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Handwriting - not only a way to  communicate but also an art. Various forms, types, styles and variations of it. It was also an important aspect of education. Now, this was the era when education and educators had a significant importance in society. A time when understanding prevailed. Even in a simple thing like handwriting too, it was expected that it must be written in a way where people can understand and interpret your writing. Good handwriting was something emphasized by everyone.  But times have changed. Being in the education sector, I have seen the graph - and unfortunately it has gone downwards. Handwriting is now something where no one wishes to put efforts. If you have a good one, fine but if not, nothing much will be done about it. It wasn't so in our school days. Efforts were taken and ensured that the handwriting must be good. If you travel a generation still backwards, the handwriting would surprise you. Ask your grandparents or some septuagenarian to write a ...

The name- 'Telephone' rings a bell always. For me, it's a personal and emotional affair. Do not mistake - I am not referring to the cool, extra-modern, extravagant counterpart - the mobile. No doubt, mobiles are way ahead of my humble telephone but I owe my heart to the telephone. Back in the 80s, when this humble thing paved its way into the field of communication, the society was filled with happiness and awe. Its functionality, it's quickness, it's ability to actually make you listen to the voice of your loved ones - everything filled people's minds and hearts with unbelievable joy.  This was the era of Doordarshan, refrigerator and now the telephone - mind well - all are luxury items. The whole society with a house of 60 would have hardly one telephone and one fridge and one television but are available for everyone for use. The cricket matches, serials like Mahabharat and Ramayan, etc would have the drawing room of the television owner filled with audience....