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Posted on: 2012-08-19

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With the start of the night bus service in the Valley, the Capital’s commuters have heaved a sigh of relief. But many have also raised questions on its continuity, security of people on the bus as well as when they wait for it on the streets at night, among others. What is your view on the service provided?

Posted on: 2012-08-12

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Many of you must have a friend or colleague with poor personal hygiene, who cares less about bad breath or body odour. It is never an easy task to tell someone s/he smells. How would you raise the issue about his/her hygiene with that friend or colleague? Suggest ways to deal with such a person.

Posted on: 2012-08-05

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We lament today that our kids do not play enough outside. They are either stuck with computer or video games or other entertainment indoors. What game comes to your mind when you think of your childhood and would you want kids today to play that game? Why? Give reasons.

Posted on: 2012-07-29

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Like the dream of all sportspersons is to participate in teh Olympic Games at least once in their life time, which one such prestigious event in the world would you like to take part in? Why? Give reasons.

Posted on: 2012-07-22

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Someone or something always influence us in some way or the other. At the crossroads of life, there is always something that makes us take a certain road in life and not any other. What has been that something — could be a book, a film, a person, a saying, someone’s words, anything — that has made you take that particular step in life? How ha ...

Posted on: 2012-07-15

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We may deny it or try to look elsewhere, but pre-marital sex is very much a part of our reality. Though it is considered taboo in our society, it is a part of our social fabric. What is your take on it? Give reasons.

Posted on: 2012-07-08

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Veganism has become trendy and is also said to be a healthier (and kinder) way of life. If you were to make a choice, would you turn vegetarian just to be fashionable? Do you think veganism really alleviates cruelty to animals? Give reasons.

Posted on: 2012-07-01

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Our weddings are extravagant affiars and we spend a fortune conducting one. Do you think it would be better to have a small wedding and give the money — that would be spent otherwise — to the bride-and-groom to spend or use as they wish? Or do you think that it is once-in-a-life thing and should be done in the grandest style possible which will ...

Posted on: 2008-06-17

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When it comes to applying for a job, your qualification, no matter how good it might be, is not enough. In most places, you are asked about your work experience and it is one of the important criteria. Do you think experience is really that important? Or can experience be gotten as you work? Explain

Posted on: 2008-06-10

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Growing up and becoming curious about sex is but a natural thing. But anything to do with sex is still taboo for us here. In this time of IT revolution, how should we tackle this silence? Do discussions amongst peers help? Where should the guidance be so that our youngsters are not lost and they get the right guidance and help that they need regard ...

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Language can both be a divide and a bridge. In a multi-lingual country like ours, it is but common to find people speaking different languages at any gathering or even workplace. And if you find another who speaks you language, it is natural that you converse in the same. However, there may be a third person who may not understand what you are talking about and this could be taken as rude. How would you handle such a situation apart from not conversing in a common language or interpretting what's being said?