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Priya Sanjay Tandon

Rain Drops

The rains had failed to come. It was a hot summer. Men, animals, trees and grasses, were all parched by the scorching heat of the blazing sun. The streams and rivulets had dried up and the cows did not need milking any more, for they had nothing to give. Fetching

It Is My Duty

One of the Gopikas in Gokul thought of a novel idea to catch Bal-Krishna red-handed in the act of ‘Maakhan-Chori’. She hung the earthern pot containing butter, high up, and also attached a bell to the rope, but a little higher up. Krishna came with his ‘Gwal-Baals’ to do the

Gayatri Mantra

Om Bhur Bhuva Sveha, Tat Savitur Vareniyam Bhargo de vasya dhimahi, Dhi yo yo naa pracho dayaot. Endless times, we have recited the Gayatri, which is believed to be the ‘Sarva Shrestha Mantra. Besides its literal meaning, going word by word, it has also been the basis on which the

The 7 Wonders Of The World

The 7 Wonders Of The World

A group of students was asked to list what they thought were the present ‘Seven Wonders of the World’. Though there was some disagreement, the following got the most votes: 1. Egypt’s Great Pyramids 2. Taj Mahal 3. Grand Canyon 4. Panama Canal 5. Empire State Building 6. St.

Right Decision-No Regrets

Right Decision-No Regrets

At the 1924 Olympic games in Paris, the sport of canoe racing was added to the list of international competitions. The favourite team in the four-man canoe race was the United States Team. One member of that team was a young man by the name of Bill Havens. As the

Puppies For Sale

Puppies For Sale

A Store owner was tacking a sign above his door that read “Puppies for Sale”. The signs have a way of attracting children. Soon a little boy appeared at the sign and asked, “How much are you going to sell those puppies for?” The store owner replied, “Anywhere from $30-$

The Doubt Brought The End

The Doubt Brought The End

There is a story of a cliffhanger, determined to reach the summit of a high mountain. After years of preparation, he began his adventure. Only he journeyed alone, because he wanted all the glory. He began his ascent, and as daylight faded he decided to continue climbing. The night fell