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Want to foil fraud artists? Follow this primer
The 'Unsinkable' Titanic
APRIL 1986 | Originally published in 1986, Reader’s Digest editors drew on dozens of sources to compile and condense this remarkable tale of the White Star liner, RMS Titanic, which sank on 15 April 1912
"That Reminds Me Of A Joke..."
At a loss for words? Humour you can use anytime, anywhere
The Night The Stars Fell
WORDS OF LASTING INTEREST | OCTOBER 1964 | The most precious gift you can give a child is to spark their flame of curiosity
Renoir's Invitation To A Party
APRIL 1997 | In his famous painting are actresses, journalists, a banker, a diplomat-and the country girl who became the painter's wife
Wise Animals I Have Known
JULY 1954 | A naturalist is bowled over by the instinctive acts of animals
India's - 60,000 kilometre Lifeline
From the plains of the Punjab to the jungles of Kerala, from the deserts of Rajasthan to the Himalayas, from Calcutta to Bombay, the world's largest democracy literally moves on its rails
FACE TO FACE with Muhammad Ali
He may no longer float or sting, but make no mistake, his words still pack a punch
The Sweet Uses of Solitude
JUNE 1970 | It's separateness that enriches togetherness. Or is it the other way around?
Hanging By A Thread
FEBRUARY 1985 | A freak accident leaves 13 people stranded in mid-air
Why I Like JAPAN
AUGUST 1956 | The hidden secret is known to many travellers who have learnt to feel a deep affection for a strange and charming people
The Man Behind the Mathematician
DECEMBER 1987 | The story of Srinivasa Ramanujan—an unforgettable Indian genius, whose intellect and imagination stunned the world
MAN'S BEST FRIENDS
FROM NOVEMBER 1986 | A love of dogs inspired this man to become a veterinarian. Here, he shares some of his favourite stories
How Insomnia & Depression Are Linked
The good news is that treating one can improve both
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.
A Winning Comeback
Victory City heralds Salman Rushdie's return to signature themes and powerful storytelling
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.
It takes a Village
How a biologist mobilized an all-women volunteer corps to champion an endangered bird
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!
MIS GUIDED
How to spot bad advice
Active Hands, Calm Minds
How crafts like knitting can help deal with stress
The Truth about Chillis
This South American fruit can get many of us hot under the collar. Why, then, do we love it so?
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
A FLOOD OF EMOTIONS
Trapped by a hurricane and rising waters, a devoted sister struggles to save her disabled brothers
Stop Losing Your Stuff
Can't find your keys-again? Cognitive experts help you stop searching (and stressing)
The Long Winter Night
A scientist describes the brutal and awe-inspiring wonders of living and working on the frozen Polar oceans
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
Fitness Made SIMPLE
10 easy, science-backed exercises to improve your mobility and overall health
Trending News From The World Of Medicine
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So That's Why We Say That
Fun facts about the language that’s been confounding speakers for centuries: English