An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

An apple a day keeps the doctor away is a type of idiom in the English language meaning that eating an apple can keep you healthy and help to prevent illnesses. Unlike many sayings, this phrase can be interpreted literally in some cases. Apples are one of the healthiest foods available and regular consumption is linked to a reduced risk of a variety of illnesses. It is thought that the idiom originated from Wales during the 1860s, but, in Rustic Speech and Folk-lore, Elizabeth Wright first used the modern version of the phrase in 1913, which added to its fame. It was then widely circulated throughout the 20th and still remains popular in the 21st century. An apple a day keeps the doctor away originally implied that keeping healthy will require less frequent visits from a physician. Taken literally, just eating an apple every day wont keep a person from ever needing to see a doctor. What the idiom does imply is that eating well will keep a person healthier. There are lessons to be learned from the phrase An apple a day keeps the doctor away. All apples contain antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, as well as fiber. Apples also contain vitamin C, which is essential for boosting the immune system, helping the body treat wounds, and maintaining muscles. This type of vitamin is also known for its antioxidant properties, which might help to prevent free radicals from building up in the body that can destroy healthy cells and lead to cancer or other chronic diseases. The nutritional value of the fruit may be enough to claim that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. The fruit is linked to an increased level of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol. This type of cholesterol prevents the build-up of plaque in the arteries. Apples can also decrease low-density lipoproteins (LDL) cholesterol, which is infamous for clogging the arteries and leading to heart disease. While this idiom is sometimes used by some parents to get their children to eat healthier, it is unlikely that eating an apple every day is enough to literally keep the doctor away. Eating daily sources of fruits can be enough to keep a person healthy, which is what the saying implies. It is unlikely that a person will never need to visit a doctor, but adopting a healthier lifestyle might reduce the number of visits needed

Knowledge is Power
The main difference between a man and an animal is that man has some knowledge but an animal has no knowledge of anything. Knowledge is the godmother of all discoveries, explorations and inventions. Mostly man gains knowledge through observation and experimentation: At first man starts with certain hypothesis or theory and sometimes even without any premeditation, prerequisite or predetermination. In other words, he embarks upon a project just at random and the results are startlingly positive or negative. Einstein, for instance, was actually not working for discovering the atom when he stepped upon it just by chance. Even Newtons sight of the falling apple and the thoughts that it generated in his mind which led to the discovery of the theory of gravitation were not for conceived by him. All the modern technology which has made certain nations so powerful economically and militarily is all based on knowledge. In countries like the USA research in all fields of science is done on regular basis and that is one of the underlying secrets of her success and matchlessness and invulnerability as a nation in the world, at least not to the extent of a crippling effect. India has also done great research in certain fields, as for instance, in the fields of information technology and telecommunications and she is now reaping rich harvest for this. So, in a nutshell we shall have to agree to what Bacon said four centuries ago that knowledge is power. All human progress and perhaps even mans very existence on the globe depends upon his retention and growth of knowledge in various fields for positive and constructive purposes because if knowledge is used for negative purposes, it can play havoc with our life and existence on earth.

Independence Day of India

15th of August 1947 is an important day for all Indians. On that day Indians got freedom from the British. The Union Jack was brought down and for the first time, our National Flag, flew over the Red Fort, Delhi. Achieving independence was not easy. It was achieved by great efforts made by leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhai Patel, Subhas Chandra Bose, Moulana Abdul Kalam Azad, Tanguturi Prakasam, C. Rajagopalachari and many others. Many youngmen like Bhagat Singh, Chandrasekhar Azad, Alluri Seetharama Raju and Katta Bomman scarified their lives for the cause of freedom. It was an occasion of jubilation for the entire nation. On 15th of August, 1947 people throughout the country celebrated the day in a festive fervor. Throughout the country, houses, offices, streets, temples and all important places were decorated and illuminated. Patriotic songs were on the air throughout the day. Young and old danced in the streets, enjoying the newly won freedom. Sweets were distributed everywhere. We were no longer British subjects but we became free citizens of free India. Since then, the Independence Day is celebrated every year on 15th August throughout the country. That day is a national holiday for all including workers in shops and factories. Independence Day celebrations are conducted on a set pattern every year. The main function is held at the Red Fort, New Delhi. The Prime Minister takes the ceremonial salute and guard of honour from the three wings of the defence forces. After that he unfurls the National Flag on the ramparts of the Red Fort. National Anthem is sung, and a 21 gun-salute is given. The Prime Minister addresses the nation. Earlier he pays homage to martyrs at various places like 'Unknown Soldier', Rajghat etc. In his address, he explains the policies of the government, what it did and what it proposes to do and wishes all peoples a happy Independence Day. Similar functions are held at State capitals of every State, where the Chief Minister unfurls the National Flag and the National Anthem is sung. Then the Chief Minister inspects a police parade and addresses a public meeting. At the headquarters of the districts, the district collector unfurls the National Flag, takes the police salute and addresses the gathering. Unfurling the National Flag, singing of National Anthem and addressing the audience take place in schools, colleges, offices and at all other establishments. Special cultural programmes are arranged for the occasion. 'Kavi Sammelanams' and 'Mushairas' are also organised. In the evening there is a get together at Rashtrapathi Nilayam and at Governors residences to meet the distinguished and eminent persons. Greetings are exchanged on that occasion. Independence Day is celebrated by Indian embassies all over the world and greetings are exchanged. Heads of Governments of other countries greet the President, Prime Minister and the people of India on that occasion. It is a happy occasion for school children. Sports and cultural competitions are conducted to mark the occasion and prizes are awarded to the winners. Sweets are distributed to all. 'Freedom is our birthright' said Bala Gangadhar Tilak, the great freedom fighter. They got us the freedom. It is for us to safeguard it by our unity and integrity. It is a day to pay homage to martyrs and stand by the ideals, for which i hey sacrificed their lives

A man is known by the company he keeps

Men were born to live in a community. Willy-nilly, they have to live with the others and in their relations they often seek for the company whose interests, characteristics, tastes are similar to theirs. Therefore, we can judge fairly exactly a man by his contact with his friends. A man is known by the company he keeps, so runs a popular saying. In fact, many examples can be used to verify the above saying. Ba is a lazy student. He always neglects his study, wandering day in day out from casinos, dancing-halls to pubs and karaoke shops; so does his intimate friend Tu, the laziest student in his class. On the contrary, Dung, the most intelligent and industrious student in the class likes to make friends with those who are keen on learning and competing in their study. In brief, fools always avoid the company of scholars, writers and poets whose friends are educated men and women. The English saying: Birds of a feather flock together justifies this truth. It is obviously true that friendship and environment exert a great influence upon mens minds, temperament and behavior. Formerly Meng Zis mother had to move her family to several places in order that her son might not be influenced by unpleasant surroundings. The above statement, however, has not always got an absolute value. A man with an unyielding spirit and will cannot be easily corrupted by whatever bad environment in which he is living. In our present society, many government officials who are living in dire straits still remain honest and noble, ready to refuse bribes or abuse public properties. Their lives are just like those of lotus flowers which grow in mud but still keep their everlasting fragrance. In conclusion, we had better not forget the Vietnamese famous saying: Close to the ink, you will be blackened; near the lamp, you will be lit up. Be careful not to frequent bad friends but always but always seek for good ones in our daily communications.