Category Archives: History

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

Tribal Knowledge Systems, Values and Traditions: Papers presented for “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference) – New Delhi

Posted on 17/09/2018 by website administrator

Parallel session 6: Tribal Knowledge Systems, Values and Traditions Chaired by: Mridula Rashmi Kindo, Dept of English, IGNOU, New Delhi Paper Presenters: Arun Kumar Oraon (JNU, New Delhi), Sandesha Rayapa-Garbiyal (JNU, New Delhi), Teresa Tudu (BHU, Varanasi), Shimi Moni Doley … Continue reading →

Posted in Adverse inclusion, Anthropology, Colonial policies, Cultural heritage, Democracy, Eastern region, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Endangered language, Globalization, Government of India, Health and nutrition, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature - fiction, Literature and bibliographies, Misconceptions, Modernity, Names and communities, Networking, Northern region, Organizations, Quotes, Resources, Revival of traditions, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Rural poverty, Storytelling, Tribal identity, Worship and rituals | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Tribal Knowledge Systems, Values and Traditions: Papers presented for “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference) – New Delhi

Sacred groves protected by India’s tribal communities: Fostering a sense of togetherness and harmony

Posted on 14/09/2018 by website administrator

 Living in harmony with Nature has been an integral part of Indian culture. This has been abundantly reflected in a variety of traditional practices, religious beliefs, rituals, folklore, arts and crafts, and in the daily lives of the Indian … Continue reading →

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Tip | Tribal collections in India’s ethnographic museums

Posted on 01/09/2018 by website administrator

Tip: Click the button on the left top to select the layer labelled Ethnographic Museums; then scroll to find the Ethnographic museum in a region of special interest, and click on its rhombus-shaped (purple) placeholder for more information (including a link … Continue reading →

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Showcasing the lifestyle of the Koya community: A new tribal museum at Medaram village – Telangana

Posted on 20/08/2018 by website administrator

Gollapudi Srinivasa Rao BHUPALPALLY DISTRICT, The Hindu (Hyderabad) JANUARY 27, 2018 | Read the full report >> With the exclusive tribal museum becoming operational on Tuesday, devotees thronging to the historic Medaram village for the Sammakka–Saralakka jatara can now get … Continue reading →

Posted in Adivasi, Anthropology, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, Dress and ornaments, Government of India, History, Maps, Museum collections - India, Names and communities, Photos and slideshows, Press snippets, Southern region, Tourism, Tribal identity, Worship and rituals | Tagged | Comments Off on Showcasing the lifestyle of the Koya community: A new tribal museum at Medaram village – Telangana