ESSAY ON NEWSPAPER ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES – ESSAY 3 (600 WORDS)

ESSAY ON NEWSPAPER ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES – ESSAY 3 (600 WORDS)

Introduction

Newspapers are easily accessible in the market. These economical pieces of paper encompass news from around the world. Most urban households in our country have subscribed to newspapers to receive their daily dose of news. These have been a part of our society since decades and hold their charm even in the age of e-news.

Advantages of Newspapers

Newspapers offer numerous advantages. Here is a look at the various advantages offered by them:

1. All the Information under One Roof

Newspapers provide all the information under one roof. You do not have to go looking for the latest news elsewhere if you have subscribed to a general-interest newspaper. These newspapers are strategically divided into various sections such as current affairs, international news, business, sports, health, entertainment, etc. Each section covers news pertaining to its field. So, every important happening occurred in any field in any part of the world is available here.

2. Source of Entertainment

Newspapers do not just contain serious news they can even be a source of entertainment. They contain news from the entertainment industry. They also have a section that includes puzzles, Sudoku and other such games to entertain you.

3. Available in Various Languages

Newspapers are available in various languages with those in Hindi and English language being more readily available in our country. So, you can pick a newspaper in the language you are well-versed with to gain knowledge about the latest happenings.

4. Easy to Access and Read

Newspapers are cost-effective and easily available in the market. You can read these anywhere and anytime without straining your eyes.

5. Enhances Vocabulary and Grammar

Reading newspaper regularly can help enhance vocabulary over the time. It is also a good way to improve grammatical skills.

Disadvantages of Newspapers

While newspapers offer numerous advantages, they also have their set of disadvantages. Here is a look at the various disadvantages of newspapers:

1. Wastage of Paper

Millions of newspapers are printed each day utilizing several million pieces of paper. In today’s times, when everything has gone online and we are advised to switch to e-bills to save the paper used on paper bills, why is so much paper being wasted on the newspapers? News can easily be read online.

2. Can be Time Wasting

Most people who read newspaper have the habit of reading it in the morning with their cup of tea. This can be a waste of time. Instead of getting on with more productive tasks in the morning hours, people are glued to the newspaper to find out what others have been doing.

3. Stale News

In the era of internet and news channels, newspapers seem to offer stale news. We get to know about the latest happenings around the world within minutes. Newspaper provides the same news after a day. We already know the details about various events even before the newspaper is printed.

4. Twisted Facts

Different newspapers are influenced by different political parties. Thus, the facts stated in the newspapers can at times be twisted. These are twisted to suit the interest of these parties.

5. Hamper Work

While reading newspaper regularly is a good habit however many people who read these on a daily basis get addicted to them. This addiction can hamper their work as they read through the entire paper before they begin with any other task.

Conclusion

Thus, newspapers offer both advantages and disadvantages. Providing information and entertainment, enhancing reading skills and improving grammar and vocabulary are some of the advantages while wastage of paper and misrepresentation of facts are some of the disadvantages. It has been seen that the advantages offered by newspapers outweigh the number of disadvantages. The age old habit of reading is thus being followed even today.

ESSAY ON BENEFITS OF READING NEWSPAPER – ESSAY 3 (400 WORDS)

ESSAY ON BENEFITS OF READING NEWSPAPER – ESSAY 3 (400 WORDS)

Introduction

Newspapers are a powerhouse of information. Reading newspaper offers numerous benefits. From providing information about our local areas to acquainting us with the happenings around the globe, from entertaining us with filmy gossip to offering food for thought by way of motivational articles, from providing employment opportunities to offering space for brand promotion – newspapers have so much in store for each one of us.

Benefits of Reading Newspaper

• Acquaints with Current Affairs

Newspapers acquaint us with the latest happenings from around the world. In order to have knowledge about the current affairs it is essential to follow news regularly. Newspapers cover all the important news happenings and are a reliable source of news.

• Provides Insight into Different Domain

Newspapers cover news from the world of politics, cinema, business, sports and more. Thus, they provide an insight into the current happenings in different domains.

• Way to Find New Opportunities

Newspapers also include employment and business opportunities. Many companies seek candidates for different positions through newspapers. These are thus a good place to look for jobs.

• Brand Promotion

Newspapers give enough room to advertise products and services. So, these are a good means for brand promotion. They help in connecting the consumers with businesses.

• Helps Improve Vocabulary and Grammar

News and articles that form a part of the newspapers are written by highly learned and experienced writers. They use rich vocabulary. Newspapers can thus be a good means to improve vocabulary. Reading newspapers regularly can also help in improving grammar.

