How a GI tag is rewriting the economy of Tripura’s silent strings
For decades, the survival of the Sarinda, Tripura’s ancient stringed instrument, rested precariously on the calloused hands of a handful of tribal craftsmen.
For decades, the survival of the Sarinda, Tripura’s ancient stringed instrument, rested precariously on the calloused hands of a handful of tribal craftsmen.
Yaba tablets are illegal drugs made from methamphetamine and caffeine. They give users a short feeling of energy and excitement but are highly addictive and harmful to health.
With the defeat of the Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kerala, the last bastion of the Left bloc in India is also gone.
The relationship between Bengal and the North-East is a rich and layered narrative shaped by geography, history, culture, migration, and shared aspirations – and yet also marked by complexities and evolving tensions.
The festivals celebrated during this time are not merely ritualistic events; they are vibrant expressions of identity, ecological consciousness, and collective memory.
Hailing the support provided to his country by the people of West Bengal, Tripura and other parts of the North-East during the "Blood War of Liberation’’ in 1971, Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah has expressed Dhaka’s firm desire to advance ties with India.
In Tripura, festivals are not confined to temples or tribal courtyards, they spill into streets, marketplaces, and homes, becoming collective expressions of joy, faith, and identity.
In a series of messages on X, PM Modi emphasised the unique strengths of each state and the significance of the Northeast in India’s overall growth.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday backed Union home minister Amit Shah's remarks on infiltration in West Bengal, alleging that while Assam and Tripura were taking steps to fight against illegal entry, the neighbouring state was "opening its doors to the infiltrators".
Tripura student murder: According to SSP Singh, the incident occurred in the Selaqui police station area, where six accused had gathered for a birthday party.
