M K Sunil Kumar, TNN Feb 7, 2012, 03.43AM IST KOCHI: Ayurveda treatment is not preferred by Keralites and its reach is restricted by a 7% acceptance in the state. A survey conducted by Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishath (KSSP) revealed that only 6.6% of the population opted Ayurveda, while 87% preferred allopathic treatment. […] “According … Read more
The Santhal family and the invention of a subaltern counterpublic Morton, Stephen (2008) The Santhal family and the invention of a subaltern counterpublic. In, Dasgupta, Anshuman, Szewczyk, Monika and Watson, Grant (eds.) Santhal Family: Positions Around an Indian Sculpture. Antwerp, Belgium, Museum Van Hedendaagse Kunst Antwerp, 56-61. Description/Abstract With reference to the work of the … Read more
Kerala is widely acclaimed for its achievements in social development as it boasts a near total literacy, comparatively higher life expectancy and land reforms. Even though its per capita income has remained low, this phenomenon has famously become known as the “Kerala Model of Development.” However, the exclusion of Dalits, who constitute 9.8 per cent … Read more
Shoumojit Banerjee, The Hindu, PATNA, August 16, 2009 Bihar has a tribal population of about 20 lakh, informs Pramod Kumar Singh, State Convener, Hunger Free Bihar Campaign, but even now, government officials seem to think that the tribals are a miniscule 1 per cent. The Fifth Schedule The Fifth Schedule covers Tribal areas in nine States … Read more
Kalamandir operates with a vision to foster necessity and accessibility of arts and aesthetics in our day to day social life. We are engaged in constantly supporting, nurturing and disseminating the finer aesthetic sense among individuals, communities, organization s and social groups. Countering the mono culture, we look for a creative, dynamic and diversified environment … Read more