Men are expected to be strong, responsible, and unshaken, but beneath these expectations lie silent emotional struggles. Conditioned to hide vulnerability, they carry pressure, conflict, and self-doubt without complaint. On Men’s Day, we honour their unseen battles and remind them that vulnerability, rest, and emotional honesty are human — and deeply valid.
The morning after Diwali brings quiet exhaustion, but a small act of kindness transforms it. A delivery boy humbly asks for extra sweets for his family, and the house help selflessly gifts him a new kurta meant for her brother. Her generosity reveals the true spirit of Diwali—compassion, humanity, and heartfelt giving.
A reflective journey through struggle and longing, the poem follows a narrator moving through a chaotic procession, burdened by pain, doubt, and hope. Despite suffering and inner turmoil, they continue toward the divine, realizing that the difficult path itself leads to clarity, resilience, and the final moment of spiritual fulfillment.
Homebound left the reviewer with mixed emotions—its raw realism and the haunting portrayal of migrant workers during Covid moved her deeply. Yet the persistent emphasis on caste and religious bias felt slightly overstretched. While powerful performances elevate the film, its depiction of India leans towards negativity. Still, it’s impactful and worth discussing.
In this edition of Tickling the Humerus, the author deviates from nonfiction and pens a simple tale of Doyel, who loses her husband for a night but gains a cat. How did the chain of events lead to this catastrophe (pun intended)? Read the story to find out.
Delhi Crime Season 3 tackles juvenile prostitution through a disturbing case inspired by Baby Falak. Though the theme is powerful, the season loses the sharp pace and emotional grip of earlier installments. Strong performances exist, but overcrowded storytelling and diluted thrill weaken its impact, making it a one-time but essential watch.
Beneath the roar of Mumbai’s traffic, under the shadow of a flyover, a woman stitches her life together with kohl, cream, and small acts of love. In the dust and diesel, she finds her own stubborn patch of sunrise.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month urges us to recognise rising global and Indian lung cancer rates driven by smoking, pollution, and environmental risks. With Delhi’s hazardous AQI highlighting the crisis, the article stresses prevention, cleaner air, and early detection. Awareness becomes a responsibility—our choices today shape the quality of every future breath.
After Delhi’s first showers, a fresh samosa and a tangy chutney fall into their familiar, playful banter at Sharmaji’s tea stall. Though different in texture and temperament, they realise they’re incomplete without each other. Briefly united on every plate, they create magic—an eternal, irresistible pairing savoured in countless memories.
At a bustling wedding feast, Chutney and Papad lament being placed last, doubting their importance. Through banter, reassurance, and a mischievous act of revenge, they rediscover their value. When guests return to them for relief and flavour, the duo proudly embraces their irreplaceable role as the perfect, inseparable pair.
