Reading Matters

Hi Everyone,  Sharing this week’s list of 20 articles and short stories. https://aeon.co/essays/philosophical-theories-are-like-good-stories-margaret-macdonald https://theamericanscholar.org/tales-from-an-attic/ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/19/oxford-future-of-humanity-institute-closes https://www.elysian.press/p/no-one-buys-books https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/28/the-guardian-view-on-rethinking-economics-a-discipline-in-disarray-holds-too-much-sway-in-the-uk https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/29/eating-disorder-treatment-recovery https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/central-banks-should-create-shape-digital-payments-infrastructure-by-mariana-mazzucato-and-david-eaves-2024-04 https://daily.jstor.org/what-convenience-stores-say-about-urban-war-zones/ https://www.historytoday.com/archive/feature/rehabilitating-east-india-companys-nabobs https://www.theamericanconservative.com/covid-and-the-good-time-economy/ https://aeon.co/e

Hi Everyone,  April 23rd is observed as World Book Day in India and many countries. There will be several events and book fairs tomorrow and during the week. The importance of reading will be discussed by many.  I would want you to think of that person who gave you your first book - did you get it on your birthday or was it from a teacher or a prize you won at a competition? I cannot remember when and who gave me my first book but reading is something I picked up from my mother. My aunts always bought books for my brother and me on our birthdays and that's how the world of reading unfolded.  So this World Book Day, thank the person who gave you your first book and share the joy of reading with someone else.  Sharing this week’s list of 20 articles and short stories.  https://bloomsburyliterarystudiesblog.com/2024/03/descartess-stove.html https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v46/n08/terry-eagleton/where-does-culture-come-from https://www.noemamag.com/traveling-at-the-speed-of-the-soul/ h

Hi Everyone,  Sharing this week’s list of 20 articles and short stories.  https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/14/the-guardian-view-on-pilgrimage-a-21st-century-spiritual-exercise https://aeon.co/essays/how-scots-freethinkers-managed-to-loosen-christianitys-grip https://daily.jstor.org/the-industrial-revolution-and-the-rise-of-policing/ https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/can-china-get-out-of-its-rut https://www.historytoday.com/archive/history-matters/when-nostalgia-was-deadly https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/202404/why-divorce-rates-can-spike-in-spring https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2024/04/08/climate-change/european-human-rights-climate-litigation/ https://apps.bostonglobe.com/metro/2023/10/literacy-education-strategies/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/14/the-guardian-view-on-local-councils-they-must-meet-the-needs-of-communities-not-just-whitehall https://www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/columnists

Hi  Hope you had a great week. For me, it was a special week. It was my mum's birthday and we also had a family wedding to attend. So I had a wonderful week as we spent time with family - a much needed break indeed! Sharing below a list of 20 articles and 2 books. I understand that finding time to read may be challenging at times but reading is important and plays an important role in doing well at competitive exams.  You can begin by setting a timer for 25 mins of reading for the whole week and see how you fare. Record how you felt - both positive and negative feelings. These will help you understand yourself better and help you build the habit of reading.  Good luck to you and do write to me so I can be of better service and help to you.  https://harpers.org/archive/2024/04/redeeming-time/ https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/what-is-space-for https://daily.jstor.org/the-legal-struggles-of-the-lgbtqia-community-in-india/ https://hedgehogreview.com/web-features/thr/posts/am

Hi everyone  Back after a long, long time. I was a little busy and apologise for not putting up a reading list for weeks. But I must also appreciate one student who kept checking on me, wondering if I was unwell and hence not able to send the list. So restarting the reading list and I promise to be consistent and post this list every week.  Hope you like this articles shared this week. Do write and let me know which articles you enjoyed the most.  Reading List by Rochelle Dsouza - Year 2024 - 1st April  https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/a60268078/productivity-journey-review/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/01/conspiracy-monetisation-social-media-kate-middleton https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/31/japan/japan-april-1-changes/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/melting-polar-ice-sheets-are-slowing-earths-rotation-that-could-change-how-we-keep-time-180984046/ https://aeon.co/essays/why-have-humans-evolved-to-have-a-long-journey-to-adulthood https://philos