What magazines interest you? Films ,Politics,Home and Garden ,Social Issue ..

@kiran8 (15348)
Mangalore, India
December 20, 2010 11:00am CST
According to statistics interest in reading magazines has gone up all over the world. There are new magazines hitting news stands each week or each month . There are innumerable magazines written on Politics, Social Issues, Women Issues, Home and Garden, Nature , Travel and of course Films in all languages. Personally speaking, I read a couple of weekly magazines in Kannada , our regional language, and two English magazines regularly and any other magazine I come across. But somehow the only magazines I stay away from are Film magazines. Friends ,What kind of magazines interest you? In regional language or English?
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@webearn99 (1742)
• India
20 Dec 10
Mostly news magazines. I like digests too! As far as languages are concerned, English and Telugu. I can read Kannada too as the script has similarities with Telugu, but understanding is limited.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
20 Dec 10
Hi webearn, so you are from AP It is the same with me,, I can read Telugu because the script is similar to that of Telugu lol..Reader's digest has always been a favorite with me as well - thanks a lot for your views and all the best
@webearn99 (1742)
• India
20 Dec 10
Howda? Nanag Kannada swalp swalp guttu. Is it so? I know Kannada a little.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
20 Dec 10
LOL, thats correct ! Naaku telugu teri ledu, not sure if I am right! but that is the best I can do...
• United States
22 Dec 10
I really enjoy a lot of different magazines but I don't always buy too many of them. I do purchase Runner's World but I really enjoy Biking and Backpacker's too. Those are my three favorite but I also like certain nature magazines and more educational magazines. i also enjoy some of the healthy food ones and any kind of fitness magazine!
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
23 Dec 10
Hi mac,Your choice is leaning towards sports, nature and adventure !I too love fitness and health magazine besides home and garden.I feel that the nature and travel magazines are the most interesting - all the best
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
24 Dec 10
That would be a great experience - Merry Christmas to you and a Wonderful New Year ahead
• United States
23 Dec 10
Yeah, pretty much! I hope to work in a couple of hiking trips on nicer days after the first of the year!
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
27 Feb 11
I do read monthly magazines. Some I subscribe to and read regularly, and some I would buy at the bookstores while walking around and browsing in the store. The ones I subscribe to are those related to my work, my business activities. Reading magazines is a very helpful way to keep updated with the developments in the country and in different parts of the world.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
27 Feb 11
Hi greenline,I agree with what you say. Reading magazines helps us keep up to date with current events especially those that cater to political and day today events happening around the country and the world.Thanks a lot for sharing your views, enjoy your evening
• Philippines
21 Dec 10
i like fashion magazines such as candymag and cosmo.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
22 Dec 10
Thanks alot sweetmary, SIMPLYD...I have not read any of the ones you have mentioned. Anyhow, I am not too interested in fashion magazines - all the best and have a nice day
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
21 Dec 10
Same with you, i also like Candymag and Cosmo. I also like Preview.
@meuji100 (198)
• Philippines
21 Dec 10
I like reading home and garden magazines. They are interesting and you can learn new ways on how to make your home better. I like when they are written in English.
@Arteta (77)
21 Dec 10
if you live in England, most magazines will be written in English, unless you don't live in England.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
22 Dec 10
Hi meuji, the same here, I can never get enough of them. I love to read about home decor and gardening. I subscribe for Good Housekeeping which is excellent ! thanks a loy for your response and all the best
• Pakistan
21 Dec 10
Well I love gaming magazines. I have subscribed to THE OFFICIAL PLAYSTATION MAGAZINE.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
22 Dec 10
Hi tala, Arteta, thanks a lot for your response I have never gone through a gaming magazine , but will just check it out...all the best
@Arteta (77)
21 Dec 10
oh yeah, its easier now, just to read reviews and previews on Gamespot. I forgot i used to read Playstation magazines as well.
