Why Snails Are An Important Part Of The Diet Of Tripura’s Tribals
Since prehistoric times, man has learned to consume various things for survival and sometimes, this included snails, too. Humans have consumed snails for thousands of years in the past and it comes as...
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ज़बरदस्त अभिनेता इरफान खान का बेसब्री से इंतज़ार कर रहे दर्शकों के लिए बड़ी खुशखबरी है, क्योंकि इरफान की अंग्रेज़ी मीडियम रिलीज़ हो गई है। होमी अदजानिया को बधाई दी जानी चाहिए कि उनके माध्यम से हम सब...
View ArticleAre The Pillars Of The Indian Democracy Crumbling Down?
In a democratic society, any and all forms of an institution should be above autonomous. In recent times, there have been several instances in the country where the individual has misused the...
View Article#MyMondayPlaylist: 24 Songs YKA Users Recommend For Quarantine Blues!
By YKA Staff: It’s been a gruelling week, with news of the Corona virus spreading, self-quarantining, major changes in how we work and study (everyone’s gone online), and not to mention the Janta...
View ArticleThis Traditional Husking Machine Is Gradually Disappearing From Tripura’s...
Written By Rabindra Debbarma, Translated from Kokborok By Luna Debbarma Do you remember seeing or learning about a tool which was used to grind grains? If you grew up in India, I’m sure you’ve seen it...
View ArticleStreets Of Kolkata Through The Lens, Before The City Got Locked Down
The Central government has advised the State government of West Bengal to impose a lockdown in Kolkata along with 75 zones nationwide, effective from 25th March midnight. The government has issued a...
View ArticleIs This 1994 American Sitcom Still Too Progressive For 2020 India?
While we self-quarantine ourselves during the times of the novel coronavirus, one of my favourite things to do is watching the famous American sitcom for the 51436384th time. Yes, I am talking about...
View ArticleThis Is How Tripura’s Tribes Prepare A Local Favourite Goat Meat Dish
Written by Khumtia Debbarma and translated from Kokborok by Luna Debbarma Meat consumption amongst people differs depending upon the region and cultural connotations. While some people scorn upon one...
View ArticleManto’s “Khol Do” And “Mozel” Are More Than Relevant Today Amidst Delhi Riots
Urdu writer Saadat Hassan Manto is as relevant today as was he during the first half of the last century. His stories are as meaningful today as they were during his lifetime. Manto wrote with such...
View ArticleIn Photos: Kashmir Shuts Down To Fight Coronavirus Scare
This time in Kashmir, no shutdown calls, but people have been dealing with a civil curfew to fight the deadly Coronavirus. Panic gripped the whole valley last week after news about the first positive...
View ArticleWhat Is The Tring Era Festival Of Tripura And Why Is It Important?
By Samir Debbarma, Translated from Kokborok By Luna Debbarma ‘TRING’ is a New Year festival for the people of Tripura. It is celebrated each year on the 1st of Vaishakh according to the Hindu calendar....
View ArticleHow The Shaheen Bagh Library Of 50 Books Became A Symbol Of Public Participation
Bombs and pistols do not make Revolution. The sword of Revolution is sharpened on the whetting-stone of ideas.” – Bhagat Singh We are in the middle of a major health emergency, with the outbreak of the...
View ArticleQuick Byte: What Does Good Journalism Mean In Today’s India
There have been long-existing debates characterising ‘good journalism’ in the Indian media. This classification is visible through all mass communication and social media platforms. Many petty,...
View Article#MyMondayPlaylist: 10 Songs For Those Monday Blues
By YKA Staff: Another week, another Monday! While we all find more ways to pass the time during the pan-India lockdown due to COVID-19, the Youth Ki Awaaz community on Instagram got together to create...
View Article“रामायण और महाभारत से लौटा दूरदर्शन का दौर”
शायद इसे रामायण और महाभारत का करिश्मा ही कहेंगे कि दूरदर्शन की वेबसाइट क्रैश हो गई। हाशिए पर पड़े इस राष्ट्रीय चैनल को इन कार्यक्रमों के पुन: प्रसारण की घोषणा, टीआरपी के खेल में इसे ऊपर पहुंचा चुकी है।...
View ArticleHow The Marvel Cinematic Universe Changed The Entertainment Industry
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is the biggest movie franchise of the planet and one of the most successful and popular names in the entertainment world. In the span of 11 years, it gave us...
View ArticleMusic Company Trolled For Making Money Off Of Bengali Folk Song Without...
Recently, Sony Music India on their YouTube channel released the song ‘Genda Phool‘ starring Jacqueline Fernandez, sung by Bollywood rapper Badshah and Payal Dev. On its first day, the song crossed 1...
View ArticleHow A 1,000-Year-Old Idol Of Lord Nataraja In A Temple Got Replaced By A Flex...
The sun is partly apparent, it is not dark yet, half of it is swallowed by the thick coconut trees in the west. Veerapandi, a 22-year-old boy, wearing a lungi, appears in front of an old temple’s gate,...
View ArticleReview: ‘Maska’ Is A Story Baked With Love And Innocence
We all have a hideout wherein we like to spend some time, while enjoying a hearty cup of tea along with some bite-sized delicacies, such as the humble bun maska. Maska, starring Manisha Koirala, Prit...
View ArticleWhy We Should Watch Amazon Prime’s New Web Series Panchayat
On April 3, the creators at TVF (The Viral Fever) offered a new web series to their viewers in a completely different platform – Amazon Prime Video. The trailer was announced on March 29 by Biswapati...
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