UK registered Ro-Ro ferry ‘The Herald of Free Enterprise’ capsized only a few minutes after leaving the Belgian port of Zeebrugge on the night of 6th March 1987, killing 193 people onboard and is considered as one of the deadliest casualties involving a UK-registered ship, since 1919. One of the root causes of this incident […]
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2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C Clarke: Book review
Book review of 2001: A Space Odyssey, written by Arthur C Clarke, which was later also made into a film. A very popular book on Science Fiction, the author Clarke talks about a lot of things more in the book than what Kubrick incorporated into his film, which is based on this book. Clarke does […]
Whale and the Raven: Documentary Film Review
Review of Whale and the Raven documentary film, written in an essay style. Introduction The Whale and the Raven is a documentary film shot in the oceans of British Columbia (BC) in Canada, where the director shows the efforts of a community and researchers to protect the habitat, which is home to a thriving community […]
Chromosome 6 by Robin Cook: Book Review
Written by physician and author Robin Cook, “Chromosome 6” is a medical thriller novel which was first published in 1997. The novel is a medical thriller that highlights corporate greed and ethical implications as well as potential dangers of genetic engineering. Buy Chromosome 6 book on Amazon. The story revolves around a genetic research facility […]
World Maps & Globes for Kids
Best World maps and globes for kids: These wonderful educational aides should spark an interest in geography, and can also serve as an interesting topic of discussion during family time. We are living in an increasingly interconnected world where distances are becoming shorter, and geography provides children with essential knowledge of this unique planet that […]
Paragraph Writing for School Students: Learn the Building Blocks of Writing
School students must learn the art of paragraph writing in order to write clutter-free compositions and to clearly communicate their ideas. Importance of Paragraph Writing A paragraph is basically a short composition on a single theme. Paragraph writing is an essential skill for school students as it enables them to put their ideas and thoughts […]
Mastering Picture Composition: A Guide for School Students
Writing picture compositions is an essential skill for school students (across all boards in India). It not only enhances a child’s ability to express ideas creatively but also helps develop observation, imagination, and storytelling skills. Here, we will explore techniques and strategies that will help students improve their picture composition and will help them to […]
How to Write Declaration for Academic Projects (Undertaking by Student)
How to write a declaration for school/college projects and for assignments. Every academic project has to follow a specific format as prescribed by the institution. In most cases, besides the usual parts (index, introduction, conclusion, etc), it also requires a declaration. The declaration states that the work is original and done by the efforts of […]
Guide to the various School Education Boards (IB, ICSE, CBSE, SSC)
The great Indian education debate: Which education board is good – CBSE, ICSE, IB… If you have a child who’s around a couple of years, I’m sure you would already be anxious about getting admission for your child (even though its around a couple of years away), but more than that its choosing the right […]
‘A Musical Instrument’ by Elizabeth Barrett Browning: Analysis
Complete analysis of the poem ‘A Musical Instrument’ by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. WHAT was he doing, the great god Pan, Down in the reeds by the river ? Spreading ruin and scattering ban, Splashing and paddling with hoofs of a goat, And breaking the golden lilies afloat With the dragon-fly on the river. He tore […]
Nikola Tesla, the man who invented the 20th century
Back in the Sixties, all young electrical engineers habitually walked around with one hand placed in their pocket This was not because they were slovenly or making an anti-establishment statement, but because of a warning they were always given in the first practice labs they attended: “If you get an electric shock across your chest, […]
Assignment Writing Guide: Useful tips to help you produce excellent College Assignments
Useful tips to help you produce high-quality College Assignments. The tips mentioned here can be applied to various academic work such as Essay, Report, Presentation, Reflection, Dissertation. College student have to work on several assignments and projects during their academic years, and they all have to submit a significant project, dissertation or research work in […]
How to make a great ‘Black book’ project for your final year
For most students, the final year in college is an exciting time as they start planning about their future. However, the students still need to clear a few more hurdles before embarking on a new journey. One of the hurdles is to submit their final year project (blackbook). Here’s how to write a great Blackbook […]
English Grammar: Quick Reference Guide
This English Grammar Reference Guide helps you quickly understand important grammar concepts, and is a good place to revise important topics related to English Grammar. Parts of Speech A sentence is made up of words, and these words can be placed in different classes known as parts of speech. These divisions are made according to […]
IB TOK Essay: How to write, examples
TOK essay is an essay that International Baccalaureate (IB) students have to write. The idea is to develop critical thinking skills and reflect on nature of knowledge in various disciplines. TOK essays usually require students to understand how truth, evidence, bias, perception, language play a part in shaping knowledge. In the writing, students are expected […]
Project Assistant for Your Child’s School Projects and Assignments
Schools now come up with ‘innovative’ projects as part of homework, which stumps most students as well as parents. In case you are struggling with your child’s projects and assignments, you may please reach out to us for assistance. Gone are the days when schools focused more on theory. With activity-based learning included in the […]
German Lessons: Basics
How to introduce yourself in German Here are some examples that show how to introduce yourself in German. German: Mein Name ist Rohan (Ich heiße Rohan) English: My name is Rohan Hindi: मेरा नाम रोहन हैं। German: Ich bin 14 Jahre alt. English: I’m 14 years old. Hindi: मैं चौदह वर्ष का हूँ । German: […]
Business Communication: How to be Effective
Business communication is the exchange of messages and information between people within or outside a company. Effective business communication is important as it ensures the message is understood by the receiver. Business communication are of two types: Internal Communication and External Communication. Internal communication is communication among employees. External communication involves communication with the external […]
Does Education Produce Automatons or Enable Critical Consciousness?
We don’t need no education We don’t need no thought control No dark sarcasm in the classroom Teachers leave them kids alone Hey! Teachers! Leave than kids alone! All in all it’s just another brick in the wall. All in all you’re just another brick in the wall. – Extract from Pink Floyd. Another Brick […]
“Another Brick In The Wall” (Pink Floyd): Meaning and Education Message
“Another Brick In The Wall” written by Roger Waters and music by Pink Floyd. Here’s the real message of the song. Roger Waters wrote the lyrics of the song “Another Brick In The Wall” (music by Pink Floyd); in the song, he pens his thoughts about the formal education prevalent in the 70s and 80s. […]