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To mark the 100th birth anniversary of this uncommon genius, a family friend and fellow Goan remembers Mário, whose sharp humour and affectionate gaze captured the heart of a nation readersdigest.in/features/st… Story by @oscardenoronha @world_of_mario
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From the Archives: In this first-person account, an East German defector recounts his life behind the Iron Curtain, the risks he took to reach the West, and the price of living under a system that denied its people the freedom to choose their own lives. readersdigest.in/features/st…
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Slackliner Samar Farooqui survived a near-fatal accident that left his body shattered and future uncertain. What followed was not just a physical recovery but a brutal emotional journey and the question: could he ever return to the life he loved? readersdigest.in/true-storie…
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Few photographers have captured India with as much intimacy, chaos, tenderness and truth as Raghu Rai. In this tribute, we revisit the life, vision and lasting impact of the legendary photographer whose work taught generations how to truly see. readersdigest.in/features/st…
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This week's Me and My Shelf book-picks are by Gautam Bhatia @gautambhatiawrites (The Wall and The Horizon, HarperCollins India, 2020, 2021, The Sentence Westland, 2024). Swipe for a few of his bookshelf perennials and link below for the full Top-10 readersdigest.in/culturescap…
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Got a joke or real-life incident that's side-splitting funny? Send us your most hilarious anecdote or photo and we'll publish it in any of our humour sections. You'll get paid for them too! Email us at editor.india@rd.com with your name, contact information and location.
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Fearless, compassionate and unapologetically authentic—Dr Akkai Padmashali @padmashaliakkai has spent years challenging prejudice and creating space for dignity, equality and change. Read her full story here: readersdigest.in/features/st…
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Two trivia enthusiasts explore how wonder fades with age—and why asking questions might be the key to finding it again. Column by @mohitmamoria and @nipunnyy authors of What the...What?! Curious Questions Curiouser Answers @HachetteIndia and readersdigest.in/conversatio…
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@PMO @Narendramodi @NottoIndia,@sundar_s1955 @KamathGurudutt,@tlysanjay @vasurgh,@ami @parmita @ReadersDigestIN,@ORGANINDIA1 @MohanFoundation Do read this excerpt from New Life. New Beginnings in Reader's Digest, Dec'25, Faizal's tribute to his donor Mom readersdigest.in/culturescap…

To Mom with Gratitude

A Pakistani man writes a letter of love to the mother of his Indian donor upon completing 10 years as an organ recipient

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Some trends seem to have always been around because, well, they have always been around, at least as far as we can remember—and then some. readersdigest.in/features/st…

The First Photobomber and Other 'New' Fads that are actually Ancient History

It’s no secret that almost every fad eventually loses its appeal. (We’re looking at you, post-lockdown mullet!) However, some trends seem to have always been around because, well, they have always...

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that's one cool mom! . . . . . . . . . Follow for more laughs! Keep sending us your funniest original jokes and real life anecdotes. The best ones get paid and featured in our magazine and socials! Send to editor.india@rd.com
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For a decade or so, commercial laboratories have started offering DTC genetic tests to identify probable threats to people's health. From testers who gained insights to experts who foresee challenges, find out more about these tests are worth taking. readersdigest.in/health-well…

The Secrets in Our Genes

Genomic sequencing tests can reveal much about your unique physiology. But are they worth it?

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A young woman who endured an unimaginably difficult childhood, having been abused by her father from a young age, found a unique way to honour the men who stepped in as role models, friends and surrogate family as she grew up. readersdigest.in/true-storie…

Fathers of the Bride

A young woman finds a unique way to honour the many men who helped her survive her childhood

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Circling the globe as a travel writer, visiting almost 150 countries, I have seen a lot of remarkable things. But I have never experienced anything like the Gates of Hell, lighting up the Karakum Desert with burning methane. readersdigest.in/features/st…

To Hell and Back: My Journey to the Edge of Turkmenistan's Darvaza Crater

The Darvaza crater in Turkmenistan is known as the Gates of Hell. I stood on its edge—and lived to tell the tale

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Most people consume three times the recommended daily limit of sugar. And it’s not just a harmless habit. Here’s how to cut back on the sweet stuff, once and for all. readersdigest.in/health-well…

The Bitter Truth about Sugar (and Sugar Substitutes)

It’s no secret that we have a serious addiction. Here’s how to cut back on the sweet stuff, once and for all.

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Do you kiss your dog? Or eat days-old food in a pinch? Head to the link in bio to find out how gross your questionable habits really are, according to health experts. readersdigest.in/health-well…

Do You Kiss Your Dog?

Find out how gross your questionable habits really are, according to health experts

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Our September 2024 issue is out on stands! Pick up a copy today!
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"... We don’t really know what we are seeking, what we will see. We may see nothing at all. The aurora follows its own subtle schedule, and aurora tourism runs on hope, on expectations deformed by Instagram and travel websites." Link below readersdigest.in/features/st…

Chasing the Northern Lights

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

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