Some essays...

Pollution 

                   Today our environment is in danger because of pollution. There is air, water and noise pollution. Air pollution is caused by smoke from vehicles and factories. Water pollution is caused when factories dump their chemical waste in water. People bathe cattle and wash clothes in water. Noise pollution is caused by loudspeakers, microphones, loud volumes of TV set and stereos, honking of vehicles, etc.  We can save our environment by preventing pollution.  We should remove all causes of air, water and noise pollution.  We should plant more trees.  The government should have special laws to save environment.  As good citizens. We should do all that we can to prevent all kinds of pollution.

Trees are our Best Friends

              How can we imagine our life without trees? Like our human friends they are closely connected with our life and help in many ways. The trees stand in the sun, endure extreme heat and give us cool shade. Their lovely flowers and sweet fruits are also for us. They provide us wood to make beautiful furniture in our houses. They also provide coal, medicines, gum, honey, rubber and fire wood. The trees help us to bring rain. They keep the temperature down. The roots of the trees hold the soil together so the land does not lose its fertility. The trees absorb carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen into the air. In this way the trees purify the air and help us to stop air pollution. The trees are the happy and the safe home for birds and animals. They can enjoy their life in their natural surroundings. The trees are the greatest boon of God for the mankind. We should not forget their obligation on us. Today we are cutting down lots and lots of trees for our selfish purposes therefore the balance of nature is disturbed. If we do not save the trees, our future will be in danger. We should grow more and more trees and protect them to save the whole planet.  If we save the trees, they will save us. We should work for this motto “You save the trees and the trees will save you”.

My Gujarat

                       ‘Jai Jai Garavi Gujarat’- the words of the great poet Narmad sums up my feelings for my glorious Gujarat. The state of Gujarat lies to the westernmost tip of India. It is one of the most developed states in the country.  The people of Gujarat are friendly, loving and adventurous. Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat. Gujarat has many industries, petroleum refineries, co-operative dairy farms. Gujarat has produced great leaders like Gandhi and Sardar.it is proud of scientists like Dr Vikram Sarabhai and poets like Narmad, Kalapi and Umashankar joshi. Makar Sankranti, Navaratri and Janmashtami are some of the popular festivals of Gujarat. The Garba and dandiya raas are the popular dances of Gujarat. Khaman dhokla, Undhiyoo, jalebi and Ganthiya are some of tasty food items of Gujarat. Gujarat has many pilgrimage centres like Dwarka, Palitana and Ambaji. Sasan Gir, Nal Sarovar and the Rann of kachchh are the famous wild life sanctuaries. I am proud to be a Gujarati and equally proud of my Gujarat.

Pollution in Cities

             Pollution is one of the major problems today. Development of industries has led to progress. But there are many ill-effects of this progress. There is pollution in air, on land and in water. Pollution in cities is mainly due to the increasing number of vehicles. Air is polluted because of the smoke, chemicals and gases. Besides, there is noise pollution because of honking of vehicles, microphones, loudspeakers and fireworks during festivals. Factories pollute water by dumping chemical waste in it. Polluted water spreads diseases and is harmful to agricultural products and soil. Dumping of garbage in the open also causes pollution. We must grow more trees and protect our forests. We must keep our houses and surroundings clean. We must stop polluting the sources of water.

MY FAVOURITE TEACHER

                           I study in Shree Pragati Vidhyalaya.  My school has a very good teaching staff. I like all my teachers but my favourite teacher is Mr. Patel. Mr. Patel teaches us English. Mr.Patel is about thirty years old. He is not a very tall man. But he looks very smart. He is always well-dressed. He is always smiling and cheerful. He talks sweetly to all.

            Mr.Patel has a very good method of teaching. He makes English easy and interesting. He gives personal attention to every student. He does not get angry if a student asks him questions during the lesson. He is patient. He understands the problems of the students. He tries his best to solve them.

            Mr.Patel gives us many English books and newspapers to read. He wants us to master the English language. Sometimes he tells us stories and general knowledge. But at the same time, Mr.Patel is a strict teacher. He believes in discipline and hard work. He does not excuse any student who neglects his studies and homework.

            Mr.Patel is our friend, philosopher and guide. He is loved and respected by all. He is my favourite teacher.

My Mother

                  My name is Nikita. I come from joint family. I live with my parents, brother, grandparents, uncle, auntie and cousins. My mother’s name is Rekhaben. She is forty five years old.  She is a housewife.  She is tall and slim. She is very beautiful. My mother is kind, loving and gentle. My mother looks after the whole family. She loves all of us immensely. When anybody of us is ill, she nurses him/her quite devotedly. She takes care of my grandparents. She cooks tasty food for us. She keeps the house clean and tidy. She often helps me with my studies.  She also helps my brother and cousins with their homework.  She treats our relatives and guests very kindly. She is busy the whole day and yet she is always cheerful. I love my mother. I am very proud of her.

