Meet the Kichkandi, a ghost with backward feet that haunts Nepal and is kin to the Indian Churail/Shakchunni/Petni. This article explores how these terrifying, vengeful female spirits are actually symbols of “wronged women.” Death grants them the supernatural power to finally seek the brutal justice denied in their mortal lives.
November arrives quietly, softening the world after the festive rush. In this gentle pause, life slows—homes exhale, minds reflect, and ordinary moments feel meaningful. Between fading noise and rising nostalgia, a woman rediscovers herself, finding peace in stillness, routine, and mindful presence. November becomes a tender space of renewal.
Working mothers juggle two full-time roles — paid work and invisible caregiving — while battling guilt, burnout, and unrealistic expectations. With limited workplace support and unequal gender roles, their load intensifies. Support systems, flexibility, and changing attitudes help, but true balance comes from shared responsibility, empathy, and valuing every mother’s labour.
A humorous, nostalgic take on Bengal’s iconic bitter dish, shukto, this piece turns a simple recipe into a dramatic rant. The writer personifies the vegetables, mocks the bittersweet flavours, and reflects on childhood torture turning into adult comfort, celebrating how this quirky dish mirrors the contradictions of Bengali life.
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.
