Kaveri

How I Taught My Grandmother to Read

This chapter from Kaveri (Class 9 English) shows how literacy brings independence through the real-life journey of Krishtakka, a 62-year-old grandmother. Guided by her 12-year-old granddaughter, she learns the Kannada alphabet with determination. The story also highlights respect for teachers and the power of literature like Kashi Yatre.

Bharat Our Land

“Bharat Our Land” from Class 9 English (Kaveri) is an ode that celebrates India’s natural splendour and spiritual heritage. Through images of Himavant, the Ganga and the Upanishads, the poet builds patriotic pride. The refrain “she’s peerless, let’s praise her!” highlights admiration and national identity.

The Pot Maker

“The Pot Maker” from Class 9 English (Kaveri) explores Sentila’s strong desire to learn pot making despite her mother Arenla’s resistance. Through secret practice, community pressure, and Onula’s timely guidance, Sentila finally masters the craft. The chapter highlights vocation, tradition, and the cost of skilled handmade work.

Gifts of Grace: Honouring Our Vocations

“Gifts of Grace: Honouring Our Vocations” (Kaveri, Class 9 English) uses riddles and a reflective poem to recognise everyday workers and craftspeople. It highlights the role, dignity, and social value of diverse vocations, and invites students to analyse imagery, tone, and message.

Winds of Change

“Winds of Change” explores the Indian hand fan (pankha)—its origin from “pankh,” early evidence at Ajanta, and its use in temples and royal courts. It highlights regional designs, materials, and how pankhas shifted from daily utility to decorative craft items. The chapter also stresses preserving this heritage through awareness and workshops.

Canvas of Soil

“Canvas of Soil” from the Class 9 English book Kaveri presents a garden as a painter’s artwork. Students learn key art terms like palette, hue, and canvas, and explore how seeds, soil, and seasons create vivid imagery. The chapter builds poetic appreciation through metaphor, rhyme scheme, and allegory.

Vitamin-M

“Vitamin-M” from the Class 9 English (Kaveri) reader explores caring for the elderly through Ravi and his Grandpa. The story highlights memory lapses, independence, and family responsibility, using humour and suspense to teach empathy and respect for ageing.

I Cannot Remember My Mother

Explore Rabindranath Tagore’s poem “I Cannot Remember My Mother” from Class 9 English (Kaveri). Learn how childhood memories return through sound, smell, and sight, and how nature and symbols help the poet feel his mother’s presence. Includes imagery, refrain, tone, and key vocabulary support.

The World of Limitless Possibilities

Explore the Paralympics as a celebration of resilience and extraordinary talent, and learn how it challenges stereotypes about disability. Through an inspiring interview with Dr. Deepa Malik, this chapter highlights determination, inclusivity, and “ability beyond disability” for Class 9 learners.

Nine Gold Medals

Twin Melodies

“Twin Melodies” from Kaveri (English, Class 9) is a short play about Shruti, a young violinist torn between classical Hindustani traditions and an Indo‑Western fusion group. It highlights family expectations, honest communication, and how support can bridge generational differences in art.

A Friend Found in Music

Carrier of Words

“Carrier of Words” from Class 9 English (Kaveri) highlights Gramin Dak Sewaks (GDS) who deliver letters and money orders in India’s most remote regions. Through Khetaram’s desert route near the Indo-Pakistan border, the chapter shows hardship, trust, and the social value of postal services.

Words

Follow That Dream

“Follow That Dream” (Kaveri, English) is a mother’s letter to her teenage daughter, urging her to pursue a dream with passion, conviction, and planning. It highlights the effort, sacrifice, time, and support network needed to turn wishes into achievements, while accepting that dreams can evolve with life.

Believe in Yourself