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Neha Banka
Neha Banka is a journalist based in Kolkata, India. Neha produces longform news reports focusing on a wide range of subjects. She specialises in reporting on the Asia-Pacific with a focus on the Korean Peninsula, and producing original international news reports. She also reports on India's West Bengal state, cross-border issues, migration, climate and environment, public health and indigenous rights, among other subjects. Neha has reported from several countries, with bylines in international publications, as well as The Indian Express.
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Explained: Why did North Korea blow up a joint liaison office with Seoul?Subscriber Only
June 17, 2020 14:01 IST
The demolition of the joint liaison office follows a recent deterioration in relations between Pyongyang and Seoul and occurred just hours after Pyongyang threatened to engage in military action at the border with South Korea.
Thu, Jun 18, 2020
Explained: How Native American casinos could reopen despite Covid-19 advisoriesSubscriber Only
June 16, 2020 13:23 IST
The shutdown of the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos for the pandemic has contributed to soaring unemployment in eastern Connecticut, a region that has seen some of the biggest spikes in jobless numbers despite relatively few infections.
Wed, Jun 17, 2020
Explained: What’s happened in the two years since Trump and Kim’s Singapore Summit?Subscriber Only
June 12, 2020 19:00 IST
On the anniversary of the Singapore Summit, North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Son Gwon said: "Never again will we provide the US chief executive with another package to be used for achievements without receiving any returns."
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
Explained: Why have North Korea and South Korea stopped talking?Subscriber Only
June 11, 2020 16:38 IST
These inter-Korean tensions come at a time when North Korea and the US have reached an impasse on negotiations on nuclear capabilities of North Korea, discussions that had been aided by South Korea.
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
Explained: Why a statue of Belgium’s King Leopold II was removed after ‘Black Lives Matter’ protestsSubscriber Only
June 09, 2020 22:01 IST
Belgium’s longest reigning monarch, King Leopold II, was notorious for his treatment of the Congo Free State.
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
Explained: Studying the global success of K-pop group BTSSubscriber Only
June 06, 2020 18:38 IST
In the seven years since their K-pop debut in 2013, BTS has achieved the prominence and recognition that artistes in the Korean entertainment industry aspire to but seldom attain.
Mon, Jun 22, 2020
COVID-19 lockdown: Bengal’s religious institutions reopen, but devotees reluctant to returnSubscriber Only
June 05, 2020 18:42 IST
In two months, with the increase in coronavirus infections, sentiments of wanting to visit worship places have changed for some. Josephine Gurung, 58, who would go to church whenever possible and felt strongly about her inability to do so during Holy Week, has chosen not to visit despite her local church having opened last week.
Fri, Jun 05, 2020
George Floyd’s killing: SFI, DYFI party workers stage protest outside American Center in KolkataSubscriber Only
June 02, 2020 21:35 IST
Government regulations that have been in force during the lockdown do not permit large gatherings.
Tue, Jun 02, 2020
Unlock 1.0 Day 1: Temples open in Bengal, hustle bustle in other states as new guidelines come into playSubscriber Only
June 01, 2020 16:09 IST
With the government allowing unfettered movement of goods and persons within states, more vehicles were out on the roads, leading to snarls in many cities, even though public transport remained skeletal.
Mon, Jun 01, 2020
Explained: Why UN Command found North and South Korea in violation of armistice agreement at borderSubscriber Only
May 31, 2020 12:52 IST
The 1953 Korean Armistice Agreement, was a ceasefire though there was no official declaration of the end of the war, and the conflict has continued, without fighting between the parties. The events surrounding the Korean War and the ceasefire are extremely complex and cannot fully be explained without a deep dive into the region’s history and politics and the Second World War.
Sun, May 31, 2020
Explained: Why China is opposing THAAD defence systems in South KoreaSubscriber Only
May 30, 2020 16:51 IST
According to some observers of East Asia, China believes the US exerts influence over South Korea and Japan and may interfere with Beijing's long-term military, diplomatic and economic interests in the region.
Sat, May 30, 2020
Explained: Why protests many in Germany are protesting against Thailand king’s sojourn in AlpsSubscriber Only
May 28, 2020 16:25 IST
Many critics have denounced King Maha Vajiralongkorn for failing to show leadership and responsibility at a time when not only the country’s public health but also its economy has been hit hard.
