How to Read Newspaper
The best way to start the preparation for any exam is through newspapers. There is no better alternative than newspapers. In fact, newspapers are the single most important source of information that can steer you through examination! Take any one newspaper, to start with, and read it thoroughly. The Hindu is the most popular suggestion for the choice of newspaper but other papers can also be followed. To list:
Read the newspaper religiously, every single day. This has to become a habit, newspaper is from now, a part of your daily routine.
You can start with reading everything from the newspaper, and then slowly try to make selective reading, which will come naturally after some days. Try not to go into much of political news, but rest of all of them are always useful to read. Some of the sections to cover (not in any order):
National and social events
International
Economics and business
Sports
Editorial and Op-Ed
Opinions and discussions
Newspaper reading should be complemented by background study through internet and weekly magazines. For example, once you read a news item, say on Nuclear Reactors in India, try to get as much information related to the area, by reading from Wikipedia or reading an analysis from Frontline. This is the way to improve your knowledge and understanding about the topic.
It does take quite a bit of time to complete the newspaper, anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours, or more. Don’t worry on the time as such, though you can try and reduce the time taken, slowly. Time saved this way should be utilized for more background study as mentioned above, to get better understanding of the subject.
Newspaper reading, thus inculcates following merits in you:
- The Tribune
- Times Of India
- The Indian Express
- Economic Times
Read the newspaper religiously, every single day. This has to become a habit, newspaper is from now, a part of your daily routine.
You can start with reading everything from the newspaper, and then slowly try to make selective reading, which will come naturally after some days. Try not to go into much of political news, but rest of all of them are always useful to read. Some of the sections to cover (not in any order):
National and social events
International
Economics and business
Sports
Editorial and Op-Ed
Opinions and discussions
Newspaper reading should be complemented by background study through internet and weekly magazines. For example, once you read a news item, say on Nuclear Reactors in India, try to get as much information related to the area, by reading from Wikipedia or reading an analysis from Frontline. This is the way to improve your knowledge and understanding about the topic.
It does take quite a bit of time to complete the newspaper, anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours, or more. Don’t worry on the time as such, though you can try and reduce the time taken, slowly. Time saved this way should be utilized for more background study as mentioned above, to get better understanding of the subject.
Newspaper reading, thus inculcates following merits in you:
- Reading skills
- Vocabulary build-up
- General Awareness
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