Storytelling

“Having grown up within the largely oral Khasi community in Meghalaya, whose creative expressions mainly comprised song and “iathoh khana” (storytelling), it puzzled me that, in none of the canonical creative writing textbooks, had I come across a discussion on the influences of oral storytelling on craft.” – Janice Pariat in “Decolonising creative writing: It’s about not conforming to techniques of the western canon” (Scroll.in, 4 July 2021)
https://scroll.in/article/999215/decolonising-creative-writing-its-about-not-conforming-to-techniques-of-the-western-canon
https://indiantribalheritage.org/?p=3382

Film on ancient tribal creation myth and Kerala’s eco system wins ‘Golden Conch’ for Best Documentary at MIFF 2014: ‘Have you seen the arana?’ – Mumbai

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To watch the film trailer and more information, click here >> ‘Have you seen the arana?’ wins the Golden Conch for Best Documentary in the National Competition at MIFF 2014.The award citation: “This film is elegant, patient, meditative, and subtle. The director gently moves her audience towardsa deep appreciation of the tribal, mythical connections between … Read more

Slideshow: Children’s paintings, a recurring expression of aspirations for a more healthy environment

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What are the dreams expressed by India’s children today? Their paintings demonstrate that for them, just as for their peers worldwide, natural surroundings are dreams worth aspiring to: trees, birds and animals and a cozy home near clean rivers, and of course, a clear view of the sky. In other words, the very conductions needed to … Read more

Plan India’s Media clubs: Children enabled to report the happenings in their localities – Delhi

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KARAN CHAUDHARY, The Hindu (Metroplus), January 15, 2014 The Delhi chapter of Plan India is running media clubs to train young reporters in the underprivileged sections of the society. Karan Chaudhary reports from one such centre […] The enthusiasm of the children is palpable. Talking about her experience with the centre, Aparajita (name changed), one of … Read more

Terracotta project in Bishnubati village: Ashadullapur Rural Crafts & Health Development Centre – West Bengal

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The Terracotta & Pottery project has started with six participants from different villages in a workshop. Their chosen task is to preserve the Santali traditional life by depicting it on the walls of local homes. Six walls have been chosen in Bishnubati village. This project is already meeting with much interest and appreciation among the villagers. | View the finished murals and learn more … Read more

Placing India’s tribal heritage in its historical and ecological perspective: Documentaries by filmmaker Sangita Datta – West Bengal & Sikkim

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Brief excerpts from documentaries relating to tribal heritage – Showreel 2013 00:49 “The language of the Mundas“: CIIL’s series on Bhasha Mandakani: Bangala – Central Institute of Indian Languages (Govt. of India)03:14 “Righting the Historical Wrong“: A Film on The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers [Forest Rights Act 2006] – University of Manchester;04:49 “The Paharias: An Endangered Tribe” – … Read more