• Helps Build Social Contacts

A person who reads newspaper regularly is well-versed with the latest happenings. He is more knowledgeable and worldly wise. Such people can speak on different subjects with confidence. They are an inspiration for many. They are respected in the society and everyone wants to connect with them. Reading newspaper regularly thus helps in building social contacts.

• Kills Boredom

Newspapers are a good way to kill boredom. A person who develops the habit of reading newspaper daily can never feel bored as he will always have a company.

Conclusion

A person who doesn’t read newspaper misses out on a lot in life. He remains ignorant about the number of things whereas a person who reads newspaper regularly becomes more knowledgeable and confident. Not only students, businessmen and working professionals, newspaper must be read by people belonging to every walk of life. It has something useful for everyone. It is a good way to keep oneself busy and gain knowledge at the same time.

SHORT ESSAY ON NEWSPAPER READING – ESSAY 1 (200 WORDS)

SHORT ESSAY ON NEWSPAPER READING – ESSAY 1 (200 WORDS)

Newspaper reading is one of the best habits one can inculcate. It provides detailed information about all the happenings across the globe sitting at one place.

Man is a social animal and in order to live comfortably and peacefully in the society one must know what is going on around him. Newspaper helps in providing information not only about your vicinity but also acquaints you with important news from around the world.

In the earlier times, there were only few publications but now there are a number of newspapers available in the market. There are specialised newspapers covering different domains to cater to the needs of different sections in the society. For instance, you can lay hands on business newspapers such as Economic Times, Business Standard and The Financial Express. Similarly, you can pick Metropolitan Daily Newspaper to know what’s going on in the metropolitan cities. However, it is best to go for a general-interest newspaper that contains all kinds of local and global news. These newspapers are divided into different sections to make it easier to find relevant news.

Reading newspaper does not only give an insight into the current affairs but also enhances vocabulary and improves reading skills. It is thus especially recommended for the students.

ESSAY ON ZOO VISIT: A SCHOOL TOUR – ESSAY 3 (600 WORDS)

ESSAY ON ZOO VISIT: A SCHOOL TOUR – ESSAY 3 (600 WORDS)

Introduction

Before breaking up for the winter vacations, my school organised a tour to the National Zoological Park, Delhi. All the students were enthusiastic and excited about it, as it was our first outing with our peers since we had been promoted to fourth standard.

Dressed neatly in the school uniforms along with the sport shoes, we set out for the journey by having assembled ourselves in the school bus. It took us about an hour to reach the zoo. The tickets had already been purchased by the school authorities in advance, hence upon reaching we directly entered the zoo unlike other people who were standing in the queues at the ticket counters. We had already been given instructions to walk in small groups, each headed by a teacher in order to avoid getting lost.

Our Intelligent and Playful Ancestors

First, we came across the monkeys which were kept in a very large cage with trees in different varieties to provide them with ample space for jumping and playing. These included the langur, baboon, chimpanzee, light brown skinned monkey etc. When we reached there, the monkeys were being fed mangoes and bananas by the zoo authorities. We were amazed at their intelligence as they carefully peeled the fruits and consumed only the edible part.

We also came across our ancestor gorilla walking on two legs just as we humans walk today.

Fierce and Frightening Roars

Walking further we observed a Himalayan black bear that was calmly resting under a tree in a ditch and consuming honey, which had been given by the zoo authorities. It was funny to see him only concentrate on the honey and completely ignore the fierce roars that were coming from the nearby ditches. These roars were of the leopards that seemed to be irritated perhaps because they have not yet been fed.

Thereafter, we walked to the next ditch and observed the magnificent Bengal tiger which was galloping up and down the trees and in the pond. Its aerobics seemed to attract various passersby and also we children spent a great deal of time watching it.

All this while, I and my friends had been exited to see the big lion with a great mane, fearful roars and its lour about which we had discussed. However, when we came across it, the Asiatic lion was calmly sleeping under the shade of the tree. We all were really disappointed.

Underground Reptile Section

Moving further, we visited the underground reptile section where the venomous snakes and crocodiles had been kept. The snakes though poisonous and dangerous, had extremely beautiful designs on their gliding skin, especially the Asian vine snake and the Sri Lankan Pit Viper.

Additionally, it was a prolific experience to observe the alligators and crocodiles swimming very stealthily in the pond.

