In this issue

Highlights of Reader’s Digest August 2024, issue: 
A tribute to India's military heroes with four stories of bravery and sacrifice, a guide to the effects of alcohol on the body, an inspiring tale of how one man transformed his life with the power of silence, and more in RD India's August 2024 issue.

Taking on Goliath

How one man led a successful campaign that saved 4,45,000 acres of forests from 21 planned coal mines in India

4 mins

THIS BACON FAKERY MUST STOP

I was recently given bacon-flavoured dental floss for my birthday.

2 mins

About Shipwrecks

If you don’t want your ship to sink, you’d better break a bottle of champagne on it before launching.

3 mins

Spill the Beans

Everyone has secrets. Here's why you should share yours

4 mins

Stressed and Worn Down

More and more people are clenching and grinding their teeth. Here's what to do about it

3 mins

Tasty Tacos

Those shells hold a lot of history

2 mins

HEARTS of STEEL

FOUR STORIES THAT PAINT A VIVID PICTURE OF BRAVERY, SACRIFICE, AND THE PROFOUND IMPACT OF WAR ON THE HUMAN SPIRIT

10+ mins

Too Much?

New studies show that even moderate drinking is a health hazard. Here’s a frank look at the toll alcohol takes on the body

9 mins

Small Business, Big Heart

Caring for people is part of the deal at family-run shops

4 mins

Freaky Phobias

Just because it doesn’t make sense doesn’t make it any less scary

3 mins

FULL STEAM AHEAD!

I GOT THE CHANCE TO DRIVE THE WORLD'S LAST SCHEDULED STEAM TRAIN

7 mins

It Happens ONLY IN INDIA

Angry lovers are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.

2 mins

THE SOUND OF SILENCE

HOW SHUTTING UP FOR THREE MONTHS AND WALKING NEARLY 1,000 KILOMETRES TRANSFORMED MY LIFE

10+ mins

READER'S DIGEST-BOOKS

These book summaries highlight Siddharthya Roy's exploration of conflict and violence, Michael Castleman's deep dive into the history of publishing, and Swadesh Deepak's examination of social issues and masculinity through Hindi literature.

1 min

Man with printed sarong

A lawyer, pianist, critic, and mentor to artists, Lionel Wendt is best known for his photographs of Sri Lanka, especially those of people indigenous to the island, captured amidst the lush landscape or posing in his studio.

1 min

ME & MY SHELF

Coimbatore-born Prashanth Srivatsa is a science fiction/fantasy writer whose stories have appeared in magazines such as Asimov’s, Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction and Three-Lobed Burning Eye, among others. Prashanth’s debut fantasy novel, The Spice Gate chronicles the journey of Amir, a young man born with special abilities who unravels the power that keeps the world in balance. magazines such as Asimov's, Magazine of Fantasy Science Fiction and Three-Lobed Burning Eye, among others. Prashanth’s debut fantasy novel, The Spice Gate chronicles the journey of Amir, a young man born with special abilities who unravels the power that keeps the world in balance.

2 mins

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