The Power of 26 Letters
My son’s split-second decision may have changed a stranger’s life
Over the Rainbow: In conversation with queer-rights activist Pawan Dhall
RD speaks to queer-rights activist Pawan Dhall, one of the most prominent names at the head of the rainbow wave in India since the 1990s
Heart and Seoul
This bustling metropolis will woo you with its melting pot of futuristic architecture, ancient culture and natural beauty
Interview: How Jane Goodall is Keeping Hope Alive
The world-renowned naturalist isn’t slowing down in her mission to raise awareness about the planet’s shrinking biodiversity
Radhika Iyenger's 10 Favourite Reads of all time
Radhika Iyengar is an award-winning journalist based in Mumbai, who writes on arts and culture, marginalized communities, history and gender. Her debut work of non-fiction is Fire on the Ganges: Life Among the Dead in Banaras, which has been shortlisted for KLF Non-fiction Book Award.
65 years of Reader's Digest, India: Notes From the Editors' Desk
To commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Indian edition of Reader’s Digest, editors of this legacy publication, from 1954 till today, share their stories of what it was like at the helm of one of the world’s most widely read magazines
What a Great Idea! Ingenious innovations that are making the world a better place
From medical solutions to planet-saving ideas, big thinkers around the world are coming up with ways to make a positive impact. Here are a few of our favourites.
Dr Elliott's Very Polite Predators
New Zealand shark scientist Dr Riley Elliott is happiest when diving below the waves observing sharks, or lobbying for better understanding about the ocean’s most maligned occupants
Nightmare at the Nightclub
When the shooting started, a combat veteran’s lifesaving instincts kicked in
What I've Learnt from Reading Obituaries
Recently, I’ve begun using my TikTok account, called Tips from Dead People, to share some life lessons I’ve learned from obituaries. Here are a few favourites.
News from the World of Medicine: How Humour Helps the Heart, Breast Cancer Red Flags, Reversing Sleep Deprivation and more
The latest in medical research and health news you need to know
News from the World of Medicine: Beating Insomnia, A Cure for 'Mean World Syndrome', a Type-2 Diabetes breakthrough and more
The latest in medical research and health news you need to know
Farah Bashir's Favourite Reads
A communications consultant and former photojournalist with Reuters, Farah Bashir is the author of Rumours of Spring, her debut coming-of-age memoir about growing up amidst the political turmoil and violence in Kashmir.
Know Your Food: Tagine, The Soul of Morocco
Tagine offers a taste of North Africa as layered as the region’s history