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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: What’s behind diplomatic tensions in the South China Sea?Subscriber Only
April 26, 2020 14:50 IST
This past week, Beijing unilaterally renamed 80 islands and other geographical features in the area, drawing criticism from neighbouring countries who have also laid claim to the same territory.
Wed, Apr 29, 2020
Explained: The Armenian Genocide, 105 years laterSubscriber Only
April 24, 2020 21:36 IST
Armenian Genocide: According to estimates, 1.5 million Armenians died during the genocide, either in massacres and in killings, or from ill treatment, abuse and starvation.
Wed, Apr 29, 2020
Explained: 90 years on, remembering Peshawar’s Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacreSubscriber Only
April 24, 2020 14:16 IST
The Khudai Khidmatgar was a non-violent movement against British occupation of the Indian subcontinent led by Abdul Ghaffar Khan, a Pashtun freedom fighter, in the North-West Frontier Province.
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
Explained: Why US’s offer of financial aid to Greenland has angered DenmarkSubscriber Only
April 23, 2020 14:39 IST
Should the plans for acquiring Greenland ever materialise, it would secure Donald Trump’s position in US history of having been the third president to add land to the country’s territory.
Thu, Apr 23, 2020
Explained: Why rumours of North Korea leader Kim Jong Un’s ill-health erupted, againSubscriber Only
April 21, 2020 20:34 IST
This is not the first time US newsrooms have gone into a tizzy over Kim Jong Un’s reported poor health, only to be debunked later.
Wed, Apr 22, 2020
Yom HaShoah: Why Israel remembers the Holocaust on a different daySubscriber Only
April 20, 2020 20:20 IST
Since 1959, when the Knesset officially established the Yom HaShoah in law, entertainment in public places like cinema halls and theaters have been banned on this day. In 1961, laws were amended to include closures of cafes, restaurants and clubs on the 27th day of Nissan.
Tue, Apr 21, 2020
Explained: Why ‘Milk Tea Alliance’ of Southeast Asian social media warriors has the Chinese fumingSubscriber Only
April 20, 2020 15:22 IST
The ‘Milk Tea Alliance’ is an informal term coined by social media users. What does it refer to, and why is it trending?
Tue, Apr 21, 2020
Kolkata to see low-key Durga Puja celebrationsSubscriber Only
April 18, 2020 04:52 IST
“Major puja organisers in the city have informally decided to arrange pujas on a smaller scale. But there is no question of cancelling the celebrations,” said Sandipan Banerjee, vice-president, Forum for Durgotsab.
Sat, Apr 18, 2020
Explained: In the COVID-19 story of hydroxychloroquine, a history dating back to World War IISubscriber Only
April 17, 2020 14:54 IST
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Contrary to what has been claimed, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray had no direct connection with the discovery or manufacture of hydroxychloroquine.
Sat, Apr 18, 2020Lockdown impact: Durga Puja celebrations to be toned down in Kolkata, but pandals not being cancelledSubscriber Only
April 17, 2020 13:33 IST
Organisers believe West Bengal-based enterprises and companies that usually sponsor the pandals may not give puja committees as much money as they usually do because of the economic impact that they themselves are facing post the lockdown.
Fri, Apr 17, 2020Kolkata priests feel the pinch as income dries up amid COVID-19 lockdownSubscriber Only
April 12, 2020 06:10 IST
Poila Boishak is among the days priests earn well. But with temples closed and people not holding rituals at home, their earnings have been hit hard. Since most don't have regular salaries, they stare at grim times.
Tue, Apr 14, 2020
COVID-19 lockdown has forced churches to take religious services onlineSubscriber Only
April 11, 2020 03:35 IST
“Usually church visits are less about Christ and more about meeting people. But this year, it is about Christ and not us. If you are spiritually strong, then whether you go to a church or not does not matter,” says 24-year-old Efi Biswas.
