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In this issue

Highlights of Reader’s Digest May 2025 issue:

Nature as Medicine?
What if we told you the best health advice is also the simplest—going outside! This month's cover story breaks down how spending time amidst nature can be like medicine for all. There's more: discover the unique history and future challenges of Udaipur's master miniaturists, how archaeologists discovered about the little-known survivors of Mount Vesuvius' historic eruption in Pompeii and more.

Dad's Lists

A son turns a page after unearthing his father's notebooks

4 mins

A Drop Of Life

Moved by the plight of undernourished newborns, she spared no effort to give them a chance at life

3 mins

AN ORCHESTRA FOR EVERYONE

COMMUNITY In Gothenburg, Sweden, a free amateur orchestra unites hundreds of people spanning all ages and dozens of nationalities.

2 mins

The Power of Talking to a STRANGER

As children we're told not to talk to strangers. But now you're an adult, it's time to forget that, because having a chat with someone you don't know could change your whole day

5 mins

New Ways to Relieve Pain

Don't resign yourself to a life of discomfort. Here's how to stop hurting.

4 mins

The Scoop on Sunscreen

FORTUNATELY, THE DAYS of slathering on baby oil and baking in the sun to get an angry burn—are long over.

1 mins

WORLD OF MEDICINE

Neuroscientists at the University of Pittsburgh have found that parts of the brain that control your core muscles may also control the adrenal medulla—the inner part of the adrenal glands that releases adrenaline in response to stress.

2 mins

13 THINGS Tea Time

POP THE kettle on: 21 May is International Tea Day.

4 mins

How Nature Heals

Getting outdoors is as close to a cure-all as you'll find. It's fast and free, with few (if any) side effects

8 mins

My Motorbike, My Freedom

There is a magic and solidarity that come with two-wheeled journeys

4 mins

The Vanishing Masters of Miniature Art

Amid Udaipur's quiet alleys, a centuries-old artistic tradition confronts a troubling future as its practitioners compete with slowing demand and digital reproductions

5 mins

Of Strays and Solace

Amid monsoon skies and empty shores, the free-roaming dogs on Goa's beaches became my unexpected companions through grief and silence

3 mins

A SINKING FEELING

A mother and daughter are trapped below the deck of a capsized boat. A shrinking air pocket is the only thing keeping them alive

10+ mins

Let the Mystery Be

I desperately wanted to know who built these wondrous mosaics. But maybe some things are better left unexplained

4 mins

AFTER, THE ERUPTION

In popular culture, the sudden eruption of Mount Vesuvius is usually depicted as an apocalyptic event. Records of Pompeii's survivors have been found– and archaeologists are starting to understand how they rebuilt their lives

5 mins

A ROAD OF DISCOVERY

My heart was broken and I was ready to leave Portugal for good. Could a drive across the country change my mind?

9 mins

STUDIO

Swan Song by Priyesh Trivedi 40 x 30 inches, Oil on canvas

1 mins

POINT TO PONDER

WE LIVE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES. The craving for certainty is so dominant and so overwhelming that we lose so much of the nuance and mystery and uncertainty that are the wellspring of wonder in life.

1 mins

ME & MY SHELF

Kavitha Rao is a London-based journalist, former lawyer and author of four books.

3 mins

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Reader's Digest India Magazine Description:

Publisher: India-Today-Group

Category: Lifestyle

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Reader's Digest India Magazine is a monthly magazine published by the India Today Group. It is the Indian edition of the popular international magazine Reader's Digest.

The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including:

* True stories: Reader's Digest India Magazine is known for its true stories, which are often heartwarming, inspiring, or thought-provoking.

* Humor: The magazine also features a variety of humorous content, such as jokes, cartoons, and funny stories.

* Personal essays: The magazine publishes personal essays from a variety of authors on a variety of topics.

* Health and wellness: The magazine provides readers with information on health and wellness topics, such as nutrition, exercise, and disease prevention.

* Finance and investing: The magazine also provides readers with information on finance and investing topics, such as personal finance, saving, and investing.

If you're looking for a magazine that will inform, entertain, and inspire you, then Reader's Digest India Magazine is the perfect choice for you. Subscribe today and start your journey to a more informed, entertained, and inspired life!