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Tip | Photo essay: The lives of the unseen, unheard men and women who build the cities we inhabit – Scroll.in

Posted on 01/06/2020 by website administrator

The most iconic image of India’s fight for freedom is the Dandi March led by Mahatma Gandhi. The frail, yet tightly-knotted musculature of the Mahatma, with a band of men and women following in his wake, is entrenched in the … Continue reading →

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Learn more about tribal communities in Andhra Pradesh

Posted on 28/05/2020 by website administrator
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Tip | India’s 28 States and 8 Union Territories – From Andhra Pradesh to West Bengal

Posted on 26/05/2020 by website administrator

India, a union of states, is a Sovereign, Secular, Democratic Republic with a Parliamentary system of Government. The President is the constitutional head of Executive of the Union. In the states, the Governor, as the representative of the President, is the … Continue reading →

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Tip | “How to address misconceptions on tribal customs and culture in the classroom?” – Ideas and practices worth sharing among peers and students

Posted on 19/05/2020 by website administrator

There’s much to learn from the positive contributions made by tribal communities on a daily basis. To start with, let’s learn from insiders and others who have dedicated their lives to ensuring that a precious heritage will continue to make … Continue reading →

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Tip | How many ‘Scheduled Tribes’ are there in India? And what distinguishes them from other communities? (‘tribal’ or otherwise) – Information provided by the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes

Posted on 19/05/2020 by website administrator

How many Scheduled Tribes have been identified so far? There are over 700 tribes (with overlapping communities in more than one State) which have been notified under Article 342 of the Constitution of India, spread over different States and Union … Continue reading →

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