Magnificent and Colourful Birds

Coming back on the ground level, we encountered a very big cage where the birds including the hornbill, peacock, shikra, kite, etc. had been kept in captivity providing them with ample room for flying. They were really beautiful birds in varied colours, especially the peacock that was in procession of extremely beautiful feathers. I and my friends were lucky enough to see the peacock with its open feathers.

There were also some water birds, not capable of flying too high, including the ducks, swans, cranes etc. in different hues that were kept in a manmade pond. They were despite the winter season, floating in the water and enjoying it.

Conclusion

After having completed the tour, a lunch had been arranged by the school authorities in the restaurant at the zoo. It was buffet that we ate till our hearts content and then had ice cream. Thereafter, we boarded the bus and reached the school premises by four in the evening. Though I have visited the zoo a number of times with my family, this experience with my friends was indeed fun and memorable.

ESSAY ON MY VISIT TO A ZOO – ESSAY 2 (400 WORDS)

ESSAY ON MY VISIT TO A ZOO – ESSAY 2 (400 WORDS)

Introduction

Since, my childhood days I have always been mesmerized by and fascinated at the sight of animals. Watching them on television channel like Animal Planet with their frightening looks, catching their prey, taking care of their infants, etc. has always thrilled me. Thus, I was extremely glad when my elder brother offered me a tour to the Delhi Zoological Park on my tenth birthday. It seemed as the best birthday gift ever!

After reaching the zoo via the Delhi Metro we purchased the tickets and walked inside. There were numerous children all over the place who had come to visit the zoo accompanied with their parents and siblings. Thought there was the availability of vehicle for moving inside the zoo, we still opted for walking on foot for a more thrilling experience.  This way I could spend more time observing the places where my favourite animals had been kept.

Amusing Monkeys

The first sight was of the monkeys which were present in various varieties. These included the light brown skinned monkey, langur, chimpanzee, baboon, etc. They were of varied sizes, having both long and short tails. When I reached there, the monkeys were being given bananas and mangos in their cage by the zoo authorities. It was a very amusing scene to watch them consuming those fruits after carefully peeling them off themselves like human beings.

Marvellous Water Birds

Thereafter, we moved on to the section where the water birds had been kept in captivity alongside a man-made pond. They were of different hues, including the black and white swan, ducks, cranes, pelicans, etc. I was mesmerized upon viewing the black swan, by its marvellous black shade and the elegance with which it was floating in the pond.

Ferocious Carnivores

Next, we moved on to watch the Asiatic lion, the Bengal tigers, leopards, cheetahs and bears, which had been kept in cages, away from the other herbivorous mammals. Unlike the deer and bucks that had been kept in herds, these carnivores were kept individually and were making deafening roars and screeching sounds that sacred me.

Reptile section

Moving further, we visited the underground reptile section where the venomous snakes and pythons, alligators and crocodiles were kept. It was a prolific experience to observe the various designs on their skins.

Conclusion

Since, the day was coming to an end with the setting of the Sun; we decided to wind up the visit and reach home to cut my birthday cake. Though I was tired and exhausted walking all day long, it is still the best birthday I have ever had, having spent the entire day watching the animals with whom I had been fascinated since infancy.

SHORT ESSAY ON ZOO – ESSAY 1 (200 WORDS)

SHORT ESSAY ON ZOO – ESSAY 1 (200 WORDS)

Introduction

An establishment where species of wild animals are housed within enclosures and displayed to the public is termed as a zoological park or in popular terms a ‘Zoo’. These facilities help in the conservation of rare animal species such as the Javan and black Rhino, the Sumatran Elephant and Orang-utan, various species of tigers, the giant panda, etc. that have become extinct due to the mass cutting down of forests.

Zoo – A Saviour of Natural Environment

By providing these endangered species adequate medical attention and a safe and secure habitat imitating their natural surroundings, these animal parks have successfully felicitated the “captive breeding programmes.” This includes the reproduction of animals and thereafter their re-introduction into their natural habitat. This has helped in increasing the number of animals in the wild.

Zoo and Education

As in case of children, the zoos play an important role in educating them about their natural environment, of which wildlife is an important part. Despite various geographic channels on television, the zoos attract millions of children every year as they help the children with an opportunity to see the real animals. This helps in educating these small children about the behaviour and the environment of these wild animals.

Conclusion

Thus, the need of the hour is to promote the ‘breeding’ programmes in zoos and also felicitate the formulation of more zoological gardens in order to prevent the extinction of the various species of animals.

