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Taming the ‘What Ifs'
We may not be able to run away from our worries, but how do we keep them from running our lives? We asked a handful of experts for tips on how to get a grip in these challenging times
TRACKING THE TIGER BUTCHER
Large numbers of tigers are being farmed, killed and trafficked in Laos. Karl Ammann pursues those responsible
The Woman Who Won a Pot of Gold
A serial winner of consumer contests tells her amazing story
Drink to Beat Back Summer Heat
These 5 easy-to-make healthy refresheners will keep you hydrated when you need to cool off
NIGHT WITHOUT END
Two students escaped campus violence in Jamia, after being saved by some good people they met by chance
I WAS SCAMMED BY MY BEST FRIEND
She swindled me out of $92,000, forcing me into bankruptcy and destroying my once sunny outlook. But I finally got justice
A Doctor's Duty in Today's World
Compassion, courtesy and information sharing are some of the key attributes of a physician, even in a tech-intensive world
Covid-19 Vaccine: First Steps Taken
A home-grown vaccine for COVID-19 could take around 12 to 18 months. Scientists at the National Institute of Virology, Pune, claim to have 11 coronavirus isolates and sequenced genomes of 10 already. Raman R. Gangakhedkar of Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) recently said that the isolation of the virus will lead to understanding the evolution of the virus in India and its genetic affinity with isolates from other countries. A home-grown vaccine could be designed based on the research.
Corona Takes The Crown
A top public-health expert decodes the novel coronavirus and how you can protect yourself from this sinister infection
What's Wrong With Conner?
His parents were exhausted and frustrated. Conner’s life, and theirs, had been upended by a medical riddle
THE MAN WITH A HEART OF GOLD
How a simple man’s selflessness turned a painful tragedy into a lifetime of contentment
THE SNAKE'S REVENGE
When Jeremy Sutcliffe decapitated the poisonous rattlesnake threatening his wife, he assumed that would be the end of it. He was wrong
THE BEST ADVICE I EVER GOT
RD readers share the most valuable words of wisdom they’ve received
GREEN HEAVEN
This enchanting corner of India offers a mixture of exuberant chaos, hidden backwaters and rugged mountain treks
DUMB AND DUMBER ON THE JOB
THE FUNNIEST CONFESSIONS FROM BOSSES, CO-WORKERS AND CLUELESS APPLICANTS
Courage Under Fire
Four heroic men and women, who turned saviours— and champions of humanity—during the communal riots in Delhi
35 HEALTH FACTS Your Doctor Wants You to Know
Knowing which of these statements have been verified by SCIENCE—and which are MYTHS—could boost your health
Tax-Saving: How To Avoid Last-Minute Pitfalls
The multiple advantages of planning your investment decisions early in the financial year
How Long Does A Cold Really Last?
Blow your nose and read on for the answers
Where There Is LOVE
A classic tale of a boy, his dog and a bittersweet truth
What It Takes To Be Royal
Five years into Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, and with the Commonwealth of Nations still in its infancy, Reader's Digest was invited to go behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace with the world’s most influential royalty
Two Gentlemen of Verona
A silent epic of youthful devotion
The Unforgettable Albert Einstein
A professor remembers his encounters with Albert Einstein, and pays a glowing tribute to the man’s genius and his many accomplishments
The Husband Who Vanished
For 15 years, Anne McDonnell lived in limbo—not knowing whether her Jim was dead or alive. Then one afternoon the doorbell rang
Seven Words to Live By
Suppose you could offer one word of advice to a young person living in the year 2000. One word! What would it be?
Night Train To CHITTAGONG
Two young men from opposing sides come face to face during the highly charged days of the struggle for Indian Independence and World War II
Gandhi's Independence Day Miracle
It was 15 August 1947 in Kolkata. The burning hatred between Hindus and Muslims was about to break out into civil war, when the Mahatma, through an extraordinary pact of friendship, suddenly brought peace to all
How To Age Well
What really works and what doesn’t
The MAN Who Buried a TREASURE
Hopeful hunters are scouring the Rockies for a chest full of gold, jewels and artefacts reportedly worth millions. Where exactly is it? The clues lie in a mysterious poem
“I Never Forgot You”
After more than six decades, a doomed teenage romance gets a second chance