Amazers!

Amazers!

 The sentence “the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog” uses every letter in English language.
 Donald duck comics were banned in Finland because he doesn’t wear pants.
 If you keep a goldfish in the dark room, it will eventually turn white.
 The name of all continents ends with the same letter that they start with.
 ‘TYPEWRITER’ is the longest word that can be made using the letters on only one row of the keyboard.
 The electric chair was invented by a dentist.
 You share your birthday with at least nine other million people in the world.
 The longest word in English language is 1909 letters long and it refers to a distinct part of DNA.
 Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
 February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.
 The strongest muscle in the body is the TONGUE.
 It’s impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
 A shark is the only fish that can blink with both the eyes.
 There are four words in the English language which end in”-dous” : tremendous, horrendous, stupendous and hazardous.
 In England, the speaker of the house is not allowed to speak.
 The microwave was invented after researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate melted in his pocket.

Article By: Rini Ephrem, St.Teresa’s College

A Peep Into defense Forces

A Peep Into defense Forces

I was one among three from Kerala and Lakshadweep Directorate, lucky enough to get selected for the Army Attachment Camp at OTA (Officers Training Academy) Chennai. This is only center in India where lady cadets are trained for Army. First of all, I record my heartfelt thanks to the OTA and the NCC directorate and unit for giving me a chance to be a part of the Army for atleast; a few days. In our mind the term ‘Army’ stands for bravery, discipline and selfless service towards our mother country. It was the first and foremost chance we got to have a close interaction with the army.

We had three cadets from each state representing their Directories. We had a golden opportunity to meet some of the cadets undergoing army training. Among them there were several Malayalees. We participated in a variety of activities there. We had horse-riding, obstacle training, swimming, short cane and sword drill and firing. We were lucky enough to fire with INSAS, the latest weapon used by the Indian Army and we did double trap shooting which was the event of our Olympics silver medalist Major R.V.S. Rathore. We had dinner in our ceremonial dress in the company of the most distinguished guests. We visited the Coastal Guard and Navy and Air force Institutes and many other interesting places. Everyone regarded us with great pride and respect when we wore the overcoats of OTA.

As there were representatives from every state we tasted almost all the variety of Indian dishes. We had cultural programmes from each state. We could interact with many of the ranked officers in Army, Navy and Air force. I was really surprised that one of the officers was from Cochin. Though they looked strict and harsh in their uniforms, they talked to us in a friendly manner. We began to get very much attracted to this environment and to its routine. But soon it was time to pack up. As an NCC cadet, I had the chance to peep into this disciplined, brave world even before joining the Army. From the gateway of OTA, I could feel the breath of our great soldiers and the whole atmosphere was reminiscent of their enthusiasm. Before leaving the camp each cadet took a pledge that we would return to this soil and get commissioned. That was the motivation injected into our hearts by the training at OTA. I pray to God Almighty for his grace, to help me fulfill my dream.

Article By: M.S. Divya, St.Teresa’s College

My Ages And Mothers

My Ages And Mothers

4 years of age = My Mummy can do anything.
8years of age = My mom knows a lot; a whole lot.
12 years of age = My mom doesn’t really know quite everything.
14 years of age = Naturally, mother doesn’t know that either.
16 years of age = Mother! She is hopeless old fashioned.
18 years of age = That OLD woman! She is way out of date.
25 years of age = Well, she might know a little bit about it.
35 years of age = before we decide, let’s get mom’s option.
45 years of age = Wonder what Mom would have taught about it?
65 years of age = Wish I could talk it over with Mom.

Article By: Sinjini.V, St.Teresa's College

Words

Words

Words that trickle down our tongue can be sharp swords or sweet honey. We are eager to detect faults in others, but lack the ability to appreciate the good in them.
R.K.Narayanan in his short story ‘Another Community’ remarks that “the good things done by a person or a community reach others very slowly, whereas their evil counter parts disseminate at an amazing pace.”

Why is that we always prefer to be a problem to others rather than to be a solution? It’s not a taboo to appreciate or say ‘well done’ to your friends, relatives, siblings or any body, when they do something, worthy of appreciation.

Try appreciating others as well as yourself. It can make a radical change in the way we think and live. We can be a blessing or a curse to others-the choice is ours.

Article By: Sara Babu, St.Teresa’s College

Chemistry of Women

Chemistry of Women

Element – Woman Symbol - Wn.

Discovery - Discovered by Adam in nascent form. Surplus in urban areas.

Physical Properties

• Boils at any temperature
• Freezes at nothing.
• Melts when properly treated.
• Very bitter if not used well.
• Unstable under pressure.
• Atomic weight is about 40-60 kgs.

Chemical Properties

• Possesses great affinity for gold, silver, platinum and precious stones.
• Reacts violently if left alone.
• Has ability to absorb great quantities of food.

Uses

• Highly ornamental.
• Useful as an equalizer in distribution of wealth.
• Most effective income reducing agent known to man.

Tests

• Turns pale when placed besides a better looking specimen.

Caution

• Highly explosive in experienced hands.

Article By: Cismol P Mathew, St.Teresa’s College

The Secret of Attaining Greatness

The Secret of Attaining Greatness

What is the secret of attaining greatness I our life? We all desire to become great, to attain high positions. Great goals and aspirations can lead a person to success.

Once the disciples of Jesus Christ argued among themselves as to who was the greatest of them. Do you know what Jesus told them? ‘Whoever wants to be first must place himself the last of all’. Greatness does not lie in power, position or wealth but in one’s character and behavior.
I am reminded of a little girl Vimala who in a dream saw herself in a shop, with God at the counter. She was surprised at this and wanted to know what all things were sold there. God told her that whatever she desired was available there. Then Vimala said, “I want to have love, joy, knowledge, courage and strength”. Then God answered, “Child! I don’t sell fruits here. I sell only seeds. But if you plant these seeds, they will grow into big plants and trees yielding useful fruits. I can give you the seeds, but it is your duty to sow them and tend the plants and trees, which will yield fruits of good quality. You must share them with others.”

It is true that we should have role models to guide us. But whom do we consider as our heroes- film stars, sports persons, politicians, models? What are the qualities that we appreciate in others? Is it beauty, pride, power, position? Think of the ordinary people we meet in our daily life- our parents who are loving and airing, sincere and devoted teachers who strive to mould us into responsible citizens, the postman who is punctual and systematic in bringing our letters, the honest clerk in an office- shouldn’t we appreciate their virtues?

We should emulate and imbibe all these noble qualities to become worthy citizens who can shoulder the responsibility of leading our nation to success and glory.

Article by: Ann Abraham, St Teresa’s College