful effects of noise pollution, which is all around us.

The honking of vehicles, the noise made by loudspeakers, marriage parties, industrial and construction noise, the noise from processions, the noise of aeroplanes disturbs us everyday. It strains our nerves and even disturbs our sleep. Sometimes we are unable to think properly when their is too much noise around. We find out hard to concentrate on our studies.
Constant exposure to noise can damage our eardrums. People living in big cities are exposed to loud sound day in or day out. They do not what real peace is. They do not get rest during the day or a sound sleep at night. This affects their work efficiency. Such people remain irritated and tense and this may lead to high blood pressure.
We must create an awareness about noise pollution. There are several ways by which we can reduce noise pollution. We should not blow the horn of our vehicles unnecessarily. We should not disturb our neighbours by playing too loud music. We can stop bursting firecrackers on festivals. We should plant more trees as trees help to reduce noise pollution. We should all work together to make our environment peaceful.

My role in a play

This year, our house Annual function on 23rd December. We decided to have dances and plays as the main items for it. I participated in'Robinhood' a play in English. It dealt with the activities of Robinhood's early life. We got dressed in nice shirts with black waist jackets. Since I was the hero, I wore a red jacket with a red bow and took a shining sword in my hand.
The stage had the backdrop of a forest scene. Our teachers has placed bushes, branches and even small trees here and there. The whole stage looked like a forest. We came on the stage and took our positions for the final show. We were excited. The curtains went up and the play began with some light music in the background.
We all played our parts very well. None of us stumbled on the stage. Neither one of my friends nor I forgot the that we had been given to play. I managed the rescue scene very well. I enjoyed fighting against the kidnappers of the king's daughter. I was confident and acted as a real Robinhood. When the play was over, people cheered us up. All of us felt very happy.
The show was a grand success. All the guests were very happy to see the wonderful performances of the children. We were given special prizes for the wonderful perfomance. I was adjudged the best actor of all. My parents congratulated me on my success as an actor.

Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa is remembered by the world for her selfless services to the poor and sick. She was born in Yugoslavia on August 26, 1910. Her original name was Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. She came to India at the age of eighteen to join the Sisters of Loretto, with a mission in Kolkata. Initially she was a teacher in Kolkata, but the suffering and poverty she glimpsed outside the convent walls disturbed her. She left the convent school and devoted herself to the service of poor and slum dwellers. Actually for Mother, life was a mission to serve the suffering humanity. She was an emblem of service to the various charitable institutions founded by her such as Nirmal Hriday, Sishu Bhavan etc. She was honoured with many National and International Awards like Bharat Ratna, Noble Prize. This humanitarian passed away on September 5, 1997.

Pollution

Pollution is the worst man made scenario. The word pollution was derived from the Latin word 'pollute' which means to make dirty. It affects the ordinary living of the living things on this planet. Pollution can be many types like - Air pollution, Water pollution, Noise pollution, Soil pollution etc.
Air pollution is increasing day by day beacause of the growing number of automobiles, release of our poisonous gases, smoke from industrial companies etc. in the atmosphere. The air we breathe every moment causes several lungs disorders.
In this way, soil and water pollution is also caused by the mixing up of the sewage water in drinking water, some dangerous agrochemicals such as pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, solid wastes etc. Noise pollution is also increasing day by day with harmful impact on the activity of human or animal life.
We should try our best to maintain the healthy environment in order to get complete relief.

Summer season

Summer is the hottest and longest season of the year. It begins generally in the month of March and lasts almost until the end of June. During this season, days get hotter and longer whereas nights shorter. In the earlier part of this season, the weather is dry and agreeable. However, everyday it gets warmer and warmer until in May and June the heat becomes intolerable. Sometimes a hot wind called 'loo' blows all the day long. In this season small streams, wells and ponds get dry up.  Fruits of various land ripen in the long Summer days. People enjoy eating Summer season fruits like mangoes, watermelons, jackfruits, litchies / lychees, cucumbers etc. Schools, colleges and most educational institutions remain closed during Summer. People in the urban areas enjoy a lot of activities in this season like swimming, tour to the hilly regions, water parks, Summer camps etc.

Holi

Holi is a most popular festival of colours, joy,fun and happiness.It comes in the month of March.It is a peace bringing festival.The main object to celebrate this festival is to remove old grudges and
enemity.On this day we play colours and put gulal on the faces of our friends, relatives as well as neighbours.People
embrace each other and forget any difference.Sweets are distributed.Holi is celebrated all over the country.It is the festival of friendship and love.We should play holi safely and with care.

Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore, popularly known as Gurudev, was born at Jorasanko in Kolkata on May 7th, 1861, in wealthy and cultured family. His father's name was Maharshi Devendra Nath Tagore and mother's name was Sharda Devi. He took his early education at home however higher education England. He began poem writing early in his childhood. He was a patriot, a philosopher, a poet, a novelist, a story writer, an educationist and a singer. However, among all this, he is best known for his occupation for being a poet. His major works included 'Amar Sonar Bangla', 'Geetanjali', 'Ghare Baire' and many other works of literature and art. In 1902, he founded a University at Shantiniketan known as Vishwabharati University. He composed 'Jana Gana Mana', the National anthem of India. In the year 1913, he was bestowed with the Noble award in literature for his English translation of 'Geetanjali'. He was the first Asian to win this prize. He was died in Kolkata on 7th August, 1941.