Fri, May 29, 2020
Explained: Who is Dominic Cummings and why is he under fire?Subscriber Only
May 26, 2020 18:20 IST
Cummings was accused of violating lockdown rules in the UK when it was revealed that he drove approximately 419 kms, from London to County Durham, after his wife developed Covid-19 symptoms.
Thu, May 28, 2020
Explained: This is why Imran Khan is urging Pakistanis to watch ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’Subscriber Only
May 25, 2020 15:11 IST
One of the most popular television dramas of 2014, ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’ is one of those dizis that continue to draw viewers no matter how much time has passed since its first broadcast.
Thu, May 28, 2020
Explained: How a dam on River Nile may trigger water wars in East AfricaSubscriber Only
May 24, 2020 09:46 IST
Ethiopia’s mega project on the Nile may just allow the country to control the river’s waters, and this is essentially what concerns Egypt because it lies downstream.
Wed, May 27, 2020
Explained: The Irish are repaying a 173-yr-old ‘debt’ to Native Americans during Covid-19; here’s whySubscriber Only
May 20, 2020 08:45 IST
A crowd-funding campaign on GoFundMe that had been set up to help Native Americans during the COVID-19 outbreak was unexpectedly flooded with donations in early May, from people in Ireland and those with Irish surnames.
Thu, May 21, 2020
Explained: Why ultra-Orthodox Jewish sects are more vulnerable to CovidSubscriber Only
May 19, 2020 15:16 IST
When the COVID-19 outbreak surfaced, many in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community suddenly found that the epidemic was at their doorstep. Why was there a spike in infection numbers among members of the community?
Wed, May 20, 2020
Explained: Why South Korea’s new Covid-19 outbreak has the LGBTQ community worriedSubscriber Only
May 18, 2020 12:35 IST
South Korea’s LGBTQ community fear this singling out of the community would only increase the discrimination and harassment they face and prevent them from getting tested due to fears of being identified and the possibility of their personal information being publicly leaked.
Thu, May 21, 2020
Explained: Why IS and al-Qaeda are battling for control in Africa’s SahelSubscriber Only
May 13, 2020 13:21 IST
The tussle between IS and al-Qaeda is not just a battle for influence, resources and recruits in the context of the Jihadist movement in various parts of the world. The two terrorist groups are ideologically different and they also have differing perceptions of whom they see as their “enemies” and their operational tactics.
Thu, May 14, 2020
Explained: How South Pacific Islands have managed to fend off COVID-19Subscriber Only
May 10, 2020 15:38 IST
The archipelagos in the South Pacific constitute island nations with complex diplomatic statuses.
Tue, May 12, 2020
Explained: Why Samsung scion had to apologise, and what this means for the global conglomerateSubscriber Only
May 08, 2020 11:51 IST
Some observers say Lee’s statements that were delivered at Samsung’s headquarters in Seoul, were a result of consistent pressure that the Samsung heir has been under, particularly since March, following years of corruption and criticism.
Fri, May 08, 2020
Explained: Why there are protests in different countries despite the Covid-19 lockdownsSubscriber Only
May 01, 2020 17:44 IST
The lockdown hasn’t prevented civilians from protesting against government policies on a wide range of issues, ranging from inequality to hunger and unemployment, all of which have intensified following the global outbreak of the coronavirus infection.
Sat, May 02, 2020
Photographing families around the world during Covid-19, one FaceTime screenshot at a timeSubscriber Only
May 01, 2020 12:49 IST
The process of taking portraits of FaceTime isn’t as straightforward as it may seem. It takes at least a week to make arrangements with people whom Bergerson is going to photograph, as well as a tour around the space in which they live.
Fri, May 01, 2020
Explained: Why a US butter company’s logo became a US social media trendSubscriber Only
April 28, 2020 14:36 IST
Can you imagine Amul doing away with the iconic image of the Amul Girl from its packaging? For many Americans, the image of "Mia" on packages of Land O'Lakes held a similar association.
Tue, Apr 28, 2020
For India’s distressed farmers, a little bit of help on TwitterSubscriber Only
April 28, 2020 10:54 IST
India’s nationwide lockdown implemented in March to contain the spread of coronavirus coincided with the harvest season, resulting in tonnes of wasted crops and severe losses for farmers.
Tue, Apr 28, 2020Journalism of Courage
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