Glimpses of India

 SUBMITTED BY -
NAME - YADIKA PAWAR
CLASS - 10TH D
ROLL NO. - 24
SUBJECT - ENGLISH
STUDENT ID. - 20150160788
 SUBMITTED TO-
TEACHER NAME - NEERU MAM
SCHOOL ID - 1002029
SCHOOL NAME - RAJKIYA SARVODAYA
KANYA VIDYALAYA MAYUR
VIHAR , PHASE-2, POCKET- B,
NEW DELHI

Glimpses of India
 The Baker From Goa
 Coorg
 The Tea From Asam

The Baker From Goa

Introduction-
This is a pen-portrait of a traditional Gaon
village baker who still has an important place
in his society.

Goa is very much influenced by Portuguese.
Their traditional family work is baking bread .They
are known as Pader in Goa .The writer tells about
his childhood days and his friendship with bakers.
In the morning the jingling sound of the bamboo
woke them from sleep .Through one hand the
baker supported the basket on his head and the
other hand banged the bamboo on the ground
.The villagers were much fond of the sweet bread
known as BOL.
Summary

It was one of the most essential marriage
gifts. Bread sellers wore a particular dress
known as Kabai. It was a single piece long
frock up to the knees. They recorded their
account on the wall in pencil . They always
looked happy and prosperous .

Coorg

Introduction-
Coorg is a coffee country,
famous for its rain forests
and spices.

Coorg is a piece of heaven in midway
between Mysore and the coastal town of
Mangalore .It is the smallest district of
Karnataka. It has evergreen forest, spices
coffee plantations. The perfect weather
commences from September to march.
Coffee estates and colonial bungalows
stand tucked under Canopies in prime
corners. People of Coorg are of Greek or
Arabic descent. Their traditional dress
resembles the Kuffia worn by the Arabs
and Kurds.
Summary

Their homes have a tradition of hospitality. Even now Kodavus
are the only people in India permitted to carry firearms with
out a licence.the river Kaveri obtains its water from the hills and
forest of Coorg. Mahaseer and Kingfisher dive for their catch.
Many animals like Squirrels, langurs and elephants etc are seen
in the forest. Adventure sports like river rafting, canoeing,
rappelling, rockclimbing, mountain biking and trekking. Many
birds, bees and butterfly accompany
the tourists. India's largest Tibetan
settlement nearby Bylakuppe is a
bonus for visitors in Coorg.

Tea from Assam

Introduction-
Pranjol's , a youngster from Assam is
Rajvir ‘s classmate at school in Delhi .
Pranjol's ‘s father is the manager of a
tea garden in upper Assam and
Pranjol had invited Rajvir to visit his
home during the summer vacation .

 Pranjol and Rajvir are class fellows in Delhi .
Pranjol’s parents are living in Assam . His
father is a manager of tea –garden in upper
Assam . Rajvir is invited to Assam by Pranjol
.In the train journey Rajvir told that over
8,00,000,000 cups of tea were drunk daily in
the world. On the way they view a
magnificent sight of tea bushes. Pranjol told
about the tea country and some legends
about tea. Rajvir told that tea was first drunk
in China . CHAI and CHINI have come from
Chinese. In 16th century tea came to Europe as
a medicine .
Summary

SUBMITTED BY -
NAME - YADIKA PAWAR
CLASS - 10th D
ROLL NO. - 24
SUBJECT - English
STUDENT ID. - 20150160788
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