A bus was wheeling away towards its destination. It was 11 o’clock at night. Modern Public School has arranged a school tour to Nainital for class 8 students. Four teachers were also accompanying them. Children were very happy. Nobody was feeling sleepy even at midnight. They were enjoying themselves joking and singing songs. Suddenly, the bus started shaking badly. The …

Famous English Quotes on Eyes: How will it be to live without eyesight for a day? I guess most of us don’t even want to think. We won’t be very happy if somebody locks us in a completely dark room for a long time. Even we won’t like if somebody ask us to close our eyes for a long time. …

Author: Vaasanthi; Publisher: Juggernaut Pages: 175 Price: Rs 299 When she entered Tamil cinema, she was another struggling actress. But luck – and the legendary MGR’s blessings – were on her side. Once she was recognized as a cine star, Jayalalithaa plunged into politics – with just one benefactor in the whole of Tamil Nadu. And after MGR died, she …

I danced before my Giridhara. Again and again I dance To please that discerning critic, And put His former love to the test. I put on the anklets Of the love of Shyam, And behold! My Mohan stays true. Worldly shame and family custom I have cast to the winds. I do not forget the beauty of the Beloved Even …

I am true to my Lord, O my companions, there is nothing to be ashamed of now Since I have been seen dancing openly. In the day I have no hunger At night I am restless and cannot sleep. Leaving these troubles behind, I go to the other side; A hidden knowledge has taken hold of me. My relations surround …

Do not mention the name of love, O my simple-minded companion. Strange is the path When you offer your love. Your body is crushed at the first step. If you want to offer love Be prepared to cut off your head And sit on it. Be like the moth, Which circles the lamp and offers its body. Be like the …

एक दिन विजयनगर के राजा, कृष्णदेवराय के एक दरबारी ने राजा से इनाम पाने की योजना बनाई। उसने एक बढ़िया चित्रकार से एक मोर पर सुनहरी रंग करवाया। चित्रकार ने मोर को रंग इस तरह से लगाया कि कोई भी उसे नकली नहीं बता सकता था। उन्होंने उस मोर को राजा के सामने पेश किया और कहा, “महाराज! यह जंगलों …

Satrajit was a pious man. He was a devotee of Surya, the sun god. He worshiped Surya for a long time. Surya was pleased. He appeared before Satrajit and asked him to name his wish. Satrajit was a poor man. He wanted to become rich. He asked Surya to help him to get rich. Surya granted Satrajit’s wish. He gave …

एक समय की बात है एक चींटी और एक टिड्डा था। गर्मियों के दिन थे, चींटी दिन भर मेहनत करती और अपने रहने के लिए घर को बनाती, खाने के लिए भोजन भी इकठ्ठा करती जिस से की सर्दियों में उसे खाने पीने की दिक्कत न हो और वो आराम से अपने घर में रह सके, जबकि टिड्डा दिन भर मस्ती करता गाना गाता और चींटी को बेवकूफ समझता। …

एक गृहस्थ एक गाँव के समीप अपनी घोड़ागाड़ी धीरे-धीरे हाँकते हुए आसपास में कोई जलाशय खोज रहा था; क्योंकि उसके घोड़े बहुत ही थके हुए और प्यासे थे। इतने में छोटी झोंपड़ी दीख पड़ी। उसके आँगन में एक दस-बारहा वर्ष का लड़का बैठा था। दूर से घोड़ों को थके और प्यासे देखकर तुरंत ही वह लड़का झोंपड़ी में जाकर पानी से …