Wind (poem)

Summary of the poem ‘Wind’ by Subramania Bharathi: In this poem, the speaker directly addresses the wind, pleading for it to be gentle. The opening lines illustrate the speaker’s desire for the wind to approach softly, without causing harm or disturbance. The speaker asks the wind not to damage the windows, scatter papers, or throw …

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The Adventures of Toto

Summary of the text: Grandfather bought Toto, a mischievous little red monkey, from a tonga-driver for five rupees. The tonga-driver had kept Toto tied to a feeding-trough, but Grandfather decided to add him to his private zoo at home. Toto had bright eyes, a white smile, and quick fingers. His tail served as a third …

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The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan

Bismillah Khan and the Shehnai’s Journey Emperor Aurangzeb banned the musical instrument “pungi” due to its harsh sound. However, a barber, belonging to a family of musicians, transformed the pungi into a melodious instrument by using a broader pipe with seven holes. Played in the Shah’s chambers by a barber (nai), it was named “shehnai”. …

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Compound Prepositions-Advanced

Choose the right answer. Start Quiz! Your name and School: 1. in front ofin accordance withfor the sake of the ancient customs of her tribe, Maya was preparing for the coming harvest festival. In spite ofIn case ofDue to the long-standing tradition, every family in the tribe had a unique role in the preparation process. …

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The sound of music-Part1

Summary of the lesson ‘The sound of music-Part1 Evelyn Glennie is a remarkable musician who faced significant challenges on her journey to success. At just seventeen years old, she embarked on her first day at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London. However, what made her situation even more daunting was the fact that …

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