What a Naturalist Learnt about the Magic Around Us
A father’s shared walks with his daughter become a reminder that the natural world rewards those willing to slow down and truly look
Once Upon a Drawing
What connects the carvings on a temple wall to today’s digital comics? A remarkable new exhibition uncovers the unbroken thread of India’s visual storytelling traditions across 1,500 years
The Nurse Who Healed a Village
Health worker, counsellor, advocate, teacher—Gita Karmakar helped turn one community’s poorest health outcomes into one of its greatest success stories
Who Shapes Our Cities?
Governments and planners play an important role, but the future of India’s cities also depends on citizens who demand better neighbourhoods, stronger civic institutions and a shared vision of urban life
Why the Business of Doing Good Cannot Be Business as Usual: In Conversation with Behavioural Economist Sutapa Banerjee
In her book The Business of Business is (Not) Just Business, economist and finance expert Sutapa Banerjee explores how behavioural science and experimentation can help corporations turn responsibility into meaningful action
How One Non-Profit is Turning The Tide On Marine Pollution
Can marine pollution be solved for good? The Ocean Cleanup believes the answer lies in stopping plastic before it reaches the sea—and its latest effort targets Mumbai’s trash-clogged waterways
Author Paramita Sen on What Batanagar Tells Us About the India We Lost
In this conversation with Reader’s Digest India, author Paramita Sen revisits the Batanagar township of her childhood, uncovering a remarkable experiment in community—and what disappeared when the company town faded away.
Saving Baby KJ
An exceedingly rare condition threatened the newborn’s life. Then a team of medical researchers stepped forward with a first-of-its-kind genetic treatment
Making Friends with AI: How to Use It, What to Watch Out For
Whether you’re already chummy or you’ve been avoiding getting acquainted, our guide will help you understand how to best use the technology to make your life easier ... and what to watch out for
RD Recommends: Project Hail Mary, Batwara 1947 and More
Our picks for the best films, books, music and podcasts from August 2026
Understanding Hypertension: Causes and Treatment
Hypertension is on the rise—and it’s linked to not only heart disease, but also stroke and cognitive decline
"The Next Frontier Is Women's Economic Empowerment": Mary Ellen Iskenderian on the 1.7 Trillion USD Opportunity Businesses are Missing
Women’s World Banking President-CEO on why financial inclusion must move beyond access to help women build assets, strengthen resilience and gain lasting economic power—and why businesses stand to gain by closing the gap.
"Real Lives Are Always More Compelling Than Polished Legends": Manish Sabharwal and Sundeep Khanna on their book Made in India
The co-authors of Made in India take us behind the book, sharing the discoveries, challenges and revelations that shaped their account of Indian pharma pioneer Desh Bandhu Gupta’s remarkable journey