LONG ESSAY ON IMPORTANCE AND ROLE OF FASHION IN TODAY’S LIFE – ESSAY 3 (600 WORDS)

LONG ESSAY ON IMPORTANCE AND ROLE OF FASHION IN TODAY’S LIFE – ESSAY 3 (600 WORDS)

Introduction

Fashion has become an integral part of our society in the modern times. We belong to a society where people give importance to the look of a person more than anything else. A person’s social status and personality is judged looking at his outward appearance. People follow the latest fashion trends to look and feel good and impress others.

Fashion: To Keep Pace with the Society

People these days have become extremely judgemental and more than a person’s mannerism and character, they give importance to his/ her physical appearance. A person who dresses up according to the latest fashion and style is liked by everyone around. Everyone likes to befriend such a person. He/she becomes an inspiration for the others. People mistake this outward beauty for intelligence and seek opinion from such people and like to socialise with them.

It is as if following fashion has become essential to keep up with the pace of the society. A person who is well-dressed as per the latest fashion is looked upon by others.

Different Places; Different Fashion Trends

India is a land of varied cultures. The culture of a place plays an important role in setting the fashion trend of that place. While the Kanchivaram saree is in fashion in Tamil Nadu, short kurti and patiala salwar is in vogue in Punjab. Likewise, tunics, churidars and pherans are in fashion in Kashmir while lungi is in style in Kerela. The cuts and patterns of these attires keep changing with times and people follow these latest trends.

Fashion: Inspired by Celebrities

While the fashion trends in different regions of India are different, people living in the metropolitan cities in the country follow a rather common trend mostly inspired by Bollywood celebrities.

New fashion trends come to life with new movies and television shows. New look is rendered to the actors in every new release in order to make their characters look different. New kinds of attires, hair styles and accessories are introduced and they become a rage among the people.

The people in our country look up to the Bollywood celebrities as style icons. They keep a tab on every new trend followed by them and try to incorporate them. Many a times, the T-shirts, dresses, suits, shoes, belts and jewellery worn by the celebrities become extremely popular among the masses. Replicas of their designer wear are made available in the market and are sold like hot buns.

These trends stay for a few weeks or months and are replaced by new ones. People do not hesitate changing their wardrobe with the changing fashion.

Fashion: Inspired by the West

Today, most of the fashion trends in India have been inspired by the west. Gone are the days when people only wore sarees, salwar kameez and kurta pyjamas. The youth of the country is inspired by the western culture and this does not only reflect in their thinking but also in the fashion trends they follow.

The girls are seen wearing different types of western outfits including jeans, T-shirts, skirts, frocks and shorts among other clothing items. Boys also prefer wearing trousers, shorts, denim jeans and T-shirts rather than the Indian attires. The western clothes appear more liberating and comfortable and these have thus become a fashion here.

Indian Fashion Designers: Inspiring the West

We haven’t only drawn inspiration from the west but have also inspired them when it comes to fashion. The comfortable cotton kurtas and designer Indian sarees have become quite popular in the western countries. Flaunting a bindi has also become a fashion trend among the women in the west.

Conclusion

Thus, fashion holds an important place in the life of people today. It has become a way of expression. As Bill Cunningham puts it, “Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life”.

ESSAY ON FASHION AND YOUTH – ESSAY 2 (400 WORDS)

ESSAY ON FASHION AND YOUTH – ESSAY 2 (400 WORDS)

Introduction

The youth of our country follows the fashion trends like no other generation. Unlike the elderly people, the young people love experimenting with their looks. They do not hesitate in trying new things and accepting change. Hence, they are always on the lookout for new fashion trends. 

Fashion and Youth

The Corporate Culture

The youth in our country has never been as conscious about fashion as it has become in the current times. The culture in our country is changing by the day. People these days work in corporate offices that follow the culture of socialising. Corporate parties and social gatherings are thrown every now and then. People come dressed up in the best of their clothes in these parties in order to impress their colleagues and clients.

A person’s appearance goes a long way in making an impression and hence a lot of importance is given to dressing up well. Now, dressing-up well has become synonymous to dressing up as per the latest fashion, keeping in mind the place and occasion. The young lot especially takes out time to shop for fashionable outfits, watches, bags/ wallets and footwear to look their best not only during special events but even on a regular day.

