Genre/Topic: Poetry
“If you want to score well in your exams, study properly.” “If you want to look fresh all day, sleep early and rise early.” “If you don’t want to be broke, start saving today.” We come across a lot of “if’s” in life. Let us find out what this poem “If” by Rudyard Kipling is […]
Genre/Topic: Nonfiction
The Swiss people are either Roman Catholics or Protestants and one will also not find any mosques in this country. Astonishing, isn’t it? Read this chapter and find out more about this wonderful place.
Genre/Topic: Nonfiction
Critically Endangered is the highest risk category assigned by the IUCN Red List for wild species. Critically Endangered means that a species’ numbers have decreased, or will decrease, by 80% within three generations. Read about some species that fall under the Red IUCN Red List.
Genre/Topic: Poetry
TV is a chewing gum to my eyes. No matter how hard I try to control, once I start watching the TV, there’s no end. I know I have better things to do, but I just can’t seem to help it. Therefore, I quite agree with what Roald Dahl says about the TV in this […]
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Genre/Topic: Fantasy
Susan, Peter, Edmund and Lucy are sent away to avoid war. They are at an old professor’s house. He is not hospitable, it seems. The house is old too, and it is looks arcane and mysterious. How do the children enjoy themselves far away from home? Is anything wrong in the house? Read this lesson, […]
Genre/Topic: Short Stories
It is dark. Drops of rain are falling to the earth. The wind is howling in the cold, making the night colder. People are hastily rushing towards their homes. Everyone, except Bob. Bob is waiting for his friend, Jimmy Wills outside a shop. They had decided this meeting twenty years ago, before they parted their […]
Genre/Topic: Poetry
William Wordsworth is moved by nature. He loves nature, and he feels that he is connected to it. He knows he was connected to it even when he was an infant, and he thinks he will always remain connected to it. You can feel the poet’s connection to nature once you read this poem, My […]
Genre/Topic: Biographies
Martin Luther King Jr. was born Michael Luther King Jr., but later had his name changed to Martin. We will know more about him through his biography.
Genre/Topic: Biographies
While the first ascent to the Mt. Everest was successful in 1953, it was only in 1975 that a woman made it to the top. Before that, several attempts had gone futile. Pasang Lhamu Sherpa had attempted to climb the Mt. Everest three times before her ascent. Let us read more about her and get […]
Genre/Topic: Short Stories
I had taken part in this public speaking completion. I had prepared well, and felt very confident. I was sure I’d win a prize this time. As my name was called out, I walked up to the stage with an air of confidence. Then, very boldly I addressed the judges, and my friends, and the […]