Holi

            Holi is one of the most colourful festivals of the Hindus. It is celebrated with great joy by the people all over India. Holi is the day of victory of good over evil. As the story goes, Prahlada worshipped Lord Vishnu. His father Hiranyakashipu did not like that. He ordered Prahlada to stop worshipping Lord Vishnu. But Prahlada did not obey. So Hiranyakashipu asked his sister Holika to burn Prahlada. But instead of Prahlada, it was Holika who got burned to ashes. Thus Holi is celebrated as the victory of Prahlada over Holika. On the day of Holi, a big fire is lighted in the evening. People worship the Holi fire with flowers and coconut. The day after Holi is celebrated as ‘Dhuleti’. It is a festival of colours. People play with colours on that day. People sprinkle gulal or coloured water on one another. They dance and sing to the beat of the drums. People have a lot of fun on that day.

My Neighbours

                   Mr. and Mrs. Parikh are my neighbours. They have two children a  son named Raj and daughter named  Khushi. Mr. Parikh is a doctor and Mrs. Parikh is a teacher. They are all well-educated and cultured. We often spend our free time together. We celebrate all the festivals and special occasions together. Mrs. Parikh often helps us with our studies. Whenever, we are ill, Dr Parikh is always there to take care of us. My mother, who is an excellent cook, often prepares their favourite dishes for them. My father, who is a chartered accountant, takes care of Dr Parikh’s finances. I will never forget the day when Dr Parikh came in the middle of the night to treat my little brother who had become unconscious because of high fever. The whole Parikh family was with us till morning, when my brother opened his eyes.

My Ambition

                              Ambition is very essential in life. It gives a definite direction to life. My ambition in life is to become a journalist. I have been inspired by journalists like Arun shourie and Shekhar Gupta. Journalism is a challenging and thrilling job. It will give me an opportunity to travel all over the country and abroad. I will be able to see new places, meet new people and face new situations. As a journalist I will be able to expose the anti-social people and corruption in the society. I will be able to report the facts and truth to the people. I will be able to arouse people’s opinion on matter that affects them. It will inspire them to fight all the evils in the society. To fulfill my ambition I will have to complete my graduation with good marks. I will then have to do a course in journalism. I would love to learn and train myself by joining a good newspaper or TV channel.

‘Gujarat’ – Its Progress in Recent Time

                       Gujarat celebrated 53 years of its formation this year. Since 1 May, 1960, Gujarat has made immense progress in all fields. It has become one of the most developed states in the country. In 1960s, Gujarat was known for textile industry. Today it has diversified into chemicals, pharmaceuticals, refineries, ship breaking, cement, automobile parts, diamonds, cotton, milk products, and even salt!  The agricultural growth in Gujarat is also good.  This is due to better irrigation facilities and electricity supply. Many people in Gujarat use the solar energy.  As a result of the Sardar Sarovar Project, drinking water has reached the remote villages in Gujarat. Every village in Gujarat has good roads, schools, health centres and many other facilities.  Every village in Gujarat has good and well developed Primary School. Gujarat is the land of Gandhi and Sardar, Ravishankar Maharaja and Vikram Sarabhai. It is known for its culture and festivals like Uttarayan and Navaratri. It is indeed, Swarnim Gujarat.

YOGA

                         Yoga was originated in india during ancient time by the yogis. Yoga word is originated from the sanskrit language and has two meanings, one is union and another one is discipline. Practicing yoga teaches us about the body and mind discipline by uniting or connecting body and mind. It is a spiritual practice used to meditate in the early morning to balance body and mind as well as remains close to the nature. It was practiced earlier by the people of religions like Hindu, Buddha and jain. It is amazing type of exercise which makes life better by controlling the body and mind. Yoga is a science of living healthy life forever. It is like a medicine which treats various diseases gradually by regularizing the functioning of body organs. Actually yoga is a practice of  controlled body part movements and control of breathe. It enhances the inner and outer body and mind strength by connecting both to the nature. It is not a physical practice only as it  makes a human able to get control over mental, emotional and spiritual thoughts. It can be practiced  by the people at any age during childhood, teenage, adult or old age. It needs only safe, slow and controlled movements of body with controlled breathing. In order to make worldwide people aware of the yoga and its benefits, an international level event called ‘International Day of Yoga’  or  ‘World Yoga Day’  has been declared to celebrate it annually. 

Visit to a Science Fair

                      A science fair of district level was held in Pragati Vidhyalaya. They had put up many stalls. There were many sections: Energy, Environment, Agriculture, Space Science, Natural Resources, Waste Management, Health Hazards, etc. Students of almost 67 schools had participated in it. Along with students, teachers had also come to facilitate and motivate them. For each of the exhibits, students had put in best of their efforts. Most of the visitors were students and teachers from the schools of that area. They kept on moving from one stall to another in different sections. The participants were explaining their exhibits in their best possible manner. There were also some observers appointed. They were observing the charts and models very closely. They tried to check out whether the participants knew the principles on which their experiments were based. There were some very innovative ideas worked out by the students. In the closing speech, the chief guests commended the participants as future scientists. It was a very encouraging and informative visit.