@youless (112108)
• Guangzhou, China
21 Dec 10
Of course I prefer to read the regional language because it will be easy for me to understand it. I especially enjoy reading magazines about computer and cooking. I love China
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
23 Dec 10
Hi youless, I have seen many people preferring to read the locally printed magazines, and for obvious reasons, since it provides the most useful information - thanks a lot and all the best
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
21 Dec 10
I subscriber to a couple of Figure Skating magazines, and several Science Fiction magazines. And I like to read People and Newsweek in doctor's offices. :D
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
23 Dec 10
Hi dawnald, thanks a lot for your response I too like Science Fiction magazines and stories, but we do not find many in that category here in India.I guess most people end up reading magazines at Doctors offices
@bhanusb (5709)
• India
22 Dec 10
Hi kiran, I generally read weekly magazines in Bangla(Bengali)our regional language. I also don't like to read Film magazine. The pictures of this type of magazine are mostly vulgar. I'm interested to read travel magazines. I also read short stories and political topics. I was a subscriber of the famous English Magazine 'Reader Digest'. But this magazine filled my bookshelf. So I gave up to read Reader Digest.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
23 Dec 10
Hi bhanu,I too am not a great fan of film magazines, in fact , haven't bought one or read one for years. Travel and nature magazines are the best to read since they are interesting and give you a lot of knowledge - all the best Bhanu, enjoy your evening
@jenzai (388)
• Philippines
2 Jan 11
English had been the mode of usage even if it's a regional reading materials.Anyway,in my part i like politics and social issues, this has been with the influence i had from my parents and with my work. I seldom read gardening magazines.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
4 Jan 11
Hi jenzai, thanks a lot for sharing your views You seem to be very concerned about social issues and politics. Gardening magazines interest those who are interested in plants - all the best and Have a Great New Year
• India
4 Jan 11
Hello kiran I buy india today, readers digest, electronics for you, popular electronics, business today, three newspapers, my wife and daughter in law buy magazines for women, on cooking, faishion etc.. Thank you so much for the discussion. Professor ‘Bhuwan’. . Cheers have a lucky day ahead. God bless you.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
4 Jan 11
Hi professor, thanks a lot for the response I too like India Today and also Reader's digest. There is so much to read in each and every issue. I have collected some special editions of India Today and it interests most of my guests to go through them ! all the best, hope you are enjoying your holiday , happy mylotting
@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
22 Dec 10
I am mostly interested in reading magazines about Hollywood actors or local ones. But I'm also love in Reader's Digest, and magazines about health. But my favorite would be magazines about anime and movies.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
23 Dec 10
Hi lady,I too love Readers digest ,and magazines on health and food. Thanks a lot for your response , all the best, happy mylotting
@Arteta (77)
21 Dec 10
I don't really read magazines that often to be honest. I would never read any magazines about politics, that gets my nerves enough as it is, magazines would just exaggerate certain stories and stuff, just as much as newspapers do. I used to read sports magazines about Italian football, and i used to read car magazines, but i don't anymore.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
23 Dec 10
Hi Arteta,thanks a lot for your views I guess with the advent of the net, one can find most of the information here and so one tends to move away from books and magazines - all the best and enjoy your evening
• India
21 Dec 10
I desperately like car magazines.They are my favourite.You can say the first option!those newest and recent models of bugatti and other sport cars fascinates me really a lot.Film magazines are also time-passing!
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
23 Dec 10
Hi arnold, most men prefer either magazines on car,adventure or sports.I guess we women would casually glance through one if we happen to come across one would never think of buying one lol - thanks a lot and have a nice evening
21 Dec 10
I use to read a lot of film magazines but have pretty much stopped because most of what I ended up reading I had already read online at some point. I still look through the occassional one but no longer go out of my way to read every edition of one. Other than that I tend to look through a few other entertainment based magazines, mainly those who cover what is happening in the TV industry. But again I don't go out of my way to read every edition because most of the information can be found online. And that is why I am surprised that the interest in reading magazines is on the up because most of the content can be found online for free.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
22 Dec 10
Hi tdc, thanks a lot for the responsethere was a time when I too used to read a lot of fim magazines , but after a while one gets over it..You know, I never have read any magazines online so do not much about it, now after this discussion I have been trying to locate them here lol...I have always bought magazines and read them. However when we see the percentage of people possessing and using the internet, it is very small in India, so I can understand the magazine business doing well..have a nice evening
• Singapore
21 Dec 10
Car magazines interest me most. Preferably, if there's a magazine about planes, I'll be more than excited. I read car magazines to see what cars are featured inside, and what are the specifications so on and so forth. I don't know but it just interests me to see all those cars, that represent the advancing technology that's occurring in our Earth right now. I will prefer to read in English as I'm well-versed in that.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
22 Dec 10
Hi Judge,I too like flicking through Car magazines, it is interesting to read about the new models and see the prices some of which cost a bomb, but at least one can dream ! thanks a lot for the participation , all the best
@kodukodu84 (1569)
• Malaysia
21 Dec 10
I read magazines both in my own language and also English. I'm always interested to read every kind of issues including film, actors and actress. I just love reading actually. I love getting to know about what is going on in another country apart from my own country. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
22 Dec 10
Hi kodu, thanks a lot for your response It is good to know that you like keeping in touch with what is going on around you , all the best and have a nice evening
@doggydimon (1369)
• Philippines
21 Dec 10
I only buy magazines featuring nature and Travel magazine. I concern myself with issues bout Nature and I update myself with what is hot and new tourist discoveries around the world. I also buy magazines to update myself with the latest trends in the hotel industry.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
23 Dec 10
Hi dimon, I too am very interested in reading books and magazines on nature, travel and environment.Thanks a lot for your response - all the best
@zaga_cleuth (1407)
• Philippines
21 Dec 10
I love reading Gadgets magazine. I was on the coffee shop when I first saw it. There I was, I got hook. A great magazine that opens my mind to newly invented technologies and stuff. So cool to read and lot more to learn.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
22 Dec 10
Hi zaga, I understand how a person who is hooked on to gadgets feels, my son too is the same, likes to read a lot ...thanks a lot for your response - have a great evening
• Philippines
21 Dec 10
There's this local magazine which I love the most. Its in English and there are some articles written in our local language too for better understanding. I like to read parenting, fashion and also celebrity issues sometimes. I also love to read magazine articles regarding enterpreneurship and earning money in any legal way.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
23 Dec 10
Hi shinmin,Thanks a lot for the response The local magazines have the added advantage of catering to local taste besides providing some information that is useful - all the best and have a nice evening