Wonders of Electricity
Of all modern inventions, electricity is perhaps the most wonderful. To those who experienced its magic for the first time, it must have felt like being transported to a fairy land. Today, we take it so much for granted that we notice its existence only when there is a power-cut and life comes to a standstill.
Can you think of all the things you could not have done without electricity? Imagine, you could not have watched television or even seen a film in a cinema hall. You would have had to study by candle light with no fans or coolers. Ice creams, soft drinks and cold water would have been unheard of. Your kitchen too would have been very different from what you see now There would have been no toaster, blender or electric oven.
Electricity has truly revolutionized life in the twentieth century. The field of medicine has specially benefited from it. You will realize this if you ever happen to sit in a dentist’s chair, enter the operation theatre or visit the X-ray department.
Electricity has also brought the world to our doorstep in more ways than one. Today we can see a live telecast of events taking place thousands of miles away. Through the computer and other more sophisticated audio-systems, we are exposed to the world’s best literature and music.
Unfortunately, in India not all of us can avail of the facilities provided by electricity. There are still far too many people who live below the poverty line, and even though electricity has reached the remotest village, everyone, cannot benefit from it. It should be our endeavour to bring light into the lives of all our countrymen and to ensure that an electric bulb glows in every home.
