This book of 160 Essays has been thoroughly revised to do away with the old essays and to incorporate all new essays with new valuable materials presented in a classical style. Each essay has fast flowing facts narrated in a simple and understandable language. The book covers all important fascinating topics-pertaining to India and the world. The book makes an original and significant contribution to the literature of essays. Each essay is a model essay both in respect of language and matter. The ideas everywhere are couched in simple, everyday journalistic language and in lucid style. The coverage of the book is exhaustive as it is a sort of intellectual and knowledgeable journey of the whole world. The book has a special coverage for India as the examiners are anxious to examine candidate's knowledge, rather deeply in respect of issues pertaining to their own country. It will prove highly useful to students in the academic pursuits and those preparing for various competitive examinations.