The Times of India, 27 October 2012 Stress is increasing in everyday life due to multiple social and economic factors but an expert assures a remedy through ZeNLP – the science of creating structured change in behaviour using simple “tribal meditation” techniques like clapping or chanting. Internationally acclaimed ZeNLP trainer Murli Menon, a stress management … Read more
Adivasi, ( Hindi: “Original Inhabitants”) official name (in India) Scheduled Tribes, any of various ethnic groups considered to be the original inhabitants of the Indian subcontinent. The term is used primarily in India and Bangladesh. In the constitution of India, promulgated in 1950, most of these groups were listed—or scheduled—as targets for social and economic development. Since … Read more
The 3rd Confluence, Festival of Indigenous Storytellers, Darjeeling 2012 The 3rd Confluence, Festival of Indigenous Storytellers, 2012 is being organised at Darjeeling and we cordially invite all those who love storytelling and find in it a window to understand the disappearing worlds of indigenous communities in their traditional essence through their stories. The 3-day event … Read more
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
A TED-talk on the power of storytelling for a social cause: promoting social justice and counteracting misconceptions on vulnerable groups and communities. Her presentation also demonstrates how to reach “elite” audiences otherwise disinclined to face serious issues – the fact that women are sexually harassed with impunity, India’s Adivasi communities affected by political violence, just as indigenous populations and coloured … Read more