What is ‘Editor’s Pick’?
In the most precise editorial language, it is a selection of the week’s best articles, condensed and reviewed for our users. Is this section of any good when we already provide daily reads to our users? Well, it most definitely is. The articles featured here will add to your knowledge bank as well as help you become better readers. Happy reading!
Article 1: The elephant in the room
This piece aims to depict the present status of Sino-India relations, in light of the past events and conflicts between the two nations, especially the 1962 war. The writer has explained the perceptions and narratives of the 1962 war in both the nations and, explicating the notion of the war not being a betrayal of trust, as trust never existed between them. The opinions of scholars and political specialists have been included in the article, describing the conflicts of ideas and policies between the nations over the years. The writer wants to change the wrongly formed notions about the relations between the two nations,
Article 2: Kejriwal a misfit in electoral politics
The article covers the most significant issue in the present day Indian politics-the movement against corruption, talking of how old it is and its present status. Commencing by talking about the unending sagas of scams and scandals , the writer goes on to talk about the role of media and Arvind Kejriwal in the whole crusade against corruption and predicts the probable fate of the Kejriwal campaign-i.e. it’s fading away due to the incompatibility with Indian politics. The writer illustrates the whole corruption scene by giving examples such as Nitin Ghadkari and Robert Vadra, supporting his hypothesis with facts and also throws light on other loopholes in the Indian political system, such as the lack of uniform guidelines regarding the posting and transfer of administrative officers. Overall, the writer tires to prove his point, using the past and present to explain that people will be soon disinterested in the whole thing.
Article 3: NEW YORK’S NEXT EXTREMIST SHOCK
This last piece talks about a recent issue- the catastrophe and aftereffects of the hurricane Sandy in the United States. A number of related topics have been discussed-the resilience of the American citizens, the impact of climate change and the frequent challenges that threaten the nation’s unity and test their strength. The writer has systematically listed down the major security challenges being faced by the US as well its achievements and importance on the global scale. Apart from that, the article talks about the loopholes revealed in the security systems, on the part of the administration, while stating some proposals that could strategically help accumulate funds to safeguard the nation, especially the coastal areas from similar natural calamities.
