NCERT’s new Class 9 English book cuts syllabus: Why the shift is bigger than it looks

NCERT’s Kaveri is not just a new Class 9 English textbook. It is a reset. With Beehive and Moments gone, the syllabus has been cut sharply, Indian authors have moved closer to the centre, and the book reflects a wider push towards cultural rootedness and competency-based learning. The bigger question now is whether classrooms are ready for the change.