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Lending a voice to the nation’s indigenous population: Adivaani, a trust that publishes books written by Adivasis – Jharkhand and West Bengal
Garima Mishra, Indian Express New Delhi, Sat Apr 27 2013 | Read the full article >>“Why don’t we have an Adivasi voice?”, “Why don’t we have a ‘for and by’ Adivasi publishing house?”, “Where is the authentic Adivasi narrative?” These questions had … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi, Childhood and children, Community facilities, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, Eastern region, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Media portrayal, Modernity, Multi-lingual education, Names and communities, Press snippets, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Storytelling, Success story, Tribal culture worldwide, Video resources - external, Women, Worship and rituals
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The main festival celebrated of the Santal community (December-January): Sorhae “thanksgiving” – West Bengal, Jharkhand, Assam, Nepal, and Bangladesh
Singing and Dancing, a Festivity of Unity By Boro Baski | Translated by Joel Tudu Sorhae is the biggest festival of the Santals. The Santals of Malda, Murshidabad, Dinajpur, Birbhum, Bardhaman district, together with the Santals of Jharkhand, Assam, Nepal, and … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Cultural heritage, Customs, Eastern region, History, Music and dance, Names and communities, Quotes, Sacred grove, Storytelling, Tribal elders, Worship and rituals
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“Archery is the traditional game of Chhattisgarh”: Youngsters who excel – Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh
For recent reports on “tribal archery”, “Adivasi sport”, “tribes martial art” and similar topics, use the search field seen below: Google custom search – Indian press coverage of tribal culture and education Jharkand’s Wonder Boy: Prodigious Tribal Teen Archer Wins … Continue reading
Posted in Central region, Childhood and children, Community facilities, Customs, Games and leisure time, Maps, Names and communities, Press snippets, Success story
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In search of solution for India’s chronically undernourished children: Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan & Telangana
India’s ambitious ‘Zero Hunger’ program will be launched in three districts – Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, Koraput in Odisha and Thane in Maharashtra on October 16, the World Food Day. The Program will be initiated by Indian Council of Agricultural … Continue reading
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