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“Democracy and caste system can’t go hand in hand”: Paying attention to the enforcement of India’s 1989 act to prevent the commission of offences of atrocities against members of SCs and STs (Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes)
Hardly anyone seems to have paid attention to India’s dismal showing at the UN Human Rights Council’s universal periodical review when the latter alleged that India is “all words, no action” on working against caste and related discrimination. The allegations … Continue reading
Posted in Adverse inclusion, Anthropology, Assimilation, Colonial policies, Commentary, Customs, De- and re-tribalisation, Democracy, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Figures, census and other statistics, Government of India, History, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Modernity, Press snippets, Quotes, Scheduled Tribe (ST), Women, Worship and rituals
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Revitalizing community based health care system: the Rashtriya Guni Mission – Rajasthan
15 DAY EDUCATION PROGRAM (COURSE) TRADITIONAL SYSTEM OF MEDICINES Rastriya Guni Mission (RGM) trust has been working in the domain of Traditional System of Medicine (TSM) since past 13 years. In order to fulfill its mandate of conservation and promotion … Continue reading
Posted in Biodiversity, Community facilities, Customs, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Health and nutrition, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Revival of traditions
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Listen patiently to the tribals, with their immense knowledge and creativity: The key to preserving nature while ending widespread exploitation and stigmatization of women
In contemporary practice, the tribal memory is greatly undermined. There is general insistence that tribal children attend schools where non-tribal children attend schools, that they use medicines manufactured for others and that they adopt common agricultural practices. All because the … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Childhood and children, Cultural heritage, Customs, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Modernity, Nature and wildlife, Quotes, Resources, Success story, Women
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Can Bollywood shatter India’s caste system? Treating delicate subjects with intelligence, sensitivity and creativity
Recently, Aamir Khan – leading film star and household name all over the India where Bollywood reigns supreme – began a prime-time show tackling India’s most serious issues. And the whole country is riveted. […] Our elites care passionately about … Continue reading →