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Turning Pain into Purpose: Survivors Empower Villages to Overcome Lymphatic Filariasis

Lymphatic filariasis, a much misunderstood and widespread tropical disease is finally coming under control thanks to the efforts of past victims of the illness who are spreading awareness in their communities
Image courtesy: Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), Bengaluru
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Demonstrators by Krishna Reddy, 1968

Multicolour viscosity, Print on paper

Chandan Gorana
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Githa Hariharan's 10 Favourite Books of All Time

Writer Githa Hariharan has, over the last 30 years, been a cultural commentator through her involvement with movements and her writing. Her works include essays, short fiction and novels such as The Thousand Faces of Night, which won the 1993 Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best First Book. Her most recent release is This Too Is India (Westland).

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Home for the Holidays: Around the Table

From our four-part series of stories that prove that there’s no one right way to celebrate the holidays, as long as you’re with family

illustration by Sam Island
Humour

This Bacon Fakery Must Stop

I was recently given bacon-flavoured dental floss for my birthday. My first question was: Who the hell gives dental floss as a gift? My second question was: Has bacon gone too far?

courtesy of erin pepler
True Stories

The Whistleblowers

My grandparents had a distinctive way of communicating

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Home for the Holidays: Me and My Chosen Family

From our four-part series of stories that prove that there’s no one right way to celebrate the holidays, as long as you’re with family

Former Olympic skier Jeremy Bloom reunited three sisters—from  left, Rubye, Ruth and Rose—after a  decade apart.  Photo Credit:  Wish of a Lifetime from AARP
True Stories

Your Wish Has Been Granted

Seniors are seeing their dreams come true, thanks to a former Olympic athlete

illustration by Emanuel Wiemans
Humour

Dad Jokes ... Ruined by Gentle Parenting

Puns are fun—as long as we respect everyone’s boundaries

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Home for the Holidays: Reinventing Christmas

From our four-part series of stories that prove that there’s no one right way to celebrate the holidays, as long as you’re with family

Two Horrific Attacks, One Forever Love Story
True Stories

Two Horrific Attacks, One Forever Love Story

He survived multiple shark bites. She was hit in the Boston Marathon bombing. Then they found each other

Because The Heart Has Room For All
Better Living

Because The Heart Has Room For All

How my blended family taught me that parenthood isn’t about who came first—it’s about who stays, cares and makes love feel endless

A Trail Of Spirits Through Japan
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A Trail Of Spirits Through Japan

Exploring Japan’s Alpine wine regions reveal some hidden historical and cultural wonders

Make Small Changes, See Big Results
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Make Small Changes, See Big Results

Who needs an overhaul? You can get healthier, happier, more fit, better rested...one little step at a time

Of Paper Boats and Kayaks
True Stories

Of Paper Boats and Kayaks

A mother reflects on the passage of time via a kayaking lesson with her son