Recommendation 1 from ‘The NewYorker’
Article Name:‘My Man’
By: ‘Paul Rudnik’
The unk
Summary:
The article is a comic one, with the writer conjuring up a whole story , playing the part of the wife of Jesus. Beginning from how they met till the point Jesus dies including an account based on the resurrection part, the writer has used up various historical characters to give a detailed account of the fictional life of the wife of Jesus.
Learn Words from the article:
Conflated: Add together different elements
Wracked: Smash or break forcefully
Intrigued: Cause to be interested or curious
Recommendation 2 from ‘The New York Times’
Article Name:‘Punch Sulzberger and His Times’
By: ‘Max Frankel’
An extraordinary boss
Summary:
The article is a tribute to the great media mogul Arthur Ochs Sulzberger who died recently at the age of 86, giving an account of his great success and successful leadership. Recalling his experiences with Arthur, the writer praises his straightforward manner, inner calm and extraordinary qualities and gives reasons why he was an extraordinary boss. It concludes by talking about his high hopes and optimistic outlook regarding the future of The Times.
Learn Words from the article:
Inadvertently: Without knowledge or intention
Insouciance: The cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you
Acquiesced: To agree or express agreement
Recommendation 3 from ‘The Hindu’
Article Name:‘Games of chance’
By: ‘Naveen Kumar’
The greatest gift is a passion for reading. : Elizabeth Hardwick
Summary:
The article is stating that beyond the famous sports in India, there are other sports like roing and gymnastics too that are being practices. However, the popularity has never been what it really could be. The article explores the why of the situation.
Learn Words from the article:
Indigenous: Native
Proximity: Nearness
Convenience: Ease
