Category Archives: Tribal identity

Thulir, a modern school where alternatives to mainstream education, technologies and lifestyles are explored – Tamil Nadu

Posted on 15/10/2018 by website administrator

We at Thulir have been looking at alternatives to the mainstream education system, so that we may be able to cater to the needs of those children who get left out/left behind. As part of our learning at Thulir, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Adivasi, Childhood and children, Community facilities, Crafts and visual arts, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Homes and utensils, Nature and wildlife, Networking, Organizations, Photos and slideshows, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Southern region, Success story | Comments Off on Thulir, a modern school where alternatives to mainstream education, technologies and lifestyles are explored – Tamil Nadu

Gond artists Jangarh Singh Shyam & Roshni Vyam: “Universal appeal and technical prowess” – Madhya Pradesh

Posted on 10/10/2018 by website administrator

A masterly tribute to a cult Gond artist Openthemagazine.com, Books, 09 March 2018 | Read the full review by Preema John >> Jangarh Singh Shyam: The Enchanted Forest Paintings and Drawings from the Crites Collection | Aurogeeta Das The first publication … Continue reading →

Posted in Central region, Childhood and children, Commentary, Community facilities, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Economy and development, Fashion, Globalization, History, Maps, Modernity, Museum collections - general, Names and communities, Photos and slideshows, Press snippets, Revival of traditions, Storytelling, Tribal elders, Women, Worship and rituals | Tagged | Comments Off on Gond artists Jangarh Singh Shyam & Roshni Vyam: “Universal appeal and technical prowess” – Madhya Pradesh

A craft workshop for Santal women in Purulia: Determined to overcome poverty – West Bengal

Posted on 07/10/2018 by website administrator

This is the first time we have ventured out of traditional art/craft, but there is a connection because the skills necessary for this craft are traditional and the primary material, familiar.  We plan to revisit these villages in a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Community facilities, Crafts and visual arts, Eastern region, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Fashion, Health and nutrition, Homes and utensils, Music and dance, Names and communities, Organizations, Photos and slideshows, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Success story, Tips, Women | Tagged | Comments Off on A craft workshop for Santal women in Purulia: Determined to overcome poverty – West Bengal

In search of solution for India’s chronically undernourished children: Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan & Telangana

Posted on 05/10/2018 by website administrator

India’s ambitious ‘Zero Hunger’ program will be launched in three districts – Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, Koraput in Odisha and Thane in Maharashtra on October 16, the World Food Day. The Program will be initiated by Indian Council of Agricultural … Continue reading →

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Tip | Check recent updates on improved living conditions for India’s indigenous communities: World Water Day held annually on 22 March – United Nations

Posted on 01/10/2018 by website administrator

World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. An international day to celebrate freshwater was recommended at the 1992 … Continue reading →

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