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North-Eastern Areas – Scheduled Districts Act of 1874, political and constitutional changes
Over six years after its signing, the Bodoland Accord is yet to usher in substantive changes on the ground. M.S. PRABHAKARA in Guwahati […] The Sixth Schedule, extensively amended since the adoption of the Constitution, along with the Fifth Schedule … Continue reading
Posted in Assimilation, Colonial policies, Constitution and Supreme Court, De- and re-tribalisation, Economy and development, Government of India, History, Literature and bibliographies, Maps, Misconceptions, Names and communities, Press snippets, Seven Sister States
Tagged Bodo
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Tips | Celebrating tribal identity: Culture-specific stories – Diversity in children’s books from India
Beyond stereotypes | Read the full story >> […] It took some time for [Nagaland-based artist Canato Jimo] to realise that diversity didn’t necessarily mean something that is steeped in cultural symbolism. “I started out by doing the obvious thing … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood and children, Misconceptions, Multi-lingual education, Names and communities, Press snippets, Resources, Seven Sister States, Storytelling, Success story, Tips, Uncategorized
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A splendid way of welcoming the new year among the Khamti community: The Buddhist Sangken festival (April) – Arunachal Pradesh
The Sangken festival is celebrated by Khamtis, they are one of the oldest tribes of Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh. The district is located in the plains of Arunachal Pradesh. The festival is a Buddhist festival celebrated with respect where … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural heritage, Maps, Names and communities, Quotes, Seasons and festivals, Seven Sister States, Tips, Tourism, Worship and rituals
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Celebrating health, peace and prosperity among the Monpa community of Tawang: The Losar festival (February-March) – Arunachal Pradesh
Tawang is one of the most beautiful hill stations you can ever visit during your travel to India. It is also an important center for Buddhist learning, something that attracts people from all across the world. […] The Losar Festival … Continue reading
Posted in Customs, Economy and development, Figures, census and other statistics, Maps, Names and communities, Quotes, Seasons and festivals, Seven Sister States, Tips
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Cultural invisibility – India’s 196 endangered languages (Unesco Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger 2009)
The state of indigenous languages today mirrors the situation of indigenous peoples. In many parts of the world, they are on the verge of extinction. […] However, with the growing global recognition of indigenous knowledge systems, the hope that indigenous … Continue reading
Posted in Assimilation, Childhood and children, Community facilities, Constitution and Supreme Court, Democracy, Education and literacy, Endangered language, Figures, census and other statistics, Government of India, Languages and linguistic heritage, Misconceptions, Multi-lingual education, Names and communities, Press snippets, Revival of traditions, Seven Sister States, Tribal identity
Tagged Khasi, Naga, Onge
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