Siblings hold a unique place in our lives—they’re our partners in mischief, our first friends, and often our lifelong supporters. Around the world, different cultures celebrate these bonds in their own ways. Two such celebrations are Siblings Day, observed in the US, Canada, and parts of Europe, and Raksha Bandhan, a centuries-old Hindu festival in India. Let’s explore these holidays and what makes them special.
World Poetry Day, celebrated each year on 21st March, is a special occasion dedicated to the art of poetry. Established by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) in 1999, this day aims to promote linguistic diversity, support endangered languages, and encourage appreciation for the beauty of poetry. The date was chosen to coincide with the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, symbolising renewal, creativity, and growth. Since its inception, World Poetry Day has evolved into a global celebration, uniting poets, readers, and educators to honour the timeless power of poetic expression.
About the title "Virtually True"
The phrase "Virtually True" is an example of an oxymoron, a literary device that combines two contradictory or opposite terms to create a paradoxical effect. In this case, "virtually" suggests something that is almost or nearly true, while "true" implies absolute truth. The juxtaposition of these words creates a thought-provoking or ironic effect, often used to highlight complexity or ambiguity in a situation.
You are Rachita Verma / Ronit Verma, the Girl-captain/ Boy-captain of DAV Public School, Nagpur. Email the Principal of your School requesting permission to organise a cleanliness drive on your school campus. You should include the purpose of the drive and how it will be organised. You may copy the given template to write your email.
Subject: Request to Organise a Cleanliness Drive
Dear Principal,
I'm Ronit Verma, the Boy-captain of DAV Public School, Nagpur. I’m writing to request your permission to organise a cleanliness drive within our school campus.
Class 10 - English
Stanza 1:
"Not marble, nor the gilded monuments
Of princes, shall outlive this powerful rhyme;
But you shall shine more bright in these contents
Than unswept stone, besmear'd with sluttish time."
You are Rohan Sharma/ Ritu Sharma, a student of Vintage Public School, Pitam Pura, Delhi. You have lost your library card. Write an application in about 120-150 words to the Librarian of your school, requesting her to issue you a new library card. Give all the necessary details.
By: Vikram Seth
Summary:
The poem tells the story of a boastful frog and a talented nightingale. Every night, the frog sings terribly, much to the annoyance of the other creatures in the bog. One night, a beautiful song fills the air – it's the nightingale singing for the first time. The frog is awestruck by her song.
Q1: The increasing number of vehicles on the city roads not only causes inconvenience to the people but also affects the health of millions of people. Write a letter to the Editor of an esteemed daily, giving your suggestions regarding checking the number of vehicles on roads. You are Rahul/Rubina of Bengaluru.
Subject: Increasing number of vehicles on the city roads
"Mrs Packletide's Tiger" by H.H. Munro (also known as Saki) is a satirical short story that was first published in 1924. The story takes place in India and revolves around Mrs Packletide, a wealthy and ambitious woman who desires to gain social recognition by shooting a tiger.
Radha: Hey brother, what are you doing?
Brother: Not much, just scrolling through social media.
Radha: Have you finished your homework yet?
Brother: Yeah, I finished it earlier.
A group of words which make complete sense is called a Sentence.
A sentence can be:
1. Assertive / Declarative
2. Interrogative
3. Imperative
4. Exclamatory
Formal letters are written to people who are not known to us personally. It is written in the formal language with a specific format for business or official purposes.
Here we talk about two types of formal letters
- Application to the Principal
- Letter to the Editor
The tense of an event expresses its time-location. The verb form in a sentence helps to distinguish the different tenses. Past, present, and future are the three main tenses. Each of these tenses has four distinct features in English: simple, perfect, continuous (also known as progressive), and perfect continuous.
Question: Read the passage given below.
1. Maharana Pratap ruled over Mewar only for 25 years. However, he accomplished so much grandeur during his reign that his glory surpassed the boundaries of countries and time turning him into an immortal personality. He along with his kingdom became a synonym for valour, sacrifice and patriotism. Mewar had been a leading Rajput kingdom even before Maharana Pratap occupied the throne. Kings of Mewar, with the cooperation of their nobles and subjects, had established such traditions in the kingdom, as augmented their magnificence despite the hurdles of having a smaller area under their command and less population. There did come a few thorny occasions when the flag of the kingdom seemed sliding down. Their flag once again heaved high in the sky thanks to the gallantry and brilliance of the people of Mewar.
A Very Short Summary
This is a Goa baker's pen portrait. Lucio Rodrigues discusses the Portuguese influence on bread-making and how the tradition is still alive and well today. The baker is a vital member of the community because bread and other baked goods are essential. Its variety is essential at various times. The baker would do his job. All the youngsters would come to the narrator's residence twice a day competition for a glimpse of the breads in his basket The customary attire worn by a some of the things that baker wears and the fact that he is known as a pader are some of the things that you should know about him. The narrator tells us some interesting topics through this pen drawing.
Summary
Coorg, often known as Kodagu, is a tiny district in Karnataka. Coorg is located between Mangalore and Mysore on the coast. It is a really lovely place, according to the writer, and it must have come from God's domain. It is Karnataka's smallest district. Coffee plantations, evergreen rainforests, and spices are all famous in Coorg. Evergreen rainforests cover 30% of the country's surface. From September to March is the best time to visit this location. It's a beautiful day. The aroma of coffee fills the room. Beautiful colony bungalows can be found in ideal locations.
Q1. Where is Coorg located? Which plantations is it home too?
Answer: Coorg is located in Karnataka midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore. It is evergreen rainforest, with spices and coffee plantations.
Q2. Name two distinct traits of the people of Coorg.
Answer:
1. fiercely independent and brave.
2. tradition of hospitality
Coorg Regiment is the most decorated in the Indian army feel proud in sharing the courageous tales of their sons and fathers.
