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Tattoos of central India: Traditions and folklore are being modified or declining – Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh

Posted on 04/10/2019 by website administrator

‘Don’t brand me’: The Indian women saying no to forced tattoos In India, and across the world, getting a tattoo is nowadays seen as a sign of independence and rebellion. Many young people get inked to showcase their identity, what … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthropology, Bastar, Central region, Childhood and children, Customs, Dress and ornaments, Fashion and design, Health and nutrition, History, Modernity, Names and communities, Photos and slideshows, Press snippets, Social conventions, Storytelling, Video resources - external, Women, Worship and rituals | Tagged , | Comments Off on Tattoos of central India: Traditions and folklore are being modified or declining – Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh

The Future of Tribal Oral Culture in the Age of Globalization/ Digitalization: Papers presented for “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference) – New Delhi

Posted on 14/04/2018 by website administrator

Plenary Session 3: Panel Discussion on “The Future of Tribal Oral Culture in the Age of Globalization/ Digitalization” Chaired by: Prof. Virginius Xaxa, Professor of Eminence, Tezpur University, Assam & Chairman of Xaxa Planning Committee Panellists: Prof. Joseph Bara (IGNTU, … Continue reading →

Posted in Adivasi / Adibasi, Anthropology, Colonial policies, Community facilities, Globalization, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature - fiction, Literature and bibliographies, Misconceptions, Names and communities, Quotes, Storytelling, Tribal culture worldwide, Tribal identity, Worship and rituals | Tagged , | Comments Off on The Future of Tribal Oral Culture in the Age of Globalization/ Digitalization: Papers presented for “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference) – New Delhi

Responding to indigenous narratives in an interdisciplinary manner: M. Phil Course “Indigeneity in Literature and the Arts” & Recommended Reading – New Delhi

Posted on 24/08/2016 by website administrator

“Indigeneity in Literature and the Arts”List of study materials provided by Course-Coordinator: Dr. Ivy Imogene Hansdak for M.Phil students at the Dept. of English, JMI, New Delhi Select Primary Reading: Ao, Temsula. These Hills Called Home: Stories from a War … Continue reading →

Posted in Adivasi / Adibasi, Anthropology, Colonial policies, Education and literacy, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature - fiction, Literature and bibliographies, Modernity, Organizations, Quotes, Resources, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Social conventions, Tribal identity, Women, Worship and rituals | Comments Off on Responding to indigenous narratives in an interdisciplinary manner: M. Phil Course “Indigeneity in Literature and the Arts” & Recommended Reading – New Delhi

Mahasweta Devi: Bhasha’s life time mentor remembered at the Adivasi Academy Tejgadh – Gujarat

Posted on 20/08/2016 by website administrator

Times of India, 29 July 2016 | To read the full article, click here >> An indefatigable crusader for tribal rights, eminent litterateur Mahasweta Devi was keen to be laid to rest at Tejgadh, a tribal village in Gujarat and also … Continue reading →

Posted in Adivasi / Adibasi, Colonial policies, Community facilities, Cultural heritage, De- and re-tribalisation, Democracy, Eastern region, Education and literacy, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Museum collections - India, Names and communities, Networking, Organizations, Press snippets, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Rural poverty, Storytelling, Success story, Western region, Worship and rituals | Tagged , | Comments Off on Mahasweta Devi: Bhasha’s life time mentor remembered at the Adivasi Academy Tejgadh – Gujarat

The Tribal Research & Development Institute Bhopal / List of scheduled tribes by the Commissioner of Tribal Development – Madhya Pradesh

Posted on 24/05/2015 by website administrator

Madhya Pradesh has the largest Tribal population of all the states. […] Due to the varied socio-cultural and geographical environment and its parameters, the diverse tribal world of Madhya Pradesh not only has been largely cut-off from the mainstream of … Continue reading →

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