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Off The Cuff
This section, “Off the Cuff,” steps away from traditional reports and brings to the readers a kaleidoscope of various and variegated subjects of interest—some are unique, some are untold and some are even weird. Well, there are also write ups which are simply ‘musing’ or ‘reflections of thoughts’.. This section will have at least two to three, or may be, even more new write ups every week.
Jackson Gate and the Story of an Untamed Firebrand
Jackson Gate and the Story of an Untamed Firebrand
Most residents of Agartala know of a place called Jackson Gate — right in the heart of the city, opposite Tulsibati School. But many from the younger generation have never seen the structure itself. It was demolished in the early 1980s, in the name of road expansion.
With it disappeared not just a remarkable piece of architecture, but also an entire chapter of forgotten history.The announcement of Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha that it will be rebuilt thus quite naturally was hailed...
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The Forgotten Tail:...
The Forgotten Tail: The Vanished Plane Wreck from MBB College
Sometimes, memories return like fragments of dreams—blurred, fleeting, half-luminous. Among the countless stories whispered through...
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Wings of Tragedy:...
Wings of Tragedy: The Forgotten Plane Crashes in Agartala Airport
Manas Pal
These are the stories long lost. Even the memories of the deceased have faded...
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The Burning Skies...
The Burning Skies of Tripura : Air Crash Series There were as many as five air crashes in Tripura . Here is Part 1: When...
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DURGA: SYMBOLISM, SOCIAL...
Durga: Symbolism, Social Change, and the Continuum of Life
Every autumn, as the sound of the dhak fills the air and clay idols of Goddess...
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A dangerous drift...
A dangerous drift toward communal violence
A disturbing new line of rhetoric has entered Tripura’s political discourse—one that dangerously twists history and incites communal fault...
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‘Guns of Navarro’...
‘Guns of Navarro’ are deadlier than militants’ AKs
Let’s call it the “Guns of Navarro.”For over a year now, TIPRA Motha ‘warriors,’ led by their...
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DAVID –THAT YOU...
DAVID –THAT YOU OFTEN MISS
David: We all know the story of David who killed Goliath. We are also familiar with the great statue of...
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Pradyot Kishore Debbarma...
Pradyot Kishore Debbarma, TIPRA Motha chief recently posted a screen shot and disclosed the identity of the SPG lady of the Prime Minister –...
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THE ILLEGAL IMMGRATION...
THE ILLEGAL IMMGRATION AND THE VIGILANTE AROUND: THREAT THAT GOVT SHOULD NOT IGNORE
Illegal immigration from Bangladesh is a real and pressing issue. It exists—firmly...