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Posted on: 2008-05-23

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Sometimes the antigonists in any novel or movie turn out to be more interesting than the protagonists. Despite their grey and black shades, we just can't ignore them and find their personality and characterisation very intriguing. Do you remember any such notable negative character? Why were you impressed by the character and what makes them memora ...

Posted on: 2008-05-16

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Most of our childhood is spent listening to or reading fairy tales. In most of these its main character gets into many difficult situations. So if you were to step into the shoes of any of those fairy tales characters and live their life for once, which character would like to be and why? And how would you tackle with the difficulties they face?

Posted on: 2008-05-09

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Our children, like the adult population, are fans of different kinds of TV serials, masala movies and reality shows broadcast through the different television channels rather than children centred programmes. Such programmes are sure to make an impact on these innocent children. Should children be allowed to watch such programmes, or not? Why?

Posted on: 2008-05-02

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With competition beginning very early in today's time, parents push their children to do many things thinking it is the best for the kids. Many go for music or dance or taekwondo or art classes among others apart from their school. Do you think children should pursue training in such activities? What do you think is the right age to start this and ...

Posted on: 2008-04-25

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Teenagers today are quite conscious about fashion. They are updating themselves with changing fashion trend. In your opinion, do you take it as an extravagance or the necessity of time? Why?

Posted on: 2008-04-18

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A chunk of literature and films are women-centric focussing on different types of women from different walks of life. Some are strong willed, independent and courageous and there are some who sacrifice themselves for others. Among all these which is your favourite book or movie. Why do you like it and what makes the protagonist different from other ...

Posted on: 2008-04-11

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With the starting of a brand new year, if you were given a choice to add one more holiday to the Nepali calendar, what would you choose to add and why?

Posted on: 2008-03-28

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Recently 356 students were caught at a Friday bunk party in a discotheque during a raid by the police. Bunking is a part of student life, however, many say that this kind of bunking (holding bunk parties in discs) is going a bit too far. Many also say that the duty of our police force is security and not to go after truant students. What is your vi ...

Posted on: 2008-03-14

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'Where there's a will, there's a way' -- meaning when one is determined to do something, s/he can always find a way to do it. However, obstacles are an inevitable part of life, which sometimes have the power to break one's will. Have you ever been in such a situation where it was a battle between your dream and will on one side, and the obstacle an ...

Posted on: 2010-03-07

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History is our story and there are personalities that we wish we could have met at least once. So, if you could select one person from history and ask him/her a question to which they must give a truthful reply, whom would you select? What would you ask?

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Students often tend to cheat during examinations. For this very reason, the invigilators are there to prevent such deeds. But sometimes even the teachers, schools and guardians are ready to pay a handsome amount to get the questions in advance, mostly during important examinations, so that the students will pass with good marks. Do you think students will really benefit from such an act? What will such students learn when they see people they look up to breaking the rules? Given reasons.