Eco-System-My Role and Responsibility

                               Today, the whole world is facing the problem of air, water and noise pollution. Our eco-system is in danger. As a responsible citizen, it is my duty to play a role in preserving the eco-system. I will keep my surroundings clean. I will always use dustbin to throw rubbish and waste. I will try to plant as many trees as possible. This will not only make my surroundings beautiful but also reduce air pollution. I will create awareness about senseless cutting of trees and educate people about the importance of trees. As a responsible citizen, I will save water.  I will see to it that I do not create noise pollution by using loudspeakers or honking. I will also make sure that I use eco-friendly vehicles like bicycles to control air pollution.     

A Visit to an Exhibition

                    Last Sunday, I visited a week-long exhibition of electronic items and computers. It was called ‘Genext’. It was held at the University Grounds. It was open every day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The main gate was huge and impressive. There were many big sections like Household Application, Office Equipment, Communication, Computers, etc. Each section had stalls of different companies manufacturing the electronics items in that category. There were free demonstrations, brochures and samples for all the items. I was interested in computers. I got to know about the latest hardware and software available, internet services and also laptop and palmtop computers. It was a good experience to get the latest guidance.

My Nation:  India

                               The word ‘India’ has came from river Sindhu that was called Indus. Ours is an ancient civilization. India is the biggest democracy in the world. Delhi is the capital of India. Our national flag is tricolor. Each colour has its own importance. Peacock is our national bird. Our national animal is tiger. The motto of our nation is ‘Satyamev Jayate’. Our national anthem is ‘Jana Gana Mana’, composed by Rabindranath Tagor. We welcome our guests with garland and tilak on their forehead.  Rakesh Sharma, the astronaut, appreciated India from space with the word ‘Sare Jahan Se Achcha’. The national language of the country is Hindi. India is an agricultural country. The main occupation of the majority of the people is farming. People of different castes, religions and communities live together peacefully in India. Festivals like Diwali, Eid, Pateti, Baisakhi and Christmas are celebrated by all the people all over the country. There is a feeling of unity and brotherhood among the people of India. India has a glorious history. It is a country of great men and women. The Taj Mahal, the Ajanta and Ellora caves and the temples of south India attract tourists from all over the world. India has made great progress in the field of science and industry. It is going to be one of the superpowers in near future. I am proud of my country.

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*My Dream Robot* (_Jayesh Purohit_ દ્વારા)
I am deeply interested in robotics. I always wish to have a robot that helps me in my routine work. After studying the lesson ‘The human robot’ in my textbook, I could clearly make an idea about my dream robot.

I want a robot that looks like any other human being. He must have two hands, two eyes, two legs and all other characteristics that a man has. He must have some in build principles like he must obey my orders and not harm to others and self. He should follow all my instructions and behave as I tell.

He must be able to do all household works like cleaning, arranging, cooking, shopping, gardening etc. He can help me in my study. He can read out stories for me. He can protect me from danger. I wish to have a robot that can be my best friend and partner.
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*Save Environment* (_Jayesh Purohit_ દ્વારા)
We all know what the environment is. It means all the natural surroundings such as land, air, water, plants, animals, sunlight, forests, etc. We all need to have a healthy environment to have a healthy and happy life. However, now a day, the environment is being polluted in many ways by some technologies. That pollution disturbs the life of humans and all other living beings on the earth. If we don’t take any steps for it, the existence of life will be in danger on the earth.

We are totally dependent on natural resources for food, air, water and shelter. We use it to a large extent. This also causes the environmental damage and creates lack of minerals, deforestation, acid rain, etc.

We should save environment in order to survive on the earth. We should consume the resources in a proper way. Wastage of resources should be stopped. Pollution of air, water, land should be stopped by us. We should not do any such activity that causes the environmental pollution.
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*My Mother* (_Jayesh Purohit_ દ્વારા)
The most important person in my life is my mother. She is very hardworking and caring as well. She takes care of each and every family of our family. She can be called the manager of my family. She gets up early and prepares food for us. My day starts with my mother. 

Early in the morning she gets me up from the bed. She makes me ready for the school and cooks tasty food for us. My mother also helps me in my study. She is the first teacher of my life. She takes every care for us, goes shopping, prays for us and sacrifices a lot for us. She is the busiest at our home.

The word mother is full of emotion and love. Whenever any of our family members falls sick, my mother spends a sleepless night and sits beside him and takes care of him for the whole night. She never tires of her responsibilities.

I love my mother a lot.

BEST OF LUCK