The December 2024 issue of TMYS Review explores some of the factors that contribute to the phenomenon of cross-culturalization, with a specific focus on environmental consciousness, literary and artistic translations, and the role of professional and vocational education. Each of these acts as a vital link in the enduring dialogic exchange conversation between tribal and non-tribal societies, fostering an outcome that is both enriching and transformative... Environmental consciousness creates a platform for global engagement, artistic translations provide the scope for preserving and disseminating cultural narratives, and professional/vocational education equips members of these communities with the tools needed for holistic socioeconomic advancement. Together, they help in creating a route through which tribal communities can navigate the complexities of cultural exchange, thereby fostering an environment in which diversity is celebrated, and cultural contributions are recognized and valued. Through an assorted collection of essays, interviews, and creative pieces, we hope to depict how tribal communities are active participants in shaping the multi-faceted journey of cross-culturalization.

(Excerpted from the Editorial by Dr. Stella Chitralekha Biswas.)