A new taxonomy of Indian ghosts, demons and monsters

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All over the United States, little ghosts and monsters are planning to trick-or-treat this Halloween. India has a long tradition of ghosts and monsters, too. Kolkata-based reporter Sandip Roy talks to Rakesh Khanna, the author of a new illustrated guide to India’s ghosts, demons and monsters.

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