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
"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
The Mystery and Misery of Autoimmune Diseases
A close look at the diseases which cause the body to attack itself—and how to treat them
Good News: Protecting a Gentle Giant, Bots against Drugs, and More
Heartwarming, world-shaking, awe-inspiring and straight up happy making reasons to smile
RD Recommends: The Odyssey, Cook and Son, and More
Our picks of the best films, shows, books and music from July 2026
Tyeb Mehta's Falling Bird: When Despair Becomes Defiance
Falling Bird by Tyeb Mehta,1999, acrylic on canvas, 59 x 47 in
Could He Avoid AI for Two Whole Days?
Spoiler alert: It was harder than you might think!
"How Could I Forget?" The Story of a Moving Reunion
After a tragic plane crash, doctor and patient are forever connected
Shefalee Vasudev on her Ten Favourite Reads
Shefalee Vasudev is the editor-in-chief of The Voice of Fashion and founding editor of Marie Claire India. With three decades of experience across news and lifestyle media, her latest release is Stories We Wear: Status, Spectacle and the Politics of Appearance (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
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.
"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.
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: Main Vaapas Aunga, Disclosure Day and More
Our picks for the best films, books and podcasts from June 2026