Search Results for: Memory

Memory of the World Programme – Unesco

Posted on 01/01/2019 by website administrator

The vision of the Memory of the World Programme is that the world’s documentary heritage belongs to all, should be fully preserved and protected for all and, with due recognition of cultural mores and practicalities, should be permanently accessible to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultural heritage, Democracy, Education and literacy, Globalization, Music and dance, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Tips, Tribal culture worldwide, Tribal identity | Comments Off on Memory of the World Programme – Unesco

Tribal Memory, Folklore and Hindu Epic Narratives: Papers presented for “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference) – New Delhi

Posted on 24/02/2018 by website administrator

PLENARY SESSION Chaired by: Prof. M. Asaduddin, Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Languages, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi Paper Presenters: Dr. Athikho Kaisii (JMI, Delhi), Dr. Pravin Kumar (IGNTU, Amarkantak), Dr Ananya Barua (Hindu College, Delhi). Dr. Saroj Kumar Mahananda (JMI, … Continue reading →

Posted in Adivasi, Anthropology, Cultural heritage, Customs, Education and literacy, Ekalavya (Eklavya, Eklabya), Games and leisure time, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Music and dance, Names and communities, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Seven Sister States, Storytelling, Tribal identity, Worship and rituals | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Tribal Memory, Folklore and Hindu Epic Narratives: Papers presented for “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference) – New Delhi

“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

Posted on 11/06/2016 by website administrator

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in 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, Seasons and festivals, Tips, Trees, Tribal elders, Worship and rituals | Tagged , | Comments Off on “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

Book in memory of Santiniketan artist and activist Shyamali Khastgir: “A novel way to introduce scientific thinking in village communities” – West Bengal

Posted on 06/09/2013 by website administrator

‘Monishar pathorer bon’: a novel way to introduce scientific thinking in village communities. ‘Gatchpathor’ or ‘wooden stone’ is a common curiosity in many parts of Bengal. In appearance and texture gatchpathor looks like wood, but one touch reveals that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood and children, Education and literacy, Literature and bibliographies, Modernity, Nature and wildlife, Quotes, Tagore and rural culture | Comments Off on Book in memory of Santiniketan artist and activist Shyamali Khastgir: “A novel way to introduce scientific thinking in village communities” – West Bengal

“With literature comes memory and so many meaningful traditions”: Linguist Ganesh Devy at Sahitya Akademi conference on Contemporary Creative Expression in India

Posted on 11/06/2013 by website administrator

Professor GN Devy feels that alternate media should be used to make literature reach to a wider audience Parul Bajaj, Indian Express, Tue Jul 19 2011 Almost everyone in India knows the Mahabharata, but no one has read it. Listening is … Continue reading →

Posted in Adivasi, Community facilities, Cultural heritage, Languages and linguistic heritage, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Press snippets, Revival of traditions, Storytelling | Comments Off on “With literature comes memory and so many meaningful traditions”: Linguist Ganesh Devy at Sahitya Akademi conference on Contemporary Creative Expression in India