My uncle

My uncle is a software engineer. He works in a multinational company. He is an intelligent fellow and has good knowledge of electronic gadgets. All our known-to people take his advice before purchasing any new gadget. I also developed interest in software development due to his presence. I want to pursue my career in IT field. He has opened new avenues for us.

My parents

Both my parents are teacher. They teach in government schools. My father is a science teacher and my mother teaches English. Both are well educated and cultured. They teach me and my sister every evening. We are very lucky that we get all the guidance at home. They are my role model. I also want to become a teacher and contribute in the growth of the society.

My village

My village is situated in a hilly region of Uttranchal. It is a small village surrounded by green forest. Here environment is calm and pollution free. A stream of water flows near my village, People are simple and their livelihood is agriculture, horticulture and cattle rearing. This place is far from hustle bustle of the city. People lead simple but happy life.

My city

I live in metro city Delhi. It has its own advantages and disadvantages. There are many opportunities for education and business. Roads and transport means are well developed and maintained. Schools, hospitals, Malls are available in all areas. But we have to face traffic jam, shortage of water and electricity, sewer blockage, water logging, crime and other problems of metro cities. So, we have to adjust.

Sardar Patel

Sardar Patel was a great leader and a statesman. He contributed in our freedom struggle. He was close to Gandhiji. He became first home minister after independence. He played a very important role in uniting India which was divided among various kings and princes. He brought all of them under Indian government. He had a tough personality. That’s why he is called the ‘Iron man’.

Chacha Nehru

Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru is our first Prime minister. He was a freedom movement leader. He set framework for the economic and social growth of India after independence. He was advocate of socialism. He was a statesman. He is respected all over the world. He was a good author also. He wrote many books including his biography. He loves children. His birthday is celebrated as “children’s day” in India. Children call him Cacha Nehru.

A marriage party

I love parties especially marriage parties as they are full of music, dance, food and glamour. Last week I attended marriage party of my friend’s sister. He belongs to a rich family. Party was arranged in a banquet hall. I loved to see latest trends in garments, jewelry and cars. It seems as if people were moving on ramp to show their assets. Food was delicious. Party went on till late night. I was the last to leave the place. It was a nice experience. Even today I relish the sweet memories of that day.

The postman

Postman of our area, Mr. Ramesh Gupta, is a very sincere person. He knows his work very well. He can tell any address of the locality. He has detail map of the area in his mind. He is working in this for last fifteen years. We never missed any letter or parcel. He is always in his khaki uniform. For illiterate people he also read the letters. He is always smiling, although his work is quite difficult. He has to cover long distances by his cycle even in the extreme weather. He is a hard worker. I like him.

A cold day

Last month I visited my friend in Shimla on his sister’s marriage. It was November. Weather was quite cool. On the day of marriage morning was sunny. Everything was fine till evening when suddenly weather turned stormy and rain started after some time. Barat had arrived in the marriage home. Everyone was shivering with cold. We arranged for coal hearths. People gathered around them. No one was enjoying music and food. We brought many quilts and pillows on rent. Guests comforted them and we served food to them near the hot hearths. Our sincere efforts changed everyone’s mood. Despite rough weather all function went nicely.

A hot day

Last Sunday was very hot. Temperature was above 40 degree even in the morning. One could not dare to go outside. As if it was not enough, electricity went off due to fault in transformer. Without fan and cooler it was really unbearable. We used hand fans, drank lots of cold beverages, but all seems ineffective before hot and dry weather. That day appeared too long to pass. In the evening some clouds gathered in the sky. A light shower brought the mercury down. We took breath of relief.