Share it                                         JANUARY ISSUE                     Subscribe   |   Give a Gift In the Magazine: Reader's Digest India - January 2012  COVER Is This Any Way to Lose Weight? Lisa Davis A contrarian tells you what you’ve been doing wrong in your effort to slim down. The Art of Being Creative Nine simple ways to tap your imagination. Istanbul National Geographic Traveler A megacity that combines the best of East and West.   F E A T U R E S In With the New! Robert Kiener New Year traditions from around the world. REAL-LIFE DRAMA- Back From the Dead Nicholas Hune-Brown Niolys Garcia died twice during childbirth. And lived to tell her story. At Home in the World Peggy Northrop Michelle Obama talks about her passions and how she’s trying to live a normal life. QUICK STUDY - Diamonds Are Forever Doris Kochanek Learn about the history and romance behind these most precious of stones. Where Are Our Manners? Rory Evans Boorish behaviour is becoming commonplace. It’s time to change. The Lone Banker Julia Belluz He successfully steered his country through the global financial crisis. Hysterectomy: A Woman’s Right to Choose Charu Bahri Don’t rush into this major surgery. You have easier options. BONUS READ - The Spy’s Son Bryan Denson The poignant story of a father and his son. D E P A R T M E N T S Outrageous!  -  What’s the cost of incarceration?     My Story - My mother-in-law accused our helper of a terrible crime. Kindness of Strangers - A moment of generosity, a lifetime of gratitude. Heroes  - A fun-filled reunion that led to hope for thousands of little girls. Language  - The plain logic of South Indian English.. Look Twice  - Fields like no other. Quirks  - Chew on this. In My Opinion - Freedom of speech must be absolute. Around the World - Festivals—burdensome or blissful? React - Letters from Readers Quotes Right Here Right Now + Books Greenheart- Bittu Sahgal, on saving the tiger. @ Work - All in a day's work Off Base - Humour in Uniform Word Power Ask Dayal - A psychiatrist replies. Life! - Life's like that Laughter - It's the best medicine From the Editor R D   L I V I N G Health Money Home Family Challenge Studio - Amol Pawar