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Posted on: 2008-07-04

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There are some stories that we want to tell and experiences that we want to share. Technology and media has made it easier for anyone to do so in a convenient way — documentary. If you get to share any such untold story, what would be the subject of your documentary and why?

Posted on: 2010-06-27

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The World Cup has entered the next phase with top 16 teams ready for the knock-out round. If you were given a chance to make a dream team people from any other field than that of sports, then who would you choose as the captain, star striker and goal keeper of your team. Give reasons for your choices.

Posted on: 2008-06-20

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Many people dream of getting good jobs in renowned companies to get settled in life while there are others who prefer to be self employed. They prefer to start their own company/business thus creating employment opportunities for others. Both help in making one stand on one's two feet. Which of the two options do you prefer, and why?

Posted on: 2008-06-16

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While Nepal already had an age limit for those who can climb Mount Everest, China is also planning to impose age limit. The recent campaign to clean Everest has also shown how mountaineering expeditions are affecting our Himalayas. Do you think certain criteria and restrictions should be imposed on mountaineering expeditions in order to save our Hi ...

Posted on: 2008-06-06

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The World Cup, the biggest festival in the world of football, is here after a four-year long wait. It unites all as the world readies to cheer the gladiators of soccer. However, lines are also drawn and rivalry is bitter. Do you thing such competitions foster and encourage camaraderie or does it give an excuse for many to settle scores? Why?

Posted on: 2008-05-31

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Everyone wants to be happy and is always trying to find happiness in everything and anything they do, and everywhere and anywhere. Where do you think true happiness lies? How do you think a human can find happiness that lasts forever?

Posted on: 2008-05-30

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Most of the people are jobholders slogging and trying their best to help the company run profit. Some work overtime also in order to earn a proper living. However what one requires in work is a proper positive environment and appreciation to the work done in the absence of which, everything can go haywire. Do you think these things are a must? How ...

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?

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Dashain is a time for family get-together and while some return back to their villages even those who had gone to work in foreign shores come back home. Besides being with famiy, what is it that you most enjoyed about being back in your hometown or realised that was really special about your village or hometown?