In Retrospect...

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2014 World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 every year. It is run by United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).  In each year this day is celebrated with a particular theme. The 2014 theme for World Environment Day will focus on 'Small Islands and Climate Change' and the official slogan for the year 2014 is 'Raise Your Voice Not The Sea Level'. It is our duty to protect nature. 

PRODUCTION & FACTORS OF PRODUCTION WHAT IS PRODUCTION ? The act of making goods and services in order to satisfy various human wants is called Production. It must be remembered that the services of a doctor, teacher or lawyer are also production; but we cannot see these services. FACTORS OF PRODUCTION The labor , natural resources, goods made by human beings used in production are together called factors of production.                                                                                   1. LAND    Land is the basic factor of production. All natural resources found on the surface and the interior of the earth and in the atmosphere come under this factor.                       ...

The Catholic Church canonizes Popes John XXIII and John Paul II

A NEW FORMULA                        We all are familiar with the eminent scientist Albert Einstein. Although he was very intelligent and sharp minded he loved children very much. He gave them a new formula for success :              A= X+ Y+ Z He interpreted the formula "If A equals success, then the formula is: A= X+ Y+Z, where X is work, Y is play, and Z is keep your mouth shut."              Let us follow Einstein's humility, hard work and devotion. Wish you all a bright future.

                              POWER OF KNOWLEDGE                                                                A giant ship engine failed. The ship's owners tried one expert after another, but none of them could figure but how to fix the engine. Then they  brought in an old man who had been fixing ships since he was a young. He carried a large bag of tools with him, and when he arrived, he immediately went to work. He inspected the engine very carefully, top to bottom. Two of the ship owners were there, watching this man hoping he would know what to do. After looking things over, the old man reached into his bag and pulled out a small hammer. He gently tapped something. Instantly, the engine lurched into life. He carefully put his hammer awa...

                          ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION                                        Environmental pollution is defined as the unfavorable alteration of our surroundings, wholly as a by-product of man's activities through direct or indirect efforts of changes in the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of land, air or water that harmfully affect  human life or any disirable living thing. Human population explosion, rapid industrialisation, deforestation, unplanned urbanisation, scientific and technological advancement, etc. are the major causes of environment pollution.                                              

                    The Role of Media in Present Day World                               Today we live in an ICE age- an age of Information, Communication and Entertainment. Media play a key role in our  lives. Most of us begin our day with a cup of tea and a newspaper. It is well known fact that we can hardly pass a day without the support of media. In a democracy, like ours media function as the watch dogs of democracy. In our personal lives also, media are essential. They, whether the print media or the electronic media update us with the changing world. We are informed about the latest trends in lifestyle., fashion and entertainment. Media help a lot  in the education sector. Media let us know about the opportunities in the career sector. They have a great role in disaster management. They also give live telecast which can even bring out hidden...