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cover story
THE GREAT INDIAN
FOOD SYMPHONY
Exploring the spectrum
and confluence of
Indian gastronomy.
by pushpesh pant
INDIA ON A
PLATTER
Readers, food critics,
historians and experts
vote for the best dishes
from each Indian state.68
health
How to Age Well
Slow down ageing
with smart choices.
by tara parker-pope74
true love
“I Never Forgot You”
At 83, he reunited with
his very first love.
by marina lopes82
classic drama in real life
“Please Don’t
Leave Me!”
In the midst of a blazing
inferno, a little girl’s only
hope is a brave firefighter.
by james hutchison92
my story
A Writer After
200 Rejections
A struggling author’s
dream comes true
after 21 years.
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travel
Lost in Palermo
The Sicilian capital
is a delight for travel
enthusiasts.
by antonia quirke106
bonus read
The Man Who
Buried a Treasure
Hunters scour the hills
for a chest worth mil-
lions. Their only clue
is a mysterious poem.
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