Class 9 English

If I Were You is a one-act play by Douglas James where an intruder breaks into Gerrard’s cottage with the plan to murder him and take on his identity. However, Gerrard, who is witty and clever, turns the tables on the intruder by making up a convincing story about being a criminal himself. The play […]

In book Heaven Lake, Vikram Seth describes a long journey from China to India via Tibet and Nepal. mainly two sacred places in Kathmandu – the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath and the Buddhist shrine of Baudhnath – and his experiences in the city before returning home. Through vivid descriptions, the writer captures the sights, sounds,

This chapter tells inspiring biographical accounts of two extraordinary women who reached the pinnacle of success in their respective fields through determination and hard work. Part I tells the story of Santosh Yadav, the only woman to climb Mount Everest twice, while Part II focuses on Maria Sharapova, who became the world number one in

This is an extract from Wings of Fire, the autobiography of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who became India’s eleventh President in 2002. In this chapter, Dr Kalam speaks about his childhood in Rameswaram, his family, his friends, and the experiences that shaped his life. The chapter shows the importance of communal harmony, progressive thinking, and

This is a humorous story by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer about a young doctor who has a frightening encounter with a snake. The story shows the contrast between the doctor’s dreams and reality, and teaches us about vanity and self-importance through a funny yet thrilling incident. The doctor narrates how his life was saved by the

This chapter presents the life story of a beautiful mind Albert Einstein, showing him as a human being with his own likes, dislikes, streaks of rebellion, and problems. It demonstrates how a fairly ordinary person became recognized as a genius through his groundbreaking work in physics. The story also explores Einstein’s personal life, his struggles,

This story by Katherine Mansfield tells us about a little girl named Kezia whose feelings for her father change from fear to understanding. The story shows how children sometimes misunderstand their parents’ actions but later realize the love behind their strictness. It is a touching account that probably finds an echo in every home. Before

This chapter tells inspiring stories of two musicians who achieved greatness through determination and hard work. The first part describes Evelyn Glennie, a deaf percussionist who overcame her disability to become world-famous. The second part celebrates Ustad Bismillah Khan, who brought the shehnai to classical music stage and became a legend. Part I – Evelyn