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Category Archives: Western region – Western Zonal Council
Important lessons for dealing with water deficit due to climate change: Indus Valley Civilization Dholavira & Kalibangan – Western region
Anindya Sarkar, professor of geology and isotope geochemistry at IIT, Kharagpur, was lead researcher of a recent paper published in the Journal of Quaternary Science, on how Dholavira, an Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) site, holds important lessons for dealing with … Continue reading
Posted in Ecology and environment, History, Western region – Western Zonal Council
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Video | “The Siddis: A Forgotten People”: UN in Action – Gujarat
United Nations – Gujarat in western India is home to more than 20,000 Siddis [Sidhi], an ethnic group of African descent. But today, many live on the fringes of society in poverty. One young man is fighting to protect their unique … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Customs, Eco tourism, Economy and development, Figures, census and other statistics, Government of India, History, Modernity, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Organizations, Performing arts, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Storytelling, Tiger, Tribal identity, Western region – Western Zonal Council
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