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Learn more about tribal communities in Karnataka

Posted on 20/09/2019 by website administrator
Posted in Anthropology, Childhood and children, Community facilities, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, Eco tourism, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Figures, census and other statistics, Government of India, Health and nutrition, History, Hyderabad biodiversity pledge, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature and bibliographies, Museum collections - India, Music and dance, Nature and wildlife, Sacred grove, Seasons and festivals, Southern region, Tiger, Tips, Western Ghats - tribal heritage & ecology, Women, Worship and rituals | Comments Off on Learn more about tribal communities in Karnataka

Bhimayana, an award winning graphic novel on Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar illustrated by Gond artists: Storytelling at its very best

Posted on 18/09/2019 by website administrator

Bhimayana: Experiences of Untouchability. Graphic novelon Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar with art by award winning Gond artists Durgabai Vyam and Subhas Vyam; story by Srividya Natarajan and S. Anand. Navayana Publishing 2011. ISBN-13: 978-8189059170. Rs. 325  | WorldCat.org >> A must-read for every child and adult in the nation and a … Continue reading →

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Representations of Birsa Munda: Leader of the 1890 Munda rebellion – Jharkhand

Posted on 17/09/2019 by website administrator

To read or download the full issue, click here >> Visualizing memories In his article, Daniel Rycroft addresses the problem of cultural heritage and its construction. Dealing with the cultural interface between Adivasis and post-colonial governance, he redefines heritage as ‘looking … Continue reading →

Posted in Adivasi, Adverse inclusion, Anthropology, Colonial policies, Commentary, Eastern region, eBook download sites, ePub, History, Literature and bibliographies, Maps, Names and communities, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Storytelling, Success story, Tips, Tribal identity, Worship and rituals | Tagged | Comments Off on Representations of Birsa Munda: Leader of the 1890 Munda rebellion – Jharkhand

Map | Provisions for particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTG): India’s Constitution guarantees justice “in tune with the customary law” of Scheduled Tribes

Posted on 16/09/2019 by website administrator

“Primitive, geographically isolated, shy and socially, educationally & economically backwardness these are the traits that distinguish Scheduled Tribes of our country from other communities. Tribal communities live in about 15% of the country’s areas in various ecological and geo-climatic conditions … Continue reading →

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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

Posted on 15/09/2019 by website administrator

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 →

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