Importance of Newspapers

Newspapers are an effective medium for the circulation of news and relevant information. The
coverage of newspapers is quite wide-spread, which ensures that maximum people all over the country
are aware about the happenings in the country. Most of the people start their day by reading one
newspaper or the other. Newspapers form the most important constituent of print- media, the other
constituents being magazines and journals. Newspapers provide a plethora of information about
politics, sports, science, literature and other major events to the general public, thereby making them
aware of the world around them. In a democratic country like India, newspapers are instrumental in
forming public opinions and providing a forum for debates and discussion on matters of public
importance to their readers through columns such as Letters to the Editor.During the days of Indias
struggle for independence, newspapers such as the Kesari, Bengal Gazette, Marhatta etc. played a
pivotal role in mobilizing people for a common cause i.e., Indias independence. In short, it can be said
that a newspaper is a mirror of the society and has a profound effect on the minds of its readers.
My Favorite Book
Everyone should read books because "they are our friends in loneliness." Good books can
improve one's character. Books are of great help to us. They are written on various subjects. I am
also fond of reading books. My favourite book is "Panchatantra." It is written by Vishnu Sharma.
In this book the roles of kings, ministers and common men are acted by birds and animals. It is a
collection of stories. These- stories teach moral lessons to children. They have been translated
into various Indian and foreign languages. I like this book very much. I think that every child
should read this book and gain some moral values. I also like to read other books.
My Hobby
My favourite hobby is playing football in spare time. After completing my home work at home, I
generally spend my lot of free time in playing football. I was so interested to play football from
my childhood however started learning to play well when I was 5 years old. I was in one class
when I was 5 years old. My father asked to my class teacher in the PTM about my hobby of
football. And my teacher told him that there is a facility of playing sports daily in the school from
class 1 so you can admit your child. Now, I really enjoy playing football and participate in the
inter-school competitions.
Computer

School Library
A school without a library is unthinkable these days. It must have books on various subjects, newspapers, journals
and magazines. Students, those especially who want to add to their knowledge, go to the library in their vacant
periods and study. It adds to their knowledge. My school also has a big library. It is housed in a big hall. There are
many almirahs in it. Each almirah has books on one subject only. There is a card for every book. Books are arranged
according to their numbers. Every student applies for a card and gets it. The librarian issues books against the card.
No student can keep a book for more than fourteen days. Defaulters are fined. On one side of the library hall there
are long tables and benches. Students sit there and read newspapers, journals and magazines; some take down
notes. Nobody is permitted to talk to disturb others. Every class has one library period once a week. Students go to
the library in the period and study. The library also has reference and text books. These are meant for studying in
the library only. The calm and quiet atmosphere of the library helps the students to work attentively. The school
librarian is a trained and qualified person and well-experienced. He gives advice to students on the choice of books.
He is an expert in his work. He understands his duty well and is of great help to students. We find him busy all the
time. He advises students not to spoil books by scribbling in them or tearing off the pages. Books add a lot to our
knowledge. These are our best friends.