Once a farmer had many fields He ploughed hard and got large yields His heart danced when his crop he glanced. But his heart missed beats When he saw wings and beaks Break into his lands He held his head in hands. He knit his brow and brought a scarecrow In vain, he complained To … Continue reading Birds of a Feather
Month: May 2017
The Headless Ghost – By Child Author Srujana.K
An unexpected visitor at the window wakes up Tom, but why is he afraid to greet his late night visitor?
Powered by Sun
Sun, the most prominent one in the Solar system, is one of the greatest sources of energy. With the gigantic population on earth that is increasing at an alarming rate, there is a dearth of energy and resources to suffice the needs. And that is when the mighty Sun comes to our rescue.
Alien Hand Syndrome
Alien Hand Syndrome sounds like a funny name for a disorder in humans but it is the most intriguing one! The term alien means something that is foreign and does not belong to oneself.
The Old Man and the Sea
Very few books manage to leave an everlasting impression in the minds of the readers. The old man and the Sea manages to do it well on many levels. Written in 1951 and published in 1952, the book is considered to be one of the best classics ever written along with his A Farewell to Arms, The Sun also Rises and For whom the Bell Tolls.
Five Ancient Texts
India has always been a full of talent. Be it science or mathematics or literature, we can find texts of any genre preserved since ages. Some texts are such that we don’t even know of which period they come from.
And then, there were none…
And Then There Were None’ is a film adaptation of Agatha Christie's best-selling mystery novel of the same name, directed by René Clair. Even after being one of the best thriller movies ever made, this movie has got its fair share of criticisms. Yet its eccentric plotline has made it be one of the best ones in the genre.
Evening Star – By Edgar Allan Poe
The "Evening Star" by Edgar Allan Poe, is a beautiful poem that describes the evening star in the distant sky that shines amidst the dark clouds on cold nights, making the poet enjoy its beauty and admire it from the distant land.
Languages – The 10 things you didn't know.
Communication is definitely a way of life. And, language being the mode to communicate, it plays an important role in our life. We all learn the languages that we listen to more often and tend to speak those languages only. But have you ever wondered how many languages actually are spoken in this world?
To WORLD from DURBAN
Cosmopolitan Durban, South Africa's third-biggest city, is now and again disregarded for her "cooler" Capetonian, cousin. Be that as it may, this isn't reasonable; there's significantly more to carefree Durbs than meets the eye.
Lakshmi – The Acid Attack Fighter
The beauty of a woman lies not in her looks but in her courage, is what acid attack survivor Lakshmi has proved to the world. This 24 years old braveheart is an inspiration to many women who have become victims of the malicious acts of some ruthless people. But Lakshmi does not consider herself as a victim but she has emerged as a fighter.
Break-up With Acne
Once we reach puberty, there are certain changes which happen in our body and signal towards our maturity. Different types of hormones are released which cause these changes. It feels awkward to experience these transformations in our body, but we should welcome them since it shows that we are healthy and hormones are released timely.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Someone reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer might be familiar with the character of Tom Sawyer from another novel by Mark Twain: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. It is a sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Mark wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer in 1876.
The Powerful Tiny – Raspberry Pi
The revolution in electronics brought by VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) leads us to the stage where we make a powerful computer that fits in our palm. This category of computers is called as ‘Single Board Computers’. Read to find out more !!
Grandparents Are Special
Grandparents Are Special. Near Us Or Far Away, They Will Always Be In Our Heart.