⭐ 1. Poem -A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal This poem is about the death of a girl whom the poet loved. He says that earlier he did not realise that she could die. He felt she was beyond the touch of time and age. But now, after death, she has no movement, no hearing, … Read more
⭐ 1. Chapter Summary Kathmandu is a travelogue written by Vikram Seth. The writer reaches Kathmandu and visits two famous temples: (1) Pashupatinath Temple Here, the writer sees a lot of noise and confusion—priests, devotees, animals, tourists, and many people pushing each other. A dead body is being cremated near the Bagmati River. The … Read more
🌳 ON KILLING A TREE – SUMMARY The poem “On Killing a Tree” describes how difficult it is to kill a fully grown tree. A simple cut with a knife cannot kill it because the tree grows slowly by absorbing sunlight, water and nutrients from the earth. Even if the tree is hacked and chopped, … Read more
⭐ CHAPTER -Reach for the Top (PART I: SANTOSH YADAV) Santosh Yadav, the only woman in the world to climb Mount Everest twice, was born in a society where girls were not welcomed. But she was never satisfied with traditional ways of living. She chose her own path and made her own decisions. She … Read more
🌟 Summary of “My Childhood” This chapter is an extract from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s autobiography Wings of Fire. He describes his early life, family, and the values he learned in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. Kalam was born into a middle-class Tamil Muslim family. His father Jainulabdeen was honest and generous; his mother Ashiamma was … Read more
The Snake and the Mirror – Summary (English) The Snake and the Mirror is a short story by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. It is about a man who becomes obsessed with his own looks. One day, he is shaving in front of a mirror when he notices a snake creeping behind him. The man becomes extremely … Read more
“A Truly Beautiful Mind” – Complete Summary & Q&A 📘 Complete Brief Summary This chapter is a biographical account of Albert Einstein, portraying him as both a genius and a human being with ordinary struggles. Childhood: Einstein was considered a “freak” for his large head and was a late talker. He disliked the strict … Read more
Poem: “Wind” by Subramania Bharati Brief Summary (English) The poem personifies the wind as a powerful force that causes destruction—breaking shutters, scattering papers, and crumbling weak structures. The poet initially scolds the wind but later advises resilience: building strong homes, firming the body, and steeling the heart to befriend the wind. The wind’s nature is … Read more
The Sound of Music Part I: Evelyn Glennie Listens to Sound Without Hearing It Evelyn Glennie, a Scottish girl, lost her hearing by the age of 11 but remained passionate about music. Guided by percussionist Ron Forbes, she learned to sense music through vibrations in her body. Despite her deafness, she mastered over 1,000 instruments, … Read more
Summary of “The Road Not Taken” English Summary “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost is a reflective poem about the choices we make in life. The speaker comes across a fork in the road in a yellow wood and must decide which path to take. He examines both roads, noting that one appears less … Read more