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Category Archives: Literature – fiction
The Dehwali: A community with a rich repertoire of songs, stories, legends, puzzles, sayings and drama – Gujarat
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Posted in Adivasi, Cultural heritage, Education and literacy, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature - fiction, Multi-lingual education, Music and dance, Organizations, Revival of traditions, Storytelling, Success story, Tips, Western region
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Oral Literature and Memory: A Study of Tribal Folklore: Papers presented for “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference) – New Delhi
Abstract 5: Oral Literature and Memory: A Study of Tribal Folklore Paper presented for “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference) – New Delhi ATHIKO KAISII Centre for Culture, Media & Governance, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi KEYWORDS: … Continue reading
Posted in Community facilities, Customs, Education and literacy, Literature - fiction, Literature and bibliographies, Organizations, Quotes, Resources, Seasons and festivals, Storytelling, Worship and rituals
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On the need for counselling and rehabiliting victims of human trafficking: Ranchi-based Asha Kiran “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference) – Jharkhand
Plenary Session 5: Human Trafficking in Tribal India: A Focus on Jharkhand Presented by: Sister Gemma Toppo, Ursuline Convent, Ranchi, Jharkhand Chaired by: Dr. Ivy Imogene Hansdak, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi Sister Gemma Toppo, founder-member of the Ranchi-based NGO, … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood and children, Community facilities, Eastern region, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Literature - fiction, Literature and bibliographies, Modernity, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Rural poverty, Storytelling, Success story, Women
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An appeal for linguistic diversity as a democratic right – Professor Ganesh Devy at TEDx Mumbai
Professor Ganesh Devy talks about how languages evolve. And how local Indian languages are dying, taking with them a treasure of historical knowledge and wisdom. “Why are you talking to sparrows?” [Prof. Devy narrates the reply of the Bo woman in … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood and children, Democracy, Education and literacy, Figures, census and other statistics, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature - fiction, Modernity, Names and communities, Quotes, Tribal identity, Video resources - external
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First novel by an adivasi in Kerala – Kocharethi
SARASWATHY NAGARAJAN, The Hindu: Life & Style / Metroplus, 27 April 2011 Narayan, author of Kocharethi, the first novel by an adivasi in Kerala, and Catherine Thankamma, who translated the book into English, talk about the book and its place on the … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi, Anthropology, Childhood and children, Colonial policies, Customs, Health and nutrition, History, Literature - fiction, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Names and communities, Particularly vulnerable tribal group, Press snippets, Southern region, Storytelling, Tribal elders, Tribal identity, Western Ghats - tribal heritage & ecology, Women, Worship and rituals
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