Highlights of the issue:- How informed are you about matters of personal finance Though the number crunching can be daunting for some, staying up to date about dynamic monetary rules can be both cerebral and rewarding. Written in our easy-to-read style, the December cover story Update Your Financial Info is here to guide you. Celebrating the power of the individual is Durgas Shakti—the story of a brave Mumbai girl who fought against the oppressive men of her own community. With so much distrust and fear clouding Indo-Pakistan relations, we take a look at what makes us such incompatible neighbours through some of the most relevant books written on the topic. Other highlights of the December issue include The Sixth Diamond, a heartwarming Readers Digest Classic about how tact and a kind word can help allay despair in the worst of times. Enjoy reading the ingenious ways non-native speakers use to express themselves in English According to the World. And with the winter setting in, learn about Easy Ways to Beat a Cold. Enrich your vocabulary with Word Power, and our humour sections are here as always to tickle your funny bone.