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FUEL OF THE FUTURE

FUEL OF THE FUTURE    ( Do you know of a source of energy that is clean, renewable and totally free? Read and find out.)      The buzzword today is clean energy - something that we reap from nature. And, the search his led man to the sun (solar), the wind, the tides (tidal), water (hydro) and even biogas. The good news is that we, in India, have reasons to be proud. Not only do we have the world's only Ministry for Renewable Energy Sources, but we are also the world's fifth largest producer of wind energy. Wind Energy    "Wind energy" is derived through a process where wind is used to generate mechanical power or clectricity. Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy in the wind into mechanical power, which can he used for specific tasks (such as grinding grain or pumping water). A generator converts this mechanical power into electricity. Since recorded history, wind power has been used to move ships, grind grain and pump wat...

A Pet for Anamica

A Pet for Anamica    O ne day Anamica said to her nother, "Mom, I want to keep a pet." It's a good idea, Anamica", replied haer mother. "You're now old enough to take care of a pet . But, wich animal would you like to keep as your pet " "Mom, I would like to keep a cat", Anamica replied. "One which has green eyes and a thick white coat of fur." "Butm Anamica, you know very well taht I don't like cats", said her mother. "Why don't you keep a bird instead of it ?" "I'll buy you a parrot. I'll hang its cage outside your window and you can talk to it everyday."   The next day, when Anamica came home from school, she saw her mother had bought a parrot for her. Its colour was green. Anamica fed it green chilies and gave it guava to eat. The parrot talked with Anamica. She was happy to talk to the bird. But soon, Anamica got tired of a pet which could not play with her So, s...

Alisha Learnt A Lesson

Alisha Learnt A Lesson   "Happy birthday! Happy birthday!" said Alisha's father and mother. Alisha smiled as she looked at the beautiful bicycle, her father and mother had just just given her. "It's just great. Thank you, Dad and Mom", she said, as she smiled at bothe of them. Alisha wanted to go off for a trial run. But her mother told her, "First take your bath and get ready them you can go for a ride on your bicycle."   Alisha rushed towards the bathroom and withim a minute, she was ready wearing new clothes, "Come here for a minute, daughter. Mom and I have a few things to tell you", her father said lovingly placing his hand on Alisha's back.   Alisha's stomach churned. Her mind said all sort of things. Things like, "Oh! no, here we go again. Rules ! I kn ow, they are coming. "Slowly, she walked along behindd her parents to the big front garden. She thought, "Does Dad need to make such a big thing...

The Happy Prince

The Happy Prince     ( T he Happy Price was a beautiful statue. He was coverd with gold, he had supphires for eyes and a ruby in his sword. Why did he want to part with all the gold that he had, and his precious stones ? )     HIGH above the city, on a tall column, stood the staue of the Happy Prince. He was gilded on his with thin leaves of fine gold, for eyes he had two sapphires. and a large red ,ruby glowed on his sword hilt.   One night there flew over the city a little swallow, His friends had gone away to Egypt six weeks before. but he had stayed gehind; then he decided to go to Egypt too.   All day long he flew and at night time he arrived at the city. "Where shall I put up ?" he said. "I hope the town has made preparation." Then he saw the statue on the tall coumn. "I will put up there," he cried. "It is a fine position with plenty of fresh air." So he alighted just between the feet of the Happy Prince. ...

The Magic Lamp

The Magic Lamp Once upon a time, there was a widow. She nad only one son whose name was Aladdin. They were very poor. Aladdin tried to earn some money by collecting wild figs and picking bananas. One day, Aladdin met a well dressed stranger who asked him a question. "Do you like to earn a silver coin ?" "A silver coin", "So, just go down that manhole,", said the man. "I'm too fat to get through that hole. It you do as I ask you to do, you shall have your reward." Sice Aladdin was slim, he went down the manhole easily. Soon he found himself in a large cave. The fickering light of an old lamp shine on a wonderful sight'; pots of gold, jewels and gems were glittering. It was a real tresaure! Aladdin was surprised to see all this. His eyes were unable to believe it He was standing dazed when he heard a shout behind hi,. "Put out the lamp and bring it to me." That's very strange", thought Aladdin. ...

The Magic Pool

The Magic Pool       Once the Pandavasm the sons of King Pandum had to spend twelve years in the forest. They were five in number-Yudhishthiram Bhimam Arjunam Nakula and Sahdeva.   One day they chased a deer in the forest. The deer got away, and the Pandavas sat tired and worn under a banyan tree. Yudhishthira said to Sahdeva, "My dear brother, I am feeling very thirsty. find out some pool and bring for me water in your quiver ( arrow-case ) ."   Sahdeva went in  search of a pool. He upon one. He was burning with thirst himself. So he furst duooed gus gabds ub tge ckear abd cool water. "STOP!" came voice. "I am the master of this pool. You must answer my questions before you have a drink." Sahdeva saw no one about. He dcooped up some water and drank it. He fell down at the edge of the pool and laid as if died.   Yudhishthira waited a long while for Sahdeva. Then he sent Nakula to see what had happened.   Nakula soon fo...

Rags to Riches

Rags to Riches Once upon a time there lived rich man. His wife was died. She had a little daughter. She was very beautifyl like an angel. She was called Cindrella. After his wife's death, he married again for his little infant daughter. His second wife gave birth to two daughters. After some years, the rich man died. After his death, Cindrella's step mother treated her badly. And not give her food to eat and good clothes to wear. Even cruel towards Cindrella.They didn't like her. Cindrella was made to work from morning to late night like a maid. She did all the household work even then her stepmother scolded her every time Poor Cindrella had no one to wipe her tears. From a child, now she became a beautiful young girl, but her life had not changed. Their town's prince was very handsome and charming. One day, the Royal prince invited all the young ladies of the town to his palace for a grand paty. Cindrella's steps were also invited and the...