Global Warming

           The earth has started becoming warmer day by day. The average temperature of the earth is increasing annually by a small margin. This is caused mainly by the change of atmosphere of the whole world. Effects of the increase of surface temperature are horrible indeed. According to the scientists, rainfall will become extremely uncertain. This will effect agricultural productions severely. Ice-caps mthepolar-regions will melt soon, causing devastating floods in lowlands. The sea-levels will rise alarmingly. So what is urgently needed is to take preventive measures against this danger. Afforestation all over the world is a must. Urbanization and industrialization should be restricted immediately.

Science in the Service of Man

          Modern, age is the age of science. It is an essential companion of man in every sphere of life. It means everything to us. Indeed modern civilization is bed on science. Science is present everywhere with its gifts. Vehicles with high speed on modern roads and bridges have removed distance. Food is produced plentifully to enrich our food basket. Fatal diseases are cured now. Thus, science has helped man to become really a social being. But science has made our life complex and fast-moving. It has widened the gap between the rich and the poor. So, everybody of our society cannot enjoy the blessings of science in the same way. So, the fact is that science serves only the rich, not the poor.

The Beauty of Trees

           Trees are the great creation of nature. They offer their aesthetic beauty. Their majestic beauty soothes us. They, with their fruits and flowers beautify the surroundings. Thus, they are a source of joy forever. Trees are home to diverse living things — from tiny creatures to ferocious animals. But, trees are real friends of mankind. They are usually bounteous with their gifts. But, there is greed of man. Valuable trees are being destroyed by greedy timber merchants. There is also steady march of urbanization. Thus, it is apprehended that some countries of the world will have no forests within a few years. But only laws to protect the trees are not enough. Movements are needed to establish such laws.

Winter in Bengal

          Winter follows Autumn, It lasts for a very brief period — December and January. The trees shed their leaves and look dull. The season is painful to the poor who cannot buy warm clothes. Some suffer from cold and cough. But, winter has a special appeal of its own. It is the season of fruits, flowers and green vegetables. The atmosphere is pleasant as there is neither sun’s bearable heat nor constant rains. People enjoy picnics and excursions. Fairs are held in every district of West Bengal. The important festivals of winter are the Saraswati Puja and Christmas. Those who have money enjoy the beauty of the snowfall in the hilly regions. Thus, winter is pleasant to the rich, unpleasant to the poor.

The Seasons of Bengal

          There are six seasons in Bengal. These are — summer, the rainy season, autumn, late autumn, winter and spring. During summer, unkind sun dries up everything. But, fruits like mangoes, litchis are available in this season. After summer, comes the rainy season. In this season, farmers sow seeds to enrich our food-basket. Autumn succeeds the rains. But this season does not last long. Yet, it is a season of festivals. Next comes winter. The season is marked for vegetables flowers and picnic. Next season spring is the season of the beauty and pleasure. Flowers bloom. Birds sing. Everybody is glad at the arrival of spring. Thus, every season add variety to the life of people.

The Olympic Games

           The ancient Greeks loved games and sports. Many people, young and old, participated in the items, Every four years games were held, at Olympus in south western Greece, So the games were known as the Olympic Games. The first records of the Games are kept from 776 B.C. Many Greeks took part in them and thousands of enthusiastic spectators assembled to have a look at them. A temporary town of tents sprang up during the games. The games, thus started, went on till 394 A.D. when they were abolished by the Roman Emperor, Theodosius I. The modem Olympic Games were again revived in Athens by Pierre de Coubertin. The Games have been held every four years since then. They were, however, not held in 1916. 1940 and 1944 when wars were going on. The women participated in the Games in 1912 the first time.

Jagadish Chandra Bose

           Jagadish Chandra Bose, the great Indian scientist, was born in Dacca in the year 1858. He was a brilliant scholar. He went to Cambridge for higher studies after graduating from Calcutta University. Returning to India, he joined the Presidency College, Calcutta as a Professor of Physics. Gifted with an inquisitive mind, he devoted himself to research work. One of his great achievements was that he succeeded in sending electric waves without the help of any wires. He is best known for his researches on plant-life. He was the first to discover that the plants breathe anti feel in much the same way as we do. After retirement, he founded the Bose Institute which became one of the leading centers of scientific research in India. Jagadish Chandra could write excellent Bengali prose and his writings are highly’ popular all over the country.