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ME & MY SHELF
Reader's Digest India

ME & MY SHELF

Recipient of the 2022 Hermann Kesten Award, Meena Kandasamy is an anti-caste activist, poet, novelist and translator. Her latest work, titled Tirukkural: The Book of Desire, is a translation of a section of Tirukkural-one of the most important texts in Tamil literature.

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March 2023
A Winning Comeback
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A Winning Comeback

Victory City heralds Salman Rushdie's return to signature themes and powerful storytelling

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March 2023
It Happens ONLY IN INDIA
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It Happens ONLY IN INDIA

Anticipating the love-filled air sure to fill all and sundry on 14 February, the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), a body under the ministry of fisheries, animal husbandry and dairy, decided to milk the day for all its worth and re-designate the occasion as Cow Hug Day.

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March 2023
It takes a Village
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It takes a Village

How a biologist mobilized an all-women volunteer corps to champion an endangered bird

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March 2023
Tipping Points
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Tipping Points

I RECENTLY ATTENDED A wedding in rural Quebec, and guests were -provided with a car and driver for the 90-minute journey into the hills. That was exciting: A private car! I could pretend I was rich!

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March 2023
MIS GUIDED
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MIS GUIDED

How to spot bad advice

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March 2023
Active Hands, Calm Minds
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Active Hands, Calm Minds

How crafts like knitting can help deal with stress

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March 2023
The Truth about Chillis
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The Truth about Chillis

This South American fruit can get many of us hot under the collar. Why, then, do we love it so?

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March 2023
The Accidental Caregiver
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The Accidental Caregiver

For my mother, caring for my dad was filled with challenges and triumphs. My family's journey has lessons for all of us

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March 2023
A FLOOD OF EMOTIONS
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A FLOOD OF EMOTIONS

Trapped by a hurricane and rising waters, a devoted sister struggles to save her disabled brothers

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March 2023
Stop Losing Your Stuff
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Stop Losing Your Stuff

Can't find your keys-again? Cognitive experts help you stop searching (and stressing)

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March 2023
The Long Winter Night
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The Long Winter Night

A scientist describes the brutal and awe-inspiring wonders of living and working on the frozen Polar oceans

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March 2023
The Surprising Benefits of Pets
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The Surprising Benefits of Pets

Whether they're furry, feathered or scaly, the non-human members of your family help you in more ways than you know especially when it comes to your health

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March 2023
Fitness Made SIMPLE
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Fitness Made SIMPLE

10 easy, science-backed exercises to improve your mobility and overall health

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March 2023
Trending News From The World Of Medicine
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Trending News From The World Of Medicine

Reader's Pick

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February 2023
So That's Why We Say That
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So That's Why We Say That

Fun facts about the language that’s been confounding speakers for centuries: English

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February 2023
13 Things Serving Up The Sizzle On Plant-Based Meat
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13 Things Serving Up The Sizzle On Plant-Based Meat

Foodie's Things

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February 2023
THE WORLD'S WEIRDEST LAWS
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THE WORLD'S WEIRDEST LAWS

Written centuries ago or newly passed, here are 30 regulations in force across the globe that range from mildly amusing to downright bizarre

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February 2023
NEED A GOOD ADVENTURE?
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NEED A GOOD ADVENTURE?

YOU DON'T HAVE TO CLIMB A MOUNTAIN OR GO ON SAFARI. YOU CAN ADD EXCITEMENT TO YOUR LIFE ONE SMALL TWEAK AT A TIME

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February 2023
Fighting Disinformation
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Fighting Disinformation

From Covid conspiracies to lies about the Ukraine war, traditional fact-checking is no match for the power of the crowd

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February 2023
The Hole in the Fence
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The Hole in the Fence

A child's unlikely friendship with an unseen neighbour transforms in isolation

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February 2023
CHASING THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
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CHASING THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

A visit to Canada's Northwest Territories in search of a primeval encounter with nature

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February 2023
THE DOGS OF WAR
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THE DOGS OF WAR

In 1943, U.S. forces attacked the South Pacific island of Bougainville. Outnumbered and outgunned, their best hope lay with specially trained soldiers named Jack, Andy and Caesar. Two problems: The trio had never seen combat, and they were canines

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February 2023
FEASTING ON THE FOOD OF LIFE
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FEASTING ON THE FOOD OF LIFE

EARLIER THIS YEAR, Shobhaa Dé celebrated her 75th trip around the sun with an Elvis Presley themed soirée.

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February 2023
WINNING AGAINST CANCER
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WINNING AGAINST CANCER

THESE BREAKTHROUGHS ARE REASONS FOR REAL HOPE

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February 2023
The ENDURING DELIGHT of the DICTIONARY
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The ENDURING DELIGHT of the DICTIONARY

Every unknown word is a solvable mystery

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February 2023
A Study in Love and Loss
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A Study in Love and Loss

Trial by Fire offers a powerful exploration of the lesser known victims of a well-known tragedy

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February 2023
HEALTH - Bladder Bother
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HEALTH - Bladder Bother

Debunking common misconceptions about urinary tract infections UTIs)

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February 2023
Dishing Dirt
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Dishing Dirt

Not all gossip is bad. Here’s how to quash the meanspirited kind

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February 2023
THESE DRONES CAN SAVE LIVES
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THESE DRONES CAN SAVE LIVES

GOOD NEWS from around the world

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February 2023