Creative Musings

One fine day, two very bored friends had nothing to do, so they decided to go for a stroll. As they were walking, they heard a feeble voice calling for help. They went to explore the source of the unknown voice. They looked in every nook and cranny of the town, but failed to discover it. So, they decided to go their friend’s house as they were very exhausted. They felt embarrassed and guilty that they could not find or comfort the mysterious person. They decided to go for an investigation the next day. They went to the exact location where they heard the sound and started looking for clues. They looked really hard and located small footprints and followed them. The trail of footprints leads them into a dark and dense forest. The frightened friends thought to give up and end their exploration, but many questions popped into their heads, so as to get the answers, they gathered strength and proceeded the search. They heard various bizarre and eerie sounds. On their journey,...

  Healthy oceans and seas are all across the Earth, Life of every creature has a lot of worth Development should happen but a balance should be maintained, Marine life gets affected too and they should be sustained.   Oil spills, over fishing and acidifications, Harm the beautiful marine creations Marine life like fish can’t differentiate, Between food and plastic, they b ecome inaccurate.   Fishing that is illegal and unreported, Eating such a fish that is imported Interrupts the balance of marine animals, Including big or small fish and even mammals.   Government should end subsidies that lead to over-fishing It is not commendable to do such a thing. The international sea law, every country should follow, Reduce the wastage that fishes swallow.   Scientific technology and research should be recognised all across, Better ocean health should be made the most important cause. Marine technology should be available to all...

Yum, Yum, Yum!   Soo many delectable treats to try! Shall I try burgers or pastas or cakes? I am so confused!? Hmmm….. Are these mouth-watering treats I eat healthy or are they nutrition less food items? They are very unhealthy for me you know, but still my mouth waters whenever I think of having them. I never understand what to do, shall I eat them or shall I not. I usually without thinking just eat them. I think I shall gobble them all. No, no, no! What am I doing, gobbling the biggest unhealthy food?   I am going all wrong today, eating food that increases obesity, loss of appetite and worsens digestion. Wait! Tell me if I got this correct, if my digestive system does not function properly then how will I get the nutrition I need.      I really need to change my habits.   From now it’s going to be different. Today is the day when I reduce the consumption of junk food and switch to a healthy lifestyle. I have made up my mind and I am det...

Characteristics of the Postmaster: The Postmaster, from the story ‘The Postmaster’, was from Kolkata however, he was posted at Ulapur a tiny village. He was city-bred. He was calm and listened to others patiently. During the story he came across a girl named Ratan.   Characteristics of the Kabuliwala: The Kabuliwala, from the story ‘The Kabuliwala’, was a tall Afghan from Kabul. He always had a bag on his back. He too was calm and listened to others patiently, like the Postmaster. During the story he came across a girl named Mini.   Similarities between both the stories: Firstly, in the story The Postmaster, a man was working away from his home similarly, in the story ‘The Kabuliwala’ the man was working away from his home. Secondly, they both had families that they missed a lot. Thirdly, they both came across young girls whom they cared about.      Differences between both the stories: In the story ‘The Postmaster’, his family consisted of m...

  Being happy always keeps you healthy. It is rightly said that “Laughter is the best medicine for life”. Laughter comes with many benefits like it relives us from stress, protects the heart, boosts the immunity, relax your muscles and may help you live longer. Laughter makes you feel good. It is just like a contagious disease which spreads when someone smiles at us then we also start smiling.      The best medicine is laughter                   We should laugh more, hereafter, It is a wonder remedy for every disease It can solve any problem with so much of ease       Laughter is fun, laughter is free To a laugh you should never disagree, A good hearty laugh can relive you from stress, When you laugh you refrain others from distress.     When someone is feeling anxious, angry, low or sad It is the beauty of smile which makes anyone glad. Instil happin...

  A teacher can be anyone who imparts us with knowledge and always guides us through the right path. There can be various forms of teachers; our parents, a Guru, a kid and even a small positive thought can be a teacher. Teachers are our role models. They are special gifts from god to us. They not only teach us academics, they teach us life lessons and help us in being good human beings.  T - Teaches us with love and care E - Every decision is just and fair A - Always shows the path of light C - Changes our life and makes us bright H - Helps us in each possible way E - Encouraging words you always say R - Responsible students you help us to be S - Shaping all of us perfectly

To make the solar cooker the following materials are required :  •       A large cardboard box (pizza box/shoe box) •       Scissors or cutter (to be used under adult supervision) •       Black ivory sheet  •       Aluminium foil •       Plastic wrap  •       Clear tape  •       Fevicol/glue stick •       Ruler •       Marker/Sketch pen 1.     First take a ruler and draw lines on the lid of the box leaving an inch gap on all the sides 2.    Next cut out the lines that were earlier drawn to create a flap { to be done under adults supervision } 3.     Then cover the flap with aluminium foil and glue or tape it 4.    Use plastic wrap to create an air -tight window , do the same on both the sides 5. ...