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World in English net-- II Why only English? From Indian context and from colonial background, it is due to the expansion of British colonial power. Secondly it is more nearer to us and that supersedes the British rule is emergence of the United States as the leading economic power. In majority of countries, English is used as a second language. Most of us in our day to-day life use mix and speak at least hundred words of English in while we speak in our own mother tongue or regional language. Native speakers are alarmed of the lesser use of mother tongue and negligence of mother tongue. Few others opine that English language has gained international significance because of its ability to adapt and alter change. English as a means of communication is good at incorporating the 'other language/s words and phrases’ into its own and also accepts the variation in speaking and integrate, as not much of variation is seen in written English. Different nations culture has also influenced ...

World in English net—I Today we come across two popular words ‘Globalisation’ and ‘Recession’. It sounds abstract, yet able to understand with in one’s limitation and unable to know in fullest length. You call it as universal language or global language or world language ---- it is one and the same i.e., our English language. It is common to see people speaking more often in English than in one’s own mother tongue or native language. English is just not for communicating, but today it is seen as opening doors in to the world in various fields. English language is means to economic progress and as an expansion of international trading and understanding. Before one could realize or think about approximately how many billion people in the world speak English; innumerous studies in this regard is on and one of the studies says “English is the future generation language”. According to researcher David Graddol, around two billion people will be speaking or learning English within a decade. ‘...

Rangoli and its significance in Indian Tradition Rangoli, also known as Kolam is a traditional art of decorating courtyards and walls of Indian houses, places of worship and sometimes eating places as well. The powder of white stone, lime, rice flour and other paste is used to draw intricate and ritual designs. Rangoli is an ancient cultural tradition and folk art from India. The name and style of rangoli in different regions may vary, but the spirit and culture behind it have many similarities. "Rangoli" is an amalgamation of two  words -Rang or Rangam and Holi. Rang or Rangam means colour/s and Holi means play or celebration-So, It is playing with colours.  Colours and significance of colours called Spectroscopy, Spectrum are chapter in Physics and Psychology. Our ancestors perhaps had in depth knowledge of the colour and impact of sunlight and so on.   I n other way it is Ma...

A friend is a person with whom I may be sincere. Before him/her I may think aloud--- Ralph Waldo Emerson As the native saying goes ‘One loyal friend is worth thousands of relatives.’ Friends are indeed rare jewels that make us smile and encourage us to succeed. One’s relationship within one’s family, parents, relatives determines one’s long-term preferences, attitudes and values. During adolescence, friendship is nurtured more so and the relationship with ‘friends’ determines a wholesome individual. Right from toddler age- the companionship of same age group makes way for comfortable playing and enjoyment. It is from this age we start moving in groups, join hands, play with each others’ toys, make new friends, learn from each other, pretend, imagine, imitate, learn to use new words, exchange and share and also show agreements and disagreements. This initial foundation continues as we grow and helps us to build up new relationships in neighbourhood, schools, colleges, and at work pla...

Apartment Etiquette In present day world most of us are able to make our dream come true. In the bird’s eye view, thanks to the eruption of ‘CEMEMT CONCRETE JUNGLES’, which has enabled us to build our own nest for our own livelihood in present days of living. Thanks to the apartment association formation, this binds all the occupants with certain binding rules and regulations. Life in apartments has many advantages on one side and, has its own disadvantages too. Taking the positive aspects, let’s congratulate our thought for “live and let live attitude”. How far we are practical and do justice to our attitudes---- we need to question our selves. Here again social behaviour of every individual counts for harmony of others. We human’s so called very successful in our profession, work place, home, fail to adapt to “Apartment Etiquette”. As we also practice to preach to others than practice to self. We also fail to understand that the way we make  a move or changes of our...

Mother’s Unconditional Love As the famous Jewish Proverb says ‘God could not be everywhere, so he created mothers’. Mothers are the main engine of family transport. Nothing can equate to the love that a mother feels for her children. Majority of women is blessed with excellent feel of mother naturally. Mothers make sure that their children are safe and happy throughout their life. It is the unconditional love that a mother feels that drives these feelings. It is quite hard to put in simple words about the feeling that a mother has towards her children. Maybe, call it as an Almighty’s wonderful creation or natures best jewel that we can carrying in our heart but cannot live or think without her presence. To understand what a mother is, every woman has to become a mother themselves and experience the feeling. Raising a child comes quite naturally to her in spite of her own hidden unexpressed frustrations, busy mother takes it easy. The visible support, just not support lots of su...

Deepavali-Diwali is celebrated on a nation-wide on Amavasya new moon day - the 15th day of the of the Hindu month of Ashwin, (October/November) every year. It symbolizes that age-old culture of India which teaches to overcome ignorance that subdues humanity and to drive away darkness that engulfs the light of knowledge. Diwali, the festival of lights even to-day in this modern world projects the rich and glorious past of India. Every year on the dark nights of Deepavali the sound of firecrackers announces the celebration of the favorite festival of Indians. Homes are decorated, sweets are distributed by everyone and thousands of lamps are lit to create a world of fantasy. Of all the festivals celebrated in India, Diwali is by far the most glamorous and important. Enthusiastically enjoyed by people of every religion, its magical and radiant touch creates an atmosphere of joy and festivity. The ancient story of how Deepavali evolved into such a widely celebrated festival is differ...

Navaratri is a festival of Hindus celebrated with devotion, love and favour all over India. It is also called as  Dussera, Navaratri, Durgapooja and Bommala Koluvu The feel of Navratri is very unique. It incorporates worship along with remembrance by means of songs, different forms of dances, Hari-Kathas and Burra Kathas. Navratri chiefly means "Nine Nights" "Nav" meaning nine and "Ratri" meaning nights. These nights are devoted to the reverence of Goddess Maha Lakshmi, Maha Saraswati and Maha Kali.It is the symbolic representation of all three Goddesses in one form of Maha Shakti. (Maa Durga) who also exists in many forms and is the manifestation of the absolute energy that encompasses the Universe. During these days and nights prayers, Poojas, Parayanams(lengthy recitation of Maha Devi Bhagavatam, Ramayan, SundaraKandam) is offered to Mother Goddess. For the devout these days are the sacred for it is during these days when Goddess Durg...

  The Puppet Play held on March 6, 2010 at Ravindra Bharathi was organized by the National Domestic Workers Movement (NDWM) in Hyderabad, which is a local branch of NDWM India. NDWM is a non-governmental organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of domestic workers and domestic child laborers. During the commemoration of the international NDWN Silver Jubilee and Women's Day Celebration on March 6, 2010, at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad, esteemed Chief Guests Sri Manikya Varaprasad Reddy, Minister for School Education, and Sri R.Venkat Reddy, Minister for Labour and Employment, were in attendance. The esteemed individuals in attendance include Mrs. Christine Lazares, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), and Sri Srineevasalu, Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Commissioner of Labour. Additionally, there are several special invitees and distinguished visitors present. In this instance, a group of four individuals employed as domestic workers underwent a three-...