Recommendation 1 from ‘The Hindu’
Article Name:Stories they tell about languages
By: Rama Kant Agnihotri
The idea that a tongue spoken by a large number of people across a territory is ‘pure’ and therefore must not be changed is wrong
Summary:
The article talks about our preception of language, formulation of language policies and their implementation and our attitude towards other languages which the author intercepts to be invariably polluted by the myths about language and the ways we try to make sure that such damage is irreparable and irreversible.
Learn Words from the article:
Impede: hindrances, obstruction
Clutch: to hold tightly
Dichotomy: division into parts
Codification: the process of arranging in a systematic form
Recommendation 2 from ‘The Guardian’
Article Name:It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you get a robot to do it
By: David Mitchell
The launch of the new Xbox One is just the latest sign that human activity is grinding to a halt
Summary:
The article talks about the new Xbox One which was launched last week. This new machine is said to have been designed to render obsolete every human activity. Read the article to find out more.
Learn Words from the article:
Ominous: threatening
Innumerate: unfamiliar with mathematical concepts
Console: to lessen the grief
Recommendation 3 from ‘The Economic Times’
Article Name:Sebi at 25: Why SEBI is an unusual example of public policy success in India
By: Ajay Shah
SEBI is an important story in India’s search for sound public administration.
Summary:
The article talks about the key roles SEBI plays in the achievement of economic reforms in India that is the equity market. SEBI originally was founded by Surendra Dave and a small team from IDBI in 1988.
Learn Words from the article:
Tumultuous: highly agitated.
Prodded: to poke with something pointed.
