Chapter I In about two weeks, my final exams would be over, after which I shall leave this orphanage school, forever. I feel sad at the thought of leaving Father Mathews and all others of this orphanage with whom I had been for about fourteen years. “Time waits for none”, I’ve heard Father Mathews say. Fourteen years back, when I was about four years old, I was brought to this orphanage and now it was time for me to take leave. I’ll never forget this school, my friends, the fun…
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David Leaves School – synopsis The fiction piece ‘David Leaves School’, written by AK, was originally published as a two-part fiction in the News Todayin 1995. The story set in the West, revolves around an orphan boy desperately seeking to establish his identity, and his relationship with his sponsor as they struggle to hold on in a relentless society. The narrative piece won great reviews and appreciation when originally published.
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Intellectual work Vs. Manual work — Is the current state justified? Our world of today attaches considerable value and importance to our intellectual capabilities than our physical abilities. When man first stepped on earth, he did not require intellectual skills to survive and he was totally dependent on his physical abilities. There was no requirement for application of mind. It was in these stages of civilization that man’s actions and deeds were closest to his immediate requirement. He hunted when he was hungry and slept when he was tired. His…
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