Sat, Apr 11, 2020
Bengal: Forests of prehistoric Susunia Hills burn for more than 18 hoursSubscriber Only
April 08, 2020 22:56 IST
The hills of Susunia, in Bankura district, are known for their diversity of flora and fauna, especially medicinal plants, and are also an important archaeological site in West Bengal.
Thu, Apr 09, 2020
COVID-19 lockdown: As crime-fighting takes backseat, Kolkata Police come up with creative ways to help residentsSubscriber Only
April 07, 2020 20:24 IST
From modified songs and street art spreading awareness on coronavirus to making sure the elderly have access to essential services, the Kolkata Police is going the extra mile.
Tue, Apr 07, 2020
Coronavirus threat to animals: Bengal zoos already on toes, minister assures nothing to worry aboutSubscriber Only
April 06, 2020 22:04 IST
Rajib Banerjee, the state minister for forests, told The Indian Express: “Zoo staff change their clothes when they enter the zoo premises and potassium permanganate is used to disinfect their shoes.”
Mon, Apr 06, 2020
Kolkata: Recovered COVID-19 patient wants India to understand severity of virusSubscriber Only
April 06, 2020 00:53 IST
When people in the neighbourhood realised that Biswas's father was in self-isolation, they entered the premises with police officers, accusing her father of hiding her in the bungalow.
Mon, Apr 06, 2020
As yeast becomes scarce and flour supply dwindles, half of Kolkata’s bread units shut downSubscriber Only
April 04, 2020 05:23 IST
“We do not know how long we can run the factories. Many workers are migrants who are afraid of contracting coronavirus and are worried about their families. They want to go home,” said Idris Ali of West Bengal Baker’s Association.
Sat, Apr 04, 2020
Bengal: Blood banks face supply shortage as pandemic hits donation campsSubscriber Only
April 04, 2020 04:53 IST
The situation is even more dire in cases of A positive, AB positive and negative blood groups, which are difficult to procure even under regular circumstances, sources said.
Sat, Apr 04, 2020
Coronavirus lockdown: Bread manufacturers in Kolkata face hard timesSubscriber Only
April 03, 2020 09:32 IST
With fewer workers and a shortage of raw materials, several bakeries in Kolkata have been shut since the nationwide lockdown was announced.
Fri, Apr 03, 2020
Week after being stranded at Kolkata airport, Delhi woman reunited with familySubscriber Only
April 01, 2020 22:08 IST
West Bengal Radio Club, a local amateur hobby group that works in coordination with various state governmental organisations during natural and man-made disasters and calamities, to help people in distress, at no cost helped reunite the woman with a relative at Jamshedpur.
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
West Bengal: Shop owners want morning slot for business, not afternoonSubscriber Only
April 01, 2020 00:06 IST
The government on Monday had allowed the shops to run with minimum staff during the nationwide lockdown to stop coronavirus outbreak.
Wed, Apr 01, 2020
Kolkata: One more arrested for ‘spreading fake news’ about coronavirus pandemicSubscriber Only
March 31, 2020 05:40 IST
In a series of messages on a WhatsApp group, the New Alipore woman claimed that 15 people in her neighbourhood, and two near her home, had been found positive for COVID-19.
Tue, Mar 31, 2020
Lockdown in Kolkata: For city’s unseen residents, these are uncertain timesSubscriber Only
March 28, 2020 11:26 IST
The effect of the national shutdown is being felt across all socio-economic groups and professions. Security guards, lawyers, flower sellers and many more are finding it arduous to deal with the severity of the situation in this first of its kind lockdown.
Sat, Mar 28, 2020
Why Kolkatans Love Sipping History at ParamountSubscriber Only
March 27, 2020 17:45 IST
The enduring charm of the 102-year-old sherbet maker in the City of Joy
Sat, Mar 28, 2020
Explained: How SAARC countries are fighting COVID-19Subscriber Only
March 25, 2020 20:59 IST
From India going into total lockdown to the Taliban saying they will cooperate with the Afghanistan government, here is how the SAARC countries are coping.
Thu, Mar 26, 2020Journalism of Courage
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