1. The Best Christmas Present in the World 

 Content: A touching story about a letter from a British soldier during World War I that speaks of a brief moment of peace during the war on Christmas Day.

 Objective: Understand the importance of peace, humanity, and the emotional bonds formed even in times of conflict.

 2. The Tsunami 

 Content: This chapter recounts reallife stories of survival and loss during the 2004 Tsunami, highlighting human resilience and the unpredictability of natural disasters.

 Objective: Learn about the impact of natural disasters and how people react and survive through such calamities.

 3. Glimpses of the Past 

 Content: A series of illustrated events from the history of India, showing the British rule, the plight of Indians, and the awakening of national consciousness.

 Objective: Gain insight into the events leading to India’s freedom struggle and the conditions that shaped the nation’s history.

 4. Bepin Choudhury's Lapse of Memory 

 Content: A humorous story of a man, Bepin Choudhury, who is convinced by his friends that he has lost his memory of a trip he never took, leading to a series of amusing situations.

 Objective: Understand how memory plays a role in shaping our identity and how others can influence our perceptions.

 5. The Summit Within 

 Content: A personal account of Major H.P.S. Ahluwalia, who recounts his experience of climbing Mount Everest and how the summit of a mountain symbolizes inner achievements.

 Objective: Explore the theme of personal growth, determination, and overcoming inner challenges through external adventures.

 6. The School Boy 

 Content: A poem by William Blake that reflects a boy’s disinterest in school and his longing to be free, likening school to a cage.

 Objective: Learn about the importance of nurturing freedom and happiness in education rather than a rigid, structured environment.

 7. The Open Window 

 Content: A humorous short story by Saki (H.H. Munro) about a mischievous girl who tells a fabricated story, tricking a nervous guest into believing her wild tale.

 Objective: Understand the themes of deception, humor, and how appearances can be misleading.

 8. Jalebis 

 Content: A story about a schoolboy who spends his school fees on jalebis and the subsequent moral lesson he learns about temptation and responsibility.

 Objective: Explore the themes of responsibility, consequences of actions, and moral lessons in everyday life.

 9. The Comet – I 

 Content: The story revolves around the discovery of a comet and the superstitions surrounding it, focusing on scientific curiosity and rational thinking.

 Objective: Encourage scientific thinking and challenge superstitions with reason and evidence.

 10. Ancient Education System of India 

 Content: A lesson about the ancient education system in India, focusing on the holistic approach to learning in ancient times, including the values of knowledge and wisdom.

 Objective: Learn about India’s rich cultural heritage in education and compare it with modern systems of education.