O. Henry is the pen name of the American writer William Sydney Porter, known for infusing wit, gentle humour, and surprise endings in his short stories. “Hearts and Hands” is not an exception. About the Story “Hearts and Hands” by O. Henry is a story told during the course of a train journey to Denver. […]
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My Greatest Olympic Prize By Jesse Owens
“My Greatest Olympic Prize” (by By Jesse Owens) is a true story; its an autobiographical account of Jesse Owens’ experience of true friendship at the Berlin Olympics 1936 where he won four gold medals. Summary During the 1936 Olympics, Jesse Owens walked away with four gold medals. However, Adolf Hitler was pretty confident that Luz […]
A Horse and Two Goats by R K Narayan
R. K. Narayan in his short story “A Horse and Two Goats” uses humour to touch upon several important social issues. The story is set in a fictional village in Tamil Nadu named Kritam where the protagonist of the story, Muni, lives. Most of the houses in the village are made of bamboo thatch, straw […]
After Blenheim by Robert Southey
After Blenheim by Robert Southey is an anti-war poem (opposed to war) that offers deep insights on war and its consequences. Written in the form of a ballad, the poem is centered around one of the major battles of eighteenth century – the Battle of Blenheim in which the allied forces (coalition of forces including […]
Abou Ben Adhem by Leigh Hunt
Abou Ben Adhem by Leigh Hunt: Summary, analysis, Notes. Introduction Through the poem Abou Ben Adhem, Leigh Hunt conveys the message that more than loving god, we all must love mankind more; such an act pleases the lord even more. Loving our fellowmen is an act that is appreciated by God. This is a narrative […]
“I wandered lonely as a Cloud” (Daffodils) by William Wordsworth
“I wandered lonely as a Cloud” (also known as Daffodils) by William Wordsworth: Analysis and notes. Introduction William Wordsworth is a well-known poet who loved nature and believed in nature’s healing power. William Wordsworth’s lyrical poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” (also commonly known as ‘Daffodils’ or ‘The Daffodils’) celebrates the beauty of nature […]
Chief Seattle’s Speech (1854): Summary, review, analysis
Chief Seattle’s Speech – Treasure Trove of short Stories. Also find ICSE project/assignment questions on Chief Seattle’s Speech. Introduction Globally, forest cover continues to decline at an alarming rate as deforestation continues playing havoc with the climate. American novelist and poet, Henry Cuyler Bunner, is able to foresee the impending destruction and makes an ardent […]
Public Expenditure (Economics): Principles and Importance
Public Expenditure is an important concept in Economics. Lets take a closer look at its causes and important principles. What is Public Expenditure? Public expenditure is the expenditure incurred by the central, state and local governments to satisfy the common wants of people such as education, health, administration, defence, infrastructure (roads, trains) etc. Most of […]
MS Paint for students
Microsoft Paint, also commonly referred to as ‘MS Paint’ is a computer program that lets you do basic graphics and painting. You can use it to draw, colour and edit pictures. You can also import pictures from an external digital camera. Although it looks like a basic tool (as compared to applications like Photoshop), it […]
ICSE Class / Grade 9: Syllabus, lessons, exercises, question papers and practice tests
ICSE Class / Grade 9: Syllabus, lessons, exercises, question papers and practice tests. Mathematics Number System – Rational and Irrational Numbers Profit, Loss and Discount Compound Interest Algebraic Identities – Expansions Factorization Changing the Subject of a Formula Linear Equations in One Variable Simultaneous Linear Equations Indices Logarithms Triangles Mid Point and Intercept Theorems Similarity […]
Venn diagram for kids
What is a Venn diagram A Venn diagram shows the relationship between two different hings in a visual way. A Venn diagrams sorts data into two or three circles which overlap in the middle. Each circle follows a certain rule, the things mentioned in the overlapping part (the intersection) follow both rules. Venn diagram for […]
What is a micro-market
Micro-Market in Retail A micro market is an unmanned retail space where individuals can purchase food and beverages. Micro markets can include a wide variety of fresh and healthy items that are restocked regularly. They are popular additions to employee break rooms, where they can be custom-fit to the size and shape of the area […]
Elections in India (History / Social Studies)
Elections in India: Notes, questions and answers. In a democratic form of government, people choose representatives to form the government. This process of electing a leader is known as an election. The Election Commission announces the elections in India and also conducts the elections. The party that wins the maximum seats in the elections forms […]
ICSE Creative Writing
ICSE creative writing topics. Write compositions of (300-350 words) on all the following. Use varied and appropriate and vocabulary sense imagery. 1. Describe and write about a couple of snapshot moments of your earliest childhood memories. Who was your best friend then? Recollect some of the fun things you used to do together. Do you […]
Revolutions in Development Inquiry (Robert Chambers): Book Review
A summary of 300-500 words has to be made out of the 1st chapter of this book. Experiences of researchers in the 1970s, in countries like Kenya, India and Sri Lanka, revealed that large-scale multi-subject questionnaires for rural research had several limitations; they were huge, laborious, costly and vulnerable to many errors. Researchers spent a […]
ICSE English conversation (listening & speaking) skills for class 9 & 10
ICSE English conversation skills (listening & speaking skills) for classes 9 & 10. Students of ICSE Class 10 & 9 are required to choose any one of the topics provided and prepare a two minute speech on the same. The speech is followed by a question and answer session where the examiner tries to assess […]
Angel in disguise: Summary, Notes (by T.S Arthur)
An Angel in Disguise (1851) was featured in Arthur’s collection, After a Shadow and Other Stories. “The sweetness of that sick child, looking ever to her in love, patience, and gratitude, was as honey to her soul, and she carried her in her heart as well as in her arms, a precious burden.” The Story-line […]
Silk Industry: ICSE Class X Geography Project
Silk, considered by many as the queen of all fabrics, is one of India’s most important industries. India is the second largest producer of silk, contributing to about one-fifth of the world’s silk production. India produces a variety of silks and the sericulture industry in India employs thousands of people. The secret to silk production […]
Doing Business In China: Essay
Doing Business In China: What factors have made some companies successful when it comes to doing business in this country. Why some foreign-funded enterprise became successful, when entering the China market while others fail, and why some grow relatively faster than the rest? Reasons to explain all these are complex and varied. The following factors […]
Old Man at Bridge: Summary, Notes (by Ernest Hemingway)
Old Man at Bridge by Ernest Hemingway: Summary, notes, questions and answers. Old Man at Bridge: Story The story “Old Man at the Bridge” by Earnest Hemingway is set in the backdrop of Spanish Civil War; it was a war-like situation as the Fascists forces were advancing towards Ebro. Our narrator, a news reporter, is […]
