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ME & MY SHELF
Reader's Digest India

ME & MY SHELF

Co-founder of Aleph Book Company, David Davidar spends much time fussing over the quality of books. That exacting approach to words is reflected in his own novels. He has just edited A Case of Indian Marvels, an anthology of stories by young Indian writers. Here are some of his favourite books of fiction by international writers.

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September 2022
Way to One's Hurt
Reader's Digest India

Way to One's Hurt

Darlings, a breezy comedy, captures the raw realities of domestic violence

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2 mins  |
September 2022
Singing Mama's Song
Reader's Digest India

Singing Mama's Song

Ritviz Srivastava was only 21 when he broke out as a musician with the viral track 'Udd Gaye' (2017). Five years later, he's a part of the soundtrack for the hit webseries Ms. Marvel. RD catches up with the songwriter, days before the release of his debut full-length album, Mimmi

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September 2022
Clean The Things You Never Do
Reader's Digest India

Clean The Things You Never Do

We often ignore important things in our housework routine. But adding a task or two is easy

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6 mins  |
September 2022
WE FOUND A FIX
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WE FOUND A FIX

HELP, HACKS AND HOW TO

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2 mins  |
September 2022
NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF MEDICINE
Reader's Digest India

NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF MEDICINE

MIND OVER MIGRAINE

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2 mins  |
September 2022
Green Is Good
Reader's Digest India

Green Is Good

The surprising health benefits of gardening

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2 mins  |
September 2022
What It's Like to Be in a Coma
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What It's Like to Be in a Coma

The twilight zone between life and death is a mystery that doctors can solve

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3 mins  |
September 2022
I’m a Hero Behind the Wheel
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I’m a Hero Behind the Wheel

The automobile industry is spending billions on self-driving cars, just so we can sit in the back seat being chauffeured around, like some high-powered corporate executive. But what if we quite like driving?

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September 2022
The Trouble With Phil
Reader's Digest India

The Trouble With Phil

My chubby feline needed to lose weight—if I could only convince him to try

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4 mins  |
September 2022
MIRACLE IN THE BLIZZARD
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MIRACLE IN THE BLIZZARD

The remarkable thing about the fiery crash was not that 28 people died, but that 54 lived

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September 2022
In Step with Her Self
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In Step with Her Self

From Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam to acting and activism, there is little that Mallika Sarabhai has not done in her celebrated and eventful career.

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8 mins  |
September 2022
Music of the Heart
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Music of the Heart

When I was young my father taught me flamenco guitar. Now I yearned to be part of that world again

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8 mins  |
September 2022
YOU CALL THAT A COMPLIMENT?
Reader's Digest India

YOU CALL THAT A COMPLIMENT?

A LITTLE PRAISE IS ALWAYS NICE-EXCEPT WHEN IT IS A TAD TOO HONEST!

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September 2022
The Beauty of Night-Blooming Flowers
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The Beauty of Night-Blooming Flowers

Plants that unfurl their petals only in darkness are like poetry in blossom

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3 mins  |
September 2022
The New Truth About CHOLESTEROL
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The New Truth About CHOLESTEROL

The latest research and information will help you keep your levels in check

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9 mins  |
September 2022
THE FUTURE OF TECH
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THE FUTURE OF TECH

From self-driving cars to space travel, we answer your questions about where technology is heading

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7 mins  |
September 2022
Way to One's Hurt
Reader's Digest India

Way to One's Hurt

Darlings, a breezy comedy, captures the raw realities of domestic violence

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2 mins  |
September 2022
The New First-Aid Rules
Reader's Digest India

The New First-Aid Rules

Why you shouldn't soak a splinter, and other ways immediate care has changed

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6 mins  |
August 2022
Stretch Yourself - Remain Limber As You Age
Reader's Digest India

Stretch Yourself - Remain Limber As You Age

Remain limber as you age

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2 mins  |
August 2022
Advice to the Young
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Advice to the Young

One of the world's most celebrated writers has much to share-though she sometimes wonders whether she should keep her thoughts to herself

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9 mins  |
August 2022
Beyond Burnout
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Beyond Burnout

What to do when (or ideally, before) stress reaches epic proportions

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4 mins  |
August 2022
NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF MEDICINE
Reader's Digest India

NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF MEDICINE

Olive Oil Could Add Years to Your Life

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2 mins  |
August 2022
ALIA'S THEORY OF BECOMING
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ALIA'S THEORY OF BECOMING

Alia Bhatt opens up about becoming a producer, how streaming is expanding her fanbase and being a nervous expectant mother

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2 mins  |
August 2022
WONDER WALLS
Reader's Digest India

WONDER WALLS

Street art in India is altering our urban landscapes, but is it all a radical makeover or just cosmetic makeup?

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7 mins  |
August 2022
My Parents, in Love
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My Parents, in Love

How could I tell? It was clear in a single moment

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4 mins  |
August 2022
Midnight’s Children Turn 75
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Midnight’s Children Turn 75

Like many others born in 1947, these five prominent Indians have given much to the nation. This month, as the country celebrates another historic anniversary, we ask what has India given them

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August 2022
Books: The Last White Man by Mohsin Hamid, Hamish Hamilton
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Books: The Last White Man by Mohsin Hamid, Hamish Hamilton

Book review

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August 2022
Not Just Rocket Science
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Not Just Rocket Science

Actor R. Madhavan on donning many hats for Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, keeping his swimmer son grounded and why South Indian cinema is thriving

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3 mins  |
July 2022
Could Fake Medicine Be As Effective As The Real Thing?
Reader's Digest India

Could Fake Medicine Be As Effective As The Real Thing?

Could fake medicine be as effective as the real thing?

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9 mins  |
July 2022