Seminar on traditional self-governance – Jharkhand

The Telegraph, Calcutta, Thursday , June 21 , 2012 Ranchi, June 20: Tribal heads from across the state congregated on the premises of Raj Bhavan on Wednesday to take part in a first-of-its-kind daylong seminar on traditional self-governance that was organised at the behest of the governor. […] More than 400 Mankis, Mundas, Parha Rajas, Sohors, … Read more

Tribal languages serving local needs in education – Odisha

Sumanyu Satpathy, The Hindu, September 27, 2012 […] English learning to whatever degree can be empowering, even broken English-speaking abilities, as I found out the other day. It is not unusual to come across writings on the wall, or advertisements in newspapers announcing private institutes which run English language courses, both spoken and written skills. My … Read more

Quality education with modern technological amenities for tribal students – Jharkhand

B Sridhar, TNN Jul 27, 2012 JAMSHEDPUR: Two new courses, Bachelor in Commerce,(B.Com) and Bachelor in Computer Application, (BCA) courses are being introduced in the missionary-run Xavier Institute of Tribal Education, (XITE) college in the adjoining Seraikela-Kharswan district. The two new courses will be taught in the newly-built academic building, which has all modern technological … Read more

Prestigious award for the best poem in Hindi won by young tribal – Jharkhand

The Telegraph, Calcutta, Thursday , August 11 , 2011 Hindi stalwarts praise tribal poet M. GANGULY Ranchi, Aug. 10: A young tribal voice has won the prestigious Bharat Bhushan Agarwal Award in 2011 for the best poem in Hindi. Anuj Lugun (25), a Munda youth from Pahantoli in Jaldega of Simdega district, currently pursuing research in … Read more

Tribal life amidst industrial resurgence – Odisha

The Telegraph, Sunday, January 15, 2006 Orissa needs jobs and revenue, but tribal life is being torn asunder as the government tries to turn the mineral-rich eastern state into an industrial powerhouse, reports Debashis Bhattacharyya Where shall I goLeaving this land,For which I am only a trusteeAs a tribal, I am duty boundTo pass it … Read more