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I Forgot the Fall. I Never Forgot the Kindness

In a move-on culture full of fast forgetting, one woman recalls the stranger who chose instead to stop, notice, and care
Piyush Tewari founded the SaveLIFE Foundation in 2008. Photo: Atul Kumar Yadav
Features

Extraordinary Indians: How Piyush Tewari Turned Personal Loss Into a Road-Safety Movement That Saved Lives

What began as grief evolved into a mission that helped transform India’s Good Samaritan protections, reshape road safety laws and save countless lives.

Taher Shah went from Karachi to worldwide fame; tiara, velvet robes, angel wings and all.
Features

Unexpected, Unfiltered, Unforgettable: Why Cringe Creators Are Winning Online

Offbeat, unfiltered, and utterly addictive—India’s so-called cringe creators are rewriting what it means to be a digital star

T-84, also known as Arrowhead relaxes in her territory in Ranthambore National Park. Photo by Sachin Rai
Features

The Tigress Who Ruled the Lakes, and Every Heart That Watched Her

The man who spent years tracking, observing and documenting India’s wildlife shares the powerful, personal story of Ranthambhore’s unforgettable tigress.

Fort Lovrijenac  dates back to the 11th Century. Photo Credit: Simon Betteridge/ Getty Images
Features

Dubrovnik: Paradise between the Mountains and the Sea

The Croatian has seen more than its share of calamities, but it has never lost its appealing spirit

A. Sabeena works as a palliative nurse with the Shihab Thangal Centre for Humanity at Gudalur, Tamil Nadu. Photo:  Badusha P. T.
Features

Extraordinary Indians: A. Sabeena, the Nurse who Braved the 2024 Wayanad Floods to Save Lives

Her viral rescue made headlines, but behind it lies a deeper story of courage, compassion and a woman who has spent her life showing up when others need her most.

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Features

The Uncle Who Taught Me How to Live

Be honest, be brave, be kind, look around—the words were never uttered, but the message always got through

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True Stories

What a Ticketless Woman on a Mumbai Train Taught Me About Survival

A wordless encounter on a Mumbai local train leaves a lasting imprint that time can’t erase.

illustration by Siddhant Jumde
Features

To My Unknown Benefactor: RD Readers Share their Stories of Kindness from Strangers

Stories of nameless Good Samaritans that reminds us that even the smallest acts of compassion can never be forgotten.

illustration by Siddhant Jumde
Cover Story

A Call for Compassion

What does it mean to live with daya—kindness—as both duty and grace in today’s conflicted world?

6 Ways to Make Your Dog Smarter
Better Living

6 Ways to Make Your Dog Smarter

Just like humans, a dog’s intelligence can be increased through education and training. Well-trained dogs are smarter, better behaved and more fun. In reality, seeming ‘smart’ often simply reflects ‘training’ so you’ll need to invest time in training and communicating with your dog. These tips will help make your dog a clever canine.

A Beneficial Breakfast Option, Pedalling Away Hunger, Ways to Stop Greys and more
Health & Wellness

A Beneficial Breakfast Option, Pedalling Away Hunger, Ways to Stop Greys and more

The latest in medical research and health news you need to know

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Culturescape

RD Recommends: Hamnet, Blossoms Shanghai and More

Our top picks for the best films, series and books from February 2026

RD Recommends: Humans In the Loop, The Roses and More
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RD Recommends: Humans In the Loop, The Roses and More

Our top picks of films, series, and books for September 2025 

RD Recommends: Freedom at Midnight, Ikkis and More
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RD Recommends: Freedom at Midnight, Ikkis and More

Our top picks for films, series and books for January 2026