The Goldilocks Principle of Good Medicine
What happens when the healthcare system battles both neglect and excess at the same time? India is increasingly confronting this unsettling paradox
Lights! Camera! Campaign! When does a Blockbuster become a Platform?
A look at the enduring tradition of south Indian films that double as political theatre, where the box-office and the ballot-box often go hand in hand
Saving A Legacy's Last Refrain: The Story of The Bidesia Project
Here's a look at the drive to preserve traditional folk music and oral histories before they disappear
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
The Future of Indian Homes Is Climate-Responsive
As temperatures rise, rainfall becomes more unpredictable and water stress intensifies, the way we design our homes must change. Here’s why climate resilience needs to become a fundamental part of residential design—not an optional extra.
Why Losing Weight Is So Hard, and Why It's Not Just About Willpower
From genetics and metabolism to sleep, stress and the food we eat, metabolic-health expert Dr Jasjeet Wasir explains why obesity is far more complex than calories in, calories out—and what it takes to manage it for the long term.
Interview: Mridula Ramesh on Using Fiction to Spread Environmental Awareness
In her latest book The Pralaya Prophecy, author and climate-tech investor Mridula Ramesh uses the power of fiction to deepen environmental awareness and spark action
The Enduring Art of Varanasi's Akhadas
On the banks of the Ganges, Varanasi’s centuries-old wrestling schools continue to nurture discipline, community and tradition in a rapidly changing world
Art as Empowerment: The Story of Pragathi
With an annual exhibition, Sravani Ramachandran helps artists with disabilities showcase their talents to wider audiences
From Scrolls to Comics: India's 1,500-Year Storytelling Tradition
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
We're Building Cities. But Are We Building Better Lives?
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
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
RD Recommends: Project Hail Mary, Batwara 1947 and More
Our picks for the best films, books, music and podcasts from August 2026
