The Night The Stars Fell

WORDS OF LASTING INTEREST | OCTOBER 1964 | The most precious gift you can give a child is to spark their flame of curiosity

Renoir's Invitation To A Party

APRIL 1997 | In his famous painting are actresses, journalists, a banker, a diplomat-and the country girl who became the painter's wife

Wise Animals I Have Known

JULY 1954 | A naturalist is bowled over by the instinctive acts of animals

India's - 60,000 kilometre Lifeline

From the plains of the Punjab to the jungles of Kerala, from the deserts of Rajasthan to the Himalayas, from Calcutta to Bombay, the world's largest democracy literally moves on its rails

FACE TO FACE with Muhammad Ali

He may no longer float or sting, but make no mistake, his words still pack a punch

The Sweet Uses of Solitude

JUNE 1970 | It's separateness that enriches togetherness. Or is it the other way around?

Hanging By A Thread

FEBRUARY 1985 | A freak accident leaves 13 people stranded in mid-air

Why I Like JAPAN

AUGUST 1956 | The hidden secret is known to many travellers who have learnt to feel a deep affection for a strange and charming people

The Man Behind the Mathematician

DECEMBER 1987 | The story of Srinivasa Ramanujan—an unforgettable Indian genius, whose intellect and imagination stunned the world

MAN'S BEST FRIENDS

FROM NOVEMBER 1986 | A love of dogs inspired this man to become a veterinarian. Here, he shares some of his favourite stories

How Insomnia & Depression Are Linked

The good news is that treating one can improve both

ME & MY SHELF

Recipient of the 2022 Hermann Kesten Award, Meena Kandasamy is an anti-caste activist, poet, novelist and translator. Her latest work, titled Tirukkural: The Book of Desire, is a translation of a section of Tirukkural-one of the most important texts in Tamil literature.

A Winning Comeback

Victory City heralds Salman Rushdie's return to signature themes and powerful storytelling

It Happens ONLY IN INDIA

Anticipating the love-filled air sure to fill all and sundry on 14 February, the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), a body under the ministry of fisheries, animal husbandry and dairy, decided to milk the day for all its worth and re-designate the occasion as Cow Hug Day.

It takes a Village

How a biologist mobilized an all-women volunteer corps to champion an endangered bird

Tipping Points

I RECENTLY ATTENDED A wedding in rural Quebec, and guests were -provided with a car and driver for the 90-minute journey into the hills. That was exciting: A private car! I could pretend I was rich!

MIS GUIDED

How to spot bad advice

Active Hands, Calm Minds

How crafts like knitting can help deal with stress

The Truth about Chillis

This South American fruit can get many of us hot under the collar. Why, then, do we love it so?

The Accidental Caregiver

For my mother, caring for my dad was filled with challenges and triumphs. My family's journey has lessons for all of us

A FLOOD OF EMOTIONS

Trapped by a hurricane and rising waters, a devoted sister struggles to save her disabled brothers

Stop Losing Your Stuff

Can't find your keys-again? Cognitive experts help you stop searching (and stressing)

The Long Winter Night

A scientist describes the brutal and awe-inspiring wonders of living and working on the frozen Polar oceans

The Surprising Benefits of Pets

Whether they're furry, feathered or scaly, the non-human members of your family help you in more ways than you know especially when it comes to your health

Fitness Made SIMPLE

10 easy, science-backed exercises to improve your mobility and overall health

Trending News From The World Of Medicine

Reader's Pick

So That's Why We Say That

Fun facts about the language that’s been confounding speakers for centuries: English

13 Things Serving Up The Sizzle On Plant-Based Meat

Foodie's Things

THE WORLD'S WEIRDEST LAWS

Written centuries ago or newly passed, here are 30 regulations in force across the globe that range from mildly amusing to downright bizarre

NEED A GOOD ADVENTURE?

YOU DON'T HAVE TO CLIMB A MOUNTAIN OR GO ON SAFARI. YOU CAN ADD EXCITEMENT TO YOUR LIFE ONE SMALL TWEAK AT A TIME