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Category Archives: Accountability
“Is tribal identity relevant in today’s world?” Inaugural Speech for “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference 2017) – New Delhi
Dr. Ivy Hansdak – Assistant Professor, Department of English, Jamia Millia Islamia University New Delhi (27th February 2017) Dear and respected Vice-Chancellor of Jamia, Prof Talat Ahmad, respected Guest of Honour, Prof. T.K. Oommen, respected Keynote Speaker, Prof. Virginius Xaxa, respected … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Adivasi / Adibasi, Adverse inclusion, Childhood and children, Colonial policies, Commentary, Community facilities, Cultural heritage, Customs, Education and literacy, FAQ, Modernity, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Seasons and festivals, Storytelling, Tribal identity, Women
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Down To Earth – science and environment fortnightly published by India’s Society for Environmental Communications
Down To Earth is a product of our commitment to make changes in the way we manage our environment, protect health and secure livelihoods and economic security for all. We believe strongly that we can and must do things differently. … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Adivasi / Adibasi, Biodiversity, Colonial policies, Commentary, Democracy, Ecology and environment, Education and literacy, Globalization, Health and nutrition, Modernity, Nature and wildlife, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Resources, Rural poverty, Tribal culture worldwide
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Getting information on forest land titles and compensation through the Right to Information Act – Maharashtra
In a major victory, tribal people in Maharashtra’s Thane district have managed to get information on forest land titles through the Right to Information Act. They were demanding this information for months, with over a thousand of them going on … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Adivasi / Adibasi, De- and re-tribalisation, Democracy, Government of India, Organizations, Press snippets, Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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Convention on Biological Diversity to ‘integrate traditional knowledge and practices of indigenous and local communities relevant for conservation of biodiversity” – Fact checking
The Convention on Biological Diversity, 20 years on, is still struggling to stem the precipitous decline in biodiversity. After missing the 2010 target of reducing biodiversity loss, it is now pulling out all stops to meet the Aichi Targets, named … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Biodiversity, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Globalization, Health and nutrition, Hyderabad biodiversity pledge, Networking, Organizations, Quotes
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A constitution which guarantees: “The State shall not discriminate against any citizen” – The Sovereign Republic of India
Did the Constitution of India borrow ideas and many of its stand out features from the constitutions of other countries? Yes, after intense scrutiny, it turns out that our founding fathers liberally chose what features to embed into our Constitution … Continue reading →