Economist and EPW

Two magazines I just love to read but barely get the time to !

The Economist is just pleasant reading. So much information packed in that little thing. Of so many countries, cultures and economies. A great deal of research goes into every article. And the most interesting are the titles of the stories. Often wondered why I didnt think of this earlier !The title puts the article and the issue in perspective. 4 to 5 words that symbolise the problem and sometimes offer a solution. Though one could be critical of the "western" centric view of many articles on Asia with generalisations galore, it is difficult to dispute the authenticity of reporting as well as factual accuracy. And the best part is that it captures the essence of it all. Sometimes I wonder that a problem that captivated a nation for months together is encapsulated in half a page of deadly synopsis and how nicely.

Economic and Political Weekly. Grew up with it in college. Skipped many articles in the weekly journal because of the tilt it had to econometrics. Nevertheless loved the ideological tone and rationale of most of the articles. A distinguishing feature of the magazine, and common to the Economist, is the rigour of research that goes into it. Though at times the verbiose content could put a novice off. There is something with all these journals - a language of its own. Paradigmatic, dialectical,intellectual,globalised,critique,democratisation, etc etc. Wonderful reading at times.

Title of the Blog

The Middle Path. Moderation. Not being extremist in thought, ideology or action. Believing that there is an other side of the story too. Not being rigid. Being flexible.Pragmatic.Practical.One grows up, perhaps, with prejudiced views and visions. The worldview is limited to books and opinions of a closed circle of friends. As one experiences life and its nuances, one tends to realise that there is more to it than what you had imagined. You change views and believe in something you had never imagined you would endorse. Call it succumbing to realities of life or of being pragmatic. The more I think of it, the more I am recognising that the path of moderation is the best course.

Introduction

This blog is about my understanding, impressions and analysis of the World Trade Organisation, international law related to it.