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Sacred groves foster a sense of togetherness and harmony: Protecting nature in and beyond India’s tribal communities – Kerala & Karnataka

Posted on 23/03/2018 by website administrator

CULTURAL TRADITIONS OF NATURE CONSERVATION IN INDIA by Dr S.M. Nair Living in harmony with Nature has been an integral part of Indian culture. This has been abundantly reflected in a variety of traditional practices, religious beliefs, rituals, folklore, arts … Continue reading →

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History and tourism: A homeland for “tribals who had dreamed of a separate state for a long time” – Jharkhand

Posted on 07/03/2015 by website administrator

History and Geography Jharkhand which came into being on 15 November 2000 as the 28th State of the Union is the homeland of the tribals who had dreamed of a separate state for a long time. According to legend, Raja … Continue reading →

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“Irulas are very knowledgeable about medicinal plants” : Interview with Zai Whitaker, Director of the Irula Tribal Women’s Welfare Society – Tamil Nadu

Posted on 18/01/2015 by website administrator

The ITWWS is a women’s community-based development organization established in 1986. It was founded with the aim of protecting natural resources, empowering Irula women and using the Irula tribal knowledge of forest resources for economic prosperity. The organization started with … Continue reading →

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Members of the Kani tribe “guardian angels” of the Karamana river (Western Ghats) – Kerala

Posted on 03/05/2014 by website administrator

To view more images and read the full story, click here >> Achuthsankar S. Nair, The Hindu, Metro Plus, October 12, 2012 Unlike city residents who pollute the water, tribal communities upstream revere the river History is often the story of … Continue reading →

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Encouraging centuries-old life-skills of Irulas: Eking out a living outside forests – Tamil Nadu

Posted on 10/05/2013 by website administrator

APARNA KARTHIKEYAN, The Hindu, 11-12-12 Janaki Lenin’s book [My Husband and Other Animals], a compilation of her popular column in The Hindu MetroPlus, offers insights into her husband Rom Whitaker’s fascination for animals, particularly snakes  When he came to Madras, Rom … Continue reading →

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