Stories by Maria Moten

Advice; The joy of giving

The joys of giving are many. But have you ever regretted giving something to someone? Maybe it was a gift, something...

Published 01 Mar, 2025 06:09am

Opinion: Positive thinking

For some reason, most people are affected by negative thoughts more than positive one. Let’s look at this example, suppose your

Published 29 Oct, 2022 11:31am

Musings: Choose your friends wisely

Friendships enrich our lives. We all need friends to share happy and sad moments with and to give us meaningful...

Published 15 Feb, 2020 07:32am

Mastering teamwork at school

Teamwork is a combined effort on part of group members to achieve a common goal. Teams are driven by a purpose, have...

Published 18 Jan, 2020 06:58am

Leisure: Pleasures of gardening

Gardening is a rewarding hobby that can be taken up at any time of the year. Now that you are enjoying your summer...

Published 27 Jul, 2019 06:58am

Advice: Accepting one’s mistakes

It is not easy for us to honestly assess our actions. We are inclined to shield our egos and get immense ...

Published 24 Mar, 2018 06:03am

TRENDS: LIVING YOUNG, NO LONGER A DREAM

Do wrinkle-reducing and glow-inducing treatments get the job done?

Published 11 Mar, 2018 06:55am

Opinion: Emotional intelligence is what matters

High EQ people are comfortable with their own emotions, know how to manage them...

Published 24 Feb, 2018 06:35am

Advice:Classroom etiquettes

Sometimes children think that it’s smart and cool to ridicule other students during classes or even to challenge...

Published 03 Feb, 2018 07:10am

Teachers’ Day: Inspiring minds

Ateacher is a professional who shares their knowledge with their students and contributes towards their development....

Published 30 Sep, 2017 06:02am

Society: Beauty and the beholden

Why are tall, slim and fair women considered the epitome of beauty? It’s time women defined their own ideal of beauty

Updated 23 Mar, 2018 08:09am

Case for proper sleep

Sleep is the cheapest area to compromise on when we try to work more

Published 10 Apr, 2016 06:30am

Taking care of your teeth

Teeth are a gift of God that help you eat that crunchy apple and yummy pizza, and look your best when someone takes...

Published 20 Feb, 2016 07:07am

Track your finances: 7 ways to become more money savvy

Money brings financial security but for that you need a smart approach to managing your finances.

Published 15 Nov, 2015 10:09am

Doing things on time

IF you organise your day properly, develop a balance between the time you give to friends, what you spend in...

Published 25 Oct, 2014 06:49am

In the classroom: Teacher, leave those kids alone!

The harsh behaviour of teachers can ruin a student’s life

Published 23 Mar, 2014 07:55am