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Tipriti Kharbangar Carries Home the Blues

The powerhouse singer discusses music, identity, and why her roots matter now more than ever.
Nipun Malhotra, who has arthrogryposis, founded the Nipman Foundation in 2012. Photo: Atul Kumar Yadav
Cover Story

Extraordinary Indians: Nipun Malhotra's Fight for the Right to be Ordinary

The 38-year-old activist advocates for systemic inclusion of those with disabilities and special needs.

Photo Courtesy: Adobe Stock
Better Living

The Truth about Workplace 'Families'

How to navigate workplaces where warm, embracing, and familial language disguises power, hierarchy and unsafe dynamics

Illustration by Laura Martín
Cover Story

Holiday Magic: The Christmas Tree Mystery

Who decorated the big pine along a remote stretch of Montana highway?

Marty Thomas, with the paddleboard  he used to save numerous lives. Photo: Emily Hite Photography
True Stories

The Angel of Indian Rocks

A once-in-a-lifetime flood didn’t stop a man on a paddleboard from rescuing his neighbours

Samar Farooqui, performing  his record-setting free solo highline walk in April 2019. Photo: courtesy of samar farooqui
True Stories

A Life on the Line: Slackliner and Adventure Athlete Samar Farooqui's Amazing Comeback

A near-fatal fall nearly ended Samar Farooqui’s story. But his comeback turned into his greatest adventure yet

all photos by Sue Hoffart
Features

Revisiting Vietnam as an Empty-Nester, Backpacking Couple Looking for a Carefree Escape

Stepping back to a carefree time was the best escape for an empty-nester backpacking couple

PM Narendra Modi being sworn in for the third time on 9 June 2024. Photo Courtesy: PIB
Culturescape

Wearing Politics: What Politicians' Attires Tell Us

India’s leaders use clothes to signal power, perform humility and deny it all.

illustrations by Jeff Hinchee
Features

My Heart Health Wake-Up Call

A medical journalist’s surprise heart attack reveals how much she didn’t know about the No. 1 killer of women­—and men

Art:TMB Studio, Photo: Emiko Franzen
Health & Wellness

Taking Care of You ... All of You

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health

Crossing the Pitfall by K. S. Radhakrishnan
Boong's Big Adventure
Culturescape

Boong's Big Adventure

Lakshmipriya Devi’s award-winning debut follows a curious, irreverant nine-year-old boy whose search for his missing father reveals childhood’s stubborn hope amidst conflict

What Happened to India's Water Wisdom?
Conversations

What Happened to India's Water Wisdom?

Dying lakes, water-hungry crops and poor policies are pushing India toward a crisis of its own making

Japan's Famous Cat Spots: Where to See Cat Cafés, Shrines and More
Features

Japan's Famous Cat Spots: Where to See Cat Cafés, Shrines and More

Japan has an affinity for all things feline: cat cafés, cat shrines, cat islands and even cats with jobs. Here are a few places any cat lover visiting Japan shouldn’t miss

A Wedding, Four Letters, and a Mother's Last Gift
Features

A Wedding, Four Letters, and a Mother's Last Gift

The joy of her wedding day was enriched by her mother’s special message