Recommendation 1 from ‘The Economic Times’
Article Name:Police reform must be a top priority
By: ET Bureau
Civilians are targeted in counter-insurgency operations in parts of the country and custodial deaths, false encounter killings still continue
Summary:
The article states that the UP government has seeked CBI probe into the custodial death of an accused in blasts in 2007 while an FIR has been lodged against 42 people, including senior police and Intelligence Bureau officers.
Learn Words from the article:
Custodial: pertaining to custody
Accused: charged with a crime or fault
Outrageous: grossly offensive
Recommendation 2 from ‘The Hindu’
Article Name:Hampi’s past awaits a future
By: Editorial
Conservation cannot exist in isolation. It has to be seamlessly woven with the development of the region.
Summary:
The article talks about preserving the rich history of Hampi and enriching the tourist experience as a challenge. But the delay in finalizing a comprehensive plan to conserve the place has caused concern about the future of Hampi.
Learn Words from the article:
Delineate: to trace the outline of
Isolation: complete separation from others
Recommendation 3 from ‘The Guardian’
Article Name:Yahoo buying Tumblr is not a turnaround story
By: Michael Wolff
Yahoo is still sinking. The Tumblr purchase is an effort to salvage what value is left for activist investor Dan Loeb
Summary:
The article talks about the sinking level of Yahoo in the market and how its investor Dan Loeb appointed Marissa Mayer as the company’s CEO to make it a media story strong enough to shine a spotlight on her.
Learn Words from the article:
Dissident: disagreeing in opinion.
Encumbered: to hamper or hinder.
