The Man Who Helped Put Made-in-India Medicines on the World Map
From humble beginnings to founding Lupin, the Indian pharmaceutical giant behind billions of affordable medicines worldwide, Desh Bandhu Gupta's story is one of resilience, vision and entrepreneurship. This excerpt reveals how his journey became inseparable from India's rise as a global pharmaceutical powerhouse
"Our Moral Compass Is at Stake": Journalist Jyoti Yadav on Why India Can't Afford to Forget COVID
In Faith and Fury: Covid Dispatches from India’s Hinterland, journalist Jyoti Yadav reflects on collective amnesia and why remembering our failures may be as important as celebrating our triumphs
Satyajit Ray: Through the Lens of The Man Behind The Maestro
Beyond the towering reputation of the filmmaker lies a more intimate story—of a husband, artist, collaborator and dreamer, seen through the eyes of a trusted companion
Sowmiya Ashok on her Ten Favourite Books
Sowmiya Ashok is a journalist and author of the critically acclaimed book The Dig: Keeladi and The Politics of India's Past (2025). She has been a correspondent for leading Indian dailies such as The Hindu and The Indian Express, reporting on politics, environment and culture. She has reported from the U.S., China, Taiwan and Sri Lanka.
The Art Of Letting Yourself Go
How to relax—in a few uneasy lessons. A witty and timeless RD Classic from 1960
A Pretty Good Teacher, For A Cat
Proud and independent, Tiger made contributions to this maturing family that will never be forgotten
Inside Varanasi's Burning Ghats During the Darkest Days of COVID
Doctors and nurses became the faces of India's COVID response. But on the banks of the Ganga, another group laboured unseen amid an endless procession of death. In this powerful excerpt from Faith and Fury, journalist Jyoti Yadav documents the Doms of Varanasi, whose gruelling work at the cremation grounds became one of the pandemic's lesser-told stories.
The Unforgettable Sam Manekshaw: The First Soldier Of India
Meet this famous warrior and jovial man of peace. An RD Classic from 1973
Good News: How Predators Turned Protectors, Kindness at an Altitude, A Library for Kids by Kids, and More
Heartwarming, world-shaking, awe-inspiring and straight-up happy-making reasons to smile.
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
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
We Built a Family. The Law Still Doesn't Recognize It.
A petitioner revisits the optimism and setbacks that defined India’s landmark case seeking marriage rights for queer couples—and the questions that linger after its defeat
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
Remembering My Dad Through His Lists
A son turns a page after unearthing his father’s notebooks