“An Alien Hand” by Jayant Narlikar, is a part of the Class 7 English curriculum in India. An Alien Hand Summary Tilloo is a young boy who lives with his parents on Mars. The people of Mars live underground because the surface of the planet is too harsh to sustain life. Tilloo’s father works in … Read more
A Tiger in the House is a short story by Ruskin Bond, first published in 1956. It is about a tiger cub named Timothy who is found by the narrator’s grandfather and brought home to live with them. Timothy is raised like a pet, and he quickly becomes friends with the narrator and his other … Read more
Once upon a time, there was a lady who lived in a big house on the edge of a forest. One day, she was walking in the forest when she came across a small, starving bear cub. The bear was so weak that it could barely move. The lady took pity on the bear and … Read more
Chandni is a short story by Ruskin Bond about an old man named Abbu Khan who lives in the town of Almora. Abbu Khan loves goats and has many of them, but they all have a habit of running away to the hills. One day, Abbu Khan buys a young goat and names her Chandni. … Read more
The story “I Want Something in a Cage” by Ruskin Bond is about a pet shop owner named Mr. Purcell. One day, a strange man enters the shop and asks for something in a cage. Mr. Purcell shows him a variety of birds and animals, but the man is not interested in any of them. … Read more
Long ago, elephants did not have trunks. There was a baby elephant named Golu who had a small, bulgy nose. He was very curious and loved to ask questions. One day, he asked a mynah bird what crocodiles ate for dinner. The mynah told him that crocodiles ate elephants and that Golu should be careful … Read more
“The Cop and the Anthem” is a short story written by O. Henry. It tells the tale of a homeless man named Soapy who tries to get arrested so he can spend the winter months in a warm jail cell. However, his attempts at committing minor crimes are thwarted each time. In the end, Soapy … Read more
Introduction: The chapter begins by describing the harsh conditions of the desert. It is a land of sand, heat, and wind. There is little vegetation or water, and the animals and plants that live there have adapted to these harsh conditions. Animals of the desert: The chapter describes some of the animals that live in the desert, … Read more
The story is about a young boy named Kari who is given a baby elephant named Kari. The boy is nine years old and has never had a pet before. He is excited to take care of Kari and learn everything he can about elephants. The boy takes Kari for walks in the forest, bathes … Read more
“The Tiny Teacher” is a story included in the English textbook for Class 7 students. It is written by renowned Indian author, Ruskin Bond. The story revolves around the protagonist, the author himself, and his encounter with a tiny but wise creature—a lizard. The narrator, a young boy, finds himself fascinated by a small, green … Read more