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Category Archives: Photos and slideshows
“Indigenous Peoples and Environmental Ethics” – The Kaani of Tamil Nadu and Kerala
By Davidson Sargunam Indigenous peoples are ethnic groups native to a land or region. Usually they have a close relation to the land and live in consonance with nature. They believe that land and people are inseparable and interdependent. It is this aspect of their lifestyle-the intertwining of their … Continue reading →
Posted in Accountability, Community facilities, Customs, Democracy, Ecology and environment, Education and literacy, Government of India, Health and nutrition, Homes and utensils, Modernity, Music and dance, Nature and wildlife, Photos and slideshows, Quotes, Success story, Tribal elders, Western Ghats - tribal heritage & ecology, Women, Worship and rituals
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Toda cultural heritage and education: Nilgiri mountains – Tamil Nadu
A visit to the Toda hamlet known as Taranadmund near Ooty makes it clear that for the Toda community, cultural heritage is part of everyday life and worship. The local economy continues to involve buffalo rearing. As the Tamil Nadu … Continue reading →
Posted in Anthropology, Assimilation, Crafts and visual arts, Democracy, Dress and ornaments, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Endangered language, Figures, census and other statistics, Gandhian social movement, Government of India, Homes and utensils, Misconceptions, Modernity, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Nilgiri, Organizations, Photos and slideshows, Press snippets, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Southern region – Southern Zonal Council, Tourism, Tribal elders, Western Ghats - tribal heritage & ecology, Women, Worship and rituals
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“We plant the trees for our children in the memory of our elders who planted for us”: Trees are indispensable for India’s tribal communities
To enlarge, view other paintings and read the full article, click here >> My image shows the museum as a tree. It’s a strange tree. Things are a bit upside down and it’s a little frightening. Right on top, I’ve given it the shape … Continue reading →
Posted in Biodiversity, Childhood and children, Customs, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Figures, census and other statistics, Literature and bibliographies, Misconceptions, Modernity, Names and communities, Photos and slideshows, Press snippets, Quotes, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Sacred grove, Scheduled Tribe (ST), Seasons and festivals, Tips, Trees, Tribal elders, Worship and rituals
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A martial arts festival that keep a tradition alive and profitable for practitioners: Tournaments conducted by the Khasi Hills Archery Sports Association – Meghalaya
In hilly Shillong, dream-interpreting locals and tribal archers combine to practise ‘Teer’ gambling | To view more photos and read the full story, click here >> The capital of Meghalaya likes to bet big and it’s not on cricket, horse-racing or teen patti … Continue reading →
Posted in Colonial policies, Community facilities, Cultural heritage, Games and leisure time, History, Names and communities, Photos and slideshows, Press snippets, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Seven Sister States & Sikkim – North Eastern Council, Storytelling, Success story, Tribal elders
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Improving Bhil children’s reading skills and comprehension: Report on the use of colourful storybooks in a range of Indian languages besides English – Madhya Pradesh
Tulika’s storybooks were very well received by the students at Kakrana’s Rani Kajal Jeevan Shala (village school). They enjoyed reading them and even understood the stories. They made a considerable impact on both teachers and students and opened the window … Continue reading →
Posted in Central region – Central Zonal Council, Childhood and children, Community facilities, Crafts and visual arts, Ecology and environment, Education and literacy, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature and bibliographies, Modernity, Multi-lingual education, Names and communities, Organizations, Photos and slideshows, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Storytelling, Success story, Women, Worship and rituals
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