On the eve of her child marriage, young Pakhi shares a tender kitchen moment with her widowed grandmother. Amid societal cruelty, love, longing, and survival lessons unfold through cooking. A forbidden fish head added to vegetables becomes an act of rebellion, awakening suppressed desires and silent tears.
This story weaves Bengali folklore and social wisdom through the legend of the Meccho Bhoot, a fish-hungry spirit said to haunt those carrying fish after dark. Beyond superstition, it reflects ancestral safety measures, warning communities against dangerous waters at night and preserving traditions through fear and respect.
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.
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.
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.
A reflective tale about memory, longing, and the quiet complexities of marriage — where the past brushes gently against the present, revealing how love, in its many forms, endures through time, restraint, and unspoken understanding.
A poignant narrative capturing the quiet aftermath of celebration, where two lives unfold amid contrast and reflection. It explores unspoken emotions, strength beneath routine, and the subtle shifts that illuminate the human spirit.
Caught in a storm during their first drive together, Reema and Rohit find themselves stranded in a flooded street. Just as fear overwhelms Reema, three mysterious men appear, push their car to safety, and vanish without a trace. Reema believes it was divine intervention—proof that sincere prayers are always heard.
Thousands gathered peacefully at Jallianwala Bagh against the Rowlatt Act, but British troops, led by General Dyer, opened fire without warning. The massacre triggered nationwide outrage, global condemnation, and a turning point in India’s freedom struggle—fueling resistance, sacrifice, and the rise of revolutionary spirit.
