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Writing in their own tongues and local dialects: 20 tribal writers honoured during 3rd Maha Sammelan at Ranchi University – Jharkhkand

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Jharkhandi Bhasha Sahitya Sanskriti Akhra, a socio-cultural outfit, felicitated 20 tribal writers — two each from 10 native tongues and dialects — during the inauguration of the outfit’s 3rd Maha Sammelan. The two-day (7th & 8th September 2013) event kicked off at Central Library Hall of Ranchi University this afternoon. Authors from Delhi and other … Read more

Adivasi Women’s Network: International Day of the World’s Indigenous People 2013 celebrations – Delhi

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Date: 9th August 2013
Text and photos courtesy 16-8-13 © Elina K. Horo

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This time the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People was celebrated along with the larger adivasi communities and organisation in Delhi. Consultations  and deliberations took place on 8-9th August.

It was first time we had this kind of collaborative programme of various organizations from 13 states. Hoping for more collaborative programme in future.

Adivasi Women’s Network
Elina K. Horo
Coordinator
1st Lane , Near Rose Cluster
Khorah Toli, Kokar,Ranchi,
Jharkhand, 834001

Contact No. 00 919470590748
E-mail: elinahoro@gmail.com

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