To my mind there is no spot of ground however arid, bare or ugly, that cannot be tamed into such a state as may give an impression of beauty and delight. As an English proverb that says, if you want to be happy for a year plant a garden. A garden requires patient labour and attention.

Sports and games are an integral part of the society and the community with which we live in. The Konkani Community of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bahrain has been at the forefront to keep the folks happy by organizing..

Friday, 7th. September 2018, will be remembered by one and all in Sacred Heart Church Bahrain Parish for the solemn celebration of Konkani Catholic Community’s Monthi fest. The entire Parish Konkani Community came under one roof to celebrate the feast united in the spirit..

For anyone with dreams of a frivolous hope comes in a container. If you are constrained by time, energy, money or space, container gardens offer some of the easiest ways to overcome limited resources. Although contained plants rely on gardeners for their needs. One can

Gardening offers many opportunities to improve one’s life by providing outdoor exercise. I find in growing many varieties of colorful flowers my own is that I find hand watering a very good and calming therapeutic time in my morning and evening activities. Flower gardens are indeed a key

As social beings, we instinctively desire to be around one another. This has given rise  to towns, cities neighbourhoods, community centers, etc. where people meet and interact on a regular basis. A good next door neighbour is a priceless treasure, which everyone should strive to become

The game of cricket has been the most popular among all kinds of sports in India for the past several years. As the saying goes, “Indians eat cricket, sleep cricket, dream cricket and live cricket”. The popularity of the game is so huge that it is often compared to religion in India as well.

As the saying goes like, treasure the wisdom of old age, learn from elder people and be wise. It used to be that the elders were the most revered members of any community, tribe or family. Particularly in our society the elderly in our lives were held in high esteem and they were often

Your ability to communicate defines you as a person. You can be the most knowledgeable person around, but if you cannot share your ideas and if you cannot communicate, your knowledge may not mean much. Good or effective communication skills are.. [By Francis Saldanha]

Gardening has always been a passion with me since I moved in to my company accommodation since several years now. We all know that nature has great solace to offer. At the beginning of the winter season nothing could deter me indulging in to my favorite past time hobby in the gulf - Gardening. By converting a small...[By Francis Saldanha]

The harsh reality of life on this earth is that one day it will all turn to dust and no one can escape this truth. However the word ‘cruel’ itself will have a new meaning now in a way not just a young cricketer but a human being as such has been snatched away from us. The deep shock

The roots of the Commonwealth go back over 140 years, when most of the Commonwealth nations and territories were part of the British Empire. After World War II the empire was gradually dismantled and the Commonwealth came in to its present.. [By Francis Saldanha]

Forty six days, thousands of miles covered, countless minutes of our lives spent replacing ’Jumping jhapaak’ with ’Bulava aaya’ in our memories. Also some fantastic cricket came along the way in the just concluded Pepsi IPL-2014. The final of the seventh IPL season..

The Cherry Tomato is smaller and sweeter than conventional tomatoes. They are popular all over the world, and they can be found in a wide assortment of dishes from Mexico to Asia. They are also remarkably easy to grow, and they mature quickly in temperate zones.

School is the basic unit organization of formal education system. To build creative, disciplined and dynamic leaders of tomorrow who will lead others by example and be active global citizens contributing richly to our society. [By Francis Saldanha]

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar has been the most complete batsman of his time, the most prolific run maker of all time, and arguably the biggest cricket icon the game has ever known. Perhaps the most complete batsman and the most worshipped cricketer in the world, Tendulkar hold just about every batting record worth ..

Even while the IPL extravaganza hurtles towards its climax, T20s are like fast food where you just pay, grab a bite and go home. The IPL has enlisted families and young children to its fold. I am astonished at the following that some teams have got whether it is RCB, CSK, RR or MI to name just

Hobbies differ from person to person. There are as many hobbies as there are men and women in the world. Tastes differ and so do hobbies. Someone may have stamp-collecting as his or her hobby, while another may find pleasure in reading books. Stamp collecting, collecting of coins, photography [By Francis Saldanha]

The ICC Women’s World Cup is the pinnacle of every women cricketer’s careers. As international cricketers, this is the ultimate prize for any aspiring cricketer on earth. The ICC Women’s World Cup is the ultimate! No doubt about it. First women’s cricket World Cup 1973 which came two

In life, as in sport, when you belittle the opponent, he turns around and bites you. India has done it to others and, I greatly fear, it was done to them in Mumbai and Kolkata. There are many qualities that line up in a contest. Skill is the most obvious one, but resolve..

England Cricket Team under new captain Alastair Cook, striving to win their first Test series in India in 27 years against a home team and India desperate to make amends for last year’s 4-0 drubbing in England.

Champions LeagueT20 (CLT20) is an initiative of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Cricket Australia (CA) and Cricket South Africa (CSA). The tournament is a platform where the world’s best domestic T20 teams get the

The 2012 Olympics may be done and dusted and, as with anything this size, there are mixed opinions as to its success, but what a way to show the world at its best: camaraderie, friendly competition, appreciation and respect for the talent of other nations. Hence one has to wait