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The Day Bombay BLEW UP
Seventy-eight years ago this month occurred a great explosion in Bombay harbour that killed hundreds and imperilled the city
WHY GOD SAVED ANNA HAZARE
The humble, yet remarkable, origins of the man who became the people's champion against corruption and injustice in India
The Man Who Will Not FORGET
Believing passionately that justice should know 'no limits in time or distance, Simon Wiesenthal has ferreted out more than 1,000 Nazi war criminals
THE GREAT BALLOON ESCAPE
A family dares to ride the winds to freedom
Amy's Choice
Four young siblings. No parent at home. And just one teenager
Do You Have Frozen Shoulder?
How to diagnose and treat the painful condition
ANTON, FRIEND OF ALL THE WORLD
In a tribute to his most unforgettable character, a literary great tells the story of cheerful Anton, who never had a job—but was always busy
A STRING OF BLUE BEADS
The most precious gift to give or receive is love
HIGHLIGHTS FROM 100 YEARS of Reader's Digest
This month, Reader’s Digest celebrates a remarkable milestone: its 100th anniversary.
FROM THE COMFORT OF THEIR JAIL CELLS
A DIABOLICAL SCAM THAT SNARED ORDINARY PEOPLE. THE REAL SHOCK IS THAT IT WAS PULLED OFF BY PRISONERS
What Every Woman Should Know About Cardiovascular Health
What every woman should know about cardiovascular health
What Cigarette Ads Didn't Show
The idyllic scenes that sold smoking were nothing like the terrible reality of cancer
WORLD GONE MAD!
We certainly live in strange times. Rather than despair, let's focus on stories that are so crazy we have no choice but to shake our heads and laugh
NOTES FROM THE FIELD
How two young friends are riding the digital boom to help Indian farmers succeed
LEAVING NO STONE UNTURNED
After two career-defining performances with Pagglait and Meenakshi Sundareshwar, Sanya Malhotra speaks of how a spate of digital releases has turned her fortunes
JERRY'S DIRT
When it came to selecting his final resting place, my father-in-law knew to scout the land he loved, with help from his entire family
How to Feel Happy
A simple smile can be the first step
I SURVIVED!
WHEN FACED WITH CERTAIN DEATH, YOU NEED BRAVERY, DETERMINATIONAND PLENTY OF LUCK. THE STORIES OF FOUR PEOPLE WHO LIVED TO TELL
Calling Uncle Bakhshy
A loving father's remarkable journey from hapless parent to caregiver and advocate after his daughter's heartbreaking diagnosis
Books
Run and Hide by Pankaj Mishra, Juggernaut | Villainy by Upamanyu Chatterjee | To Hell and Back: Humans of COVID (Juggernaut)
The Ultimate Guide To Your Gut
The bacteria in your intestines affect whether you’ll have allergies, your risk of depression— and even how well your medication works
“READER'S DIGEST Changed My LIFE!”
Grateful readers share their personal accounts and experiences of how RD got them medical diagnoses, mental-health help, solace in dark hours and even their life’s calling
The Quirks of Long-Term Love
AFTER 25 YEARS OF marriage, a relationship problem in my home typically plays out like this.
Our Two Cents on Cryptocurrency
WHILE CRYPTOCURRENCY is often associated with shady deals on the dark web, it’s a digital form of money that anyone can use.
UNFORGETTABLE DeWitt Wallace
This month marks 100 years since Reader’s Digest got its humble start. Here is the remarkable story of the man who, with his wife, Lila, built it into a global success
When Heart Disease Runs in the Family
What you can do with the cardio cards you’ve been dealt
The Promise of Deliverance
Despite intentions, raising the age of marriage among women is a decidedly dubious solution to the social ills it seeks to cure
FORGIVENESS COMES FROM THE HEART
A speeding boat nearly killed Carter Viss. He vowed to work with the driver to make sure it never happens again
She Finally Said YES!
A lovesick teenager gets the girl— 40 years later
Little Magazine, BIG STORIES
A look at the significant, memorable, prescient articles and authors from a century of Reader’s Digest