The Role of Social Media

Social Media has also increased the fashion craze among the youth. People, especially the young lot, flaunt everything on the social media. They post their pictures wearing trendy clothes, using the latest gadgets and chilling out at the most happening pubs and restaurants. All this has become fashionable in today’s times. Posting pictures and viewing the pictures posted by others is the favourite past time of the youth today. They inspire each other to look fashionable by way of such pictures and posts. They purchase fashionable clothes and visit happening places in their town and show it off via social media platforms.

Feel Good Factor

In today’s times, when there is so much competition and stress all around, fashion offers a sense of release from all these things. It is rightly said, when you look good you feel good. The youth follows this mantra religiously. Following fashion and staying in style renders a feel good factor and the youth is thus inclined to take on this path.

Conclusion

For the youth, following fashion has become a way of life. They keep a tab on the latest fashion trends by way of the internet and incorporate them in their lives. They are highly inspired by the celebrities and try to imitate their style to look like them.

SHORT ESSAY ON FASHION – ESSAY 1 (200 WORDS)

SHORT ESSAY ON FASHION – ESSAY 1 (200 WORDS)

Fashion is anything that becomes a rage among the masses. We see different fashion trends pouring in and taking the market by storm. Clothing is especially one such arena that sees changing fashion trends that are followed by vast number of people.

People these days love to dress up well in order to look presentable in the society. To keep up with the changing times, people upgrade their style according to the latest trend in the market.

Women are particularly inclined towards following the fashion and thus keep a tab on the latest trends. A few years back long kurtis were in fashion. Almost every woman, especially those living in the urban areas, was seen wearing long kurtis in different designs, patterns and style. After a few years, the trend of wearing short kurtis came in and women instantly switched to short kurtis. Anyone wearing a long kurti while the shorter ones were in trend looked rather weird. In today’s times, people have become very particular about the fashion as it gives them a sense of belonging. It makes helps them be one with the society and not look the odd one out.

Fashion has thus become more than a style these days and almost has become a necessity of everyone.

LONG ESSAY ON LIFE ON MARS – ESSAY 3 (600 WORDS)

LONG ESSAY ON LIFE ON MARS – ESSAY 3 (600 WORDS)

Introduction

Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, is said to have certain similarities with Earth when it comes to its atmosphere. This may be because of its proximity to our planet. This planet has been studied more than any other in the solar system. Every now and then there is news about new evidence indicating the probability of life on the red planet.

Possibility of Life on Mars

The first evidence of life on Mars was found as early as the 19th century. Since then the planet has caught the interest of the scientists and astronomers around the world. Numerous research operations have been conducted to find out whether life exists on Mars or if it ever did or can. Researchers claim that Mars is quite like our planet Earth when it comes to its atmosphere although it gets much colder.

Though oxygen is present on the planet its environment is not considered fit for human inhabitation. While there have been evidences of liquid water on Mars in the past, today most of the water on the planet is locked in its polar ice caps. This has resulted in the planet’s land becoming barren. The curiosity rover that was sent to the red planet recently helped in exploring the planet further. The rover dug some land on Mars and discovered three different kinds of organic molecules on the planet which indicates the possibility of some kind of life form on the planet.

If there was Life on Mars

I often wonder how interesting it would be if there was life on Mars and the concept of aliens which is shown in various Hollywood and Bollywood movies was actually true. I really wish, the researchers soon find some aliens on Mars and are able to bring them to Earth for research. It would be super exciting. We will learn so much about the planet with the help of those aliens. We will understand the kind of hardships faced on the planet and the joys of living there. I wish we soon find out that Mars supports life and we can inhabit it.

I wish after this discovery, we humans are given a choice about whether we wish to live on Earth or Mars or take a trip to Mars just as we visit other cities and countries. Special aircrafts would be made to take people from Earth to Mars. We would be able to explore a whole new world and meet people who are completely different from us or may be have some similarities.

I really wish that if people actually exist on Mars they are not as selfish as those living on Earth. I would like to leave Earth and live on this newly explored planet. I would like to experience life on that planet at least for few years. It would be so exciting to meet new people, learn new languages, and eat new kinds of cuisines and pet different types of animals. Due to the difference in the climatic conditions of Earth and Mars, the flora and fauna of the two planets is not likely to match. We will thus get a chance to witness newer varieties of plants and animals on Mars. I really wish Mars is not yet perturbed with technology and that people on that planet live in harmony with nature. It would be blissful living in such a place.

Conclusion

Whether Mars is or will ever be fit for inhabiting is a question which is still likely to take several decades to answer. Numerous researches have already taken place in this regard and many others are going on. I really wish we get some crucial evidence on life on Mars soon.