Reading Suggestion-1
Article Name: Before he became Mahatma
Author Name: Neera Chandhoke
Source: The Hindu
Category: History
Five Words to learn from this article:
Reconcile: Restore friendly relations between.
Multitude: A large number of people or things.
Vandalize: Deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property).
Postcolonial: Occurring or existing after the end of colonial rule.
Fulcrum: The point against which a lever is placed to get a purchase, or on which it turns or is supported.
Reading Suggestion-2
Article Name: How not to make America great again
Author Name: SA Aiyar
Source: The Times of India
Category: International News/Economics
Five Words to learn from this article:
Stranded: (Of a boat, sailor, or sea creature) left aground on a shore.
Stagnant: (Of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence.
Nostalgia: A sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past.
Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
Reading Suggestion-3
Article Name: Learn as you celebrate
Author Name: Sitakant Mahapatra
Source: The Economic Times
Category: Spirituality
Five Words to learn from this article:
Thine: Archaic form of yours; the thing or things belonging to or associated with thee.
Hymn: A religious song or poem of praise to god or a god.
Venerate: Regard with great respect; revere.
Formidable: Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Vanquish: Defeat thoroughly.
