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Orissa tribal girl Sanjukta Pangi represents India at the J8 international youth summit in Rome – Odisha
S T Beuria, Deccan Herald, Bhubaneswar, 1-3-2013 The tribal dominated backward Orissa district of Koraput, which had always remained in news for wrong reasons like acute poverty and increasing naxal activities, is in the spotlight now for a completely different reason … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood and children, Eastern region – Eastern Zonal Council, Ecology and environment, Education and literacy, Misconceptions, Modernity, Organizations, Press snippets, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Rural poverty, Women
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Steps to protect the dignity and self-respect of the Bonda tribes – Odisha (Orissa)
Santosh Patnaik, The Hindu, ONUKUDELLI, February 25, 2012 […] A `human safari’ controversy over semi-nude dances by members of one of the most primitive tribal groups in Odisha’s Malkangiri district had recently led to an undeclared ban being imposed on the … Continue reading
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Orissa’s new name is Odisha
PTI Mar 24, 2011, 05.16pm IST NEW DELHI: Orissa will hereafter be called ‘Odisha’ and the Oriya language will be known as ‘Odia’ with Parliament giving approval to amendment of the Constitution and also passing the related bill. The Rajya … Continue reading
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Centre develops Saura tribal paintings of Raygada – Odisha (Orissa)
The Sauras are one of the oldest tribes of India. The Sauras are specially famous for rich variety of their paintings based on religious and ceremonial themes. Each Idital contains various symbols and signs and convey special meaning for which … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts and visual arts, Dress and ornaments, Eastern region – Eastern Zonal Council, Economy and development, Fashion and design, Government of India, Modernity, Names and communities, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Tourism, Worship and rituals
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Seraikella Chhau Dance – West Bengal, Orissa & Jharkhand
The Seraikella Chhau is one of the three Chhau dance forms prevailing in Eastern India, in the states of West Bengal, Orissa and Jharkhand. This dance form based on the martial arts incorporates the Veera Rasa of the Indian dramatic … Continue reading
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