Highlights of the issue:-What role does food play in our lives Is it just a source of sustenance Our cover story How Food Brings Us Together reveals the extraordinary ways in which food helps forge friendships, keep communities close and spark celebrations. We also have a heartwarming first-person account, The Taste of My Childhood, on food and memories. Planning your next break The RD Guide on How to Get the Best Out of Travel shares eight ways to have a more fulfilling, better organized and cheaper holiday. For Childrens Day, Amartya Sen shares his views on Indias obsession with merit and how it leaves millions neglected in The First Boy Syndrome. Other highlights of the November issue include Unforgettable DeWitt Wallace, a classic bonus read on the founder of the Readers Digest, Grannys Lost Gold, a moving story from the 1965 war and Why We Make and Miss Typos. Increase your vocabulary with Word Power and get inspired by Quotable Quotes. Our humour departments, as always, are all set with your monthly dose of laughter.