भारत की धार्मिक परंपराओं में भगवान जगन्नाथ एक ऐसे देवता हैं जिनकी पहचान केवल एक हिंदू देवता तक सीमित नहीं है। ओडिशा के पुरी में स्थित भगवान जगन्नाथ की परंपरा में आदिवासी संस्कृति, लोकविश्वास, वैष्णव परंपरा, बौद्ध प्रभाव और क्षेत्रीय इतिहास का अद्भुत संगम दिखाई देता है। यही कारण है कि कई इतिहासकार और मानवविज्ञानी…
ओडिशा के क्योंझर जिले के पटना थाना क्षेत्र के मल्लीपासी गांव से आई एक घटना ने पूरे समाज और सरकारी व्यवस्था पर गंभीर सवाल खड़े कर दिए हैं। यह सिर्फ एक गरीब आदिवासी परिवार की कहानी नहीं, बल्कि उस तंत्र का आईना है जो कागज़ी नियमों में तो मजबूत दिखता है, लेकिन ज़मीन पर अक्सर…
By Staff Writer Economic insecurity, parental divorce fallout, and viable alternatives drive record delays in tying the knot For generations, marriage was simply what came next. Today, a growing number of young adults are asking a different question: Why sign at all? New data and social research reveal that Millennials and Gen Z aren’t rejecting…
In a major cultural and political decision, Meghalaya Cabinet has approved the Meghalaya Official Languages Ordinance, 2026, granting Khasi and Garo official language status alongside English. The move repeals the Meghalaya State Language Act, 2005, and will gradually allow Khasi and Garo to be used in government communications and administration. Another key change: the Meghalaya…
Shillong, April 14: Conrad K. Sangma on Monday announced a comprehensive research initiative aimed at studying the origins and evolution of Meghalaya’s indigenous communities, including the Khasi people, Jaintia people, and Garo people. According to the Chief Minister, the state government has constituted two separate expert committees to carry out the study. One committee will…
In the 21st century, space has become a crucial domain of strategic competition. Satellites support communication, navigation, weather forecasting, surveillance, banking networks, and modern military systems. Because of this dependence, many countries have developed Anti-Satellite (ASAT) weapons—systems designed to disable or destroy satellites in orbit. Among the emerging space powers, India and China have both…
In the digital age, a single observation can ignite a firestorm of historical and philosophical debate. When Elon Musk suggested that the terms “First Nations” or “Indigenous” should, in fairness, apply to the English, French, and Spanish in Europe, he touched a nerve that spans centuries of colonial history. On the surface, the logic seems…
Wayanad, Kerala: The existence of Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved Assembly constituencies in Kerala, particularly in Wayanad district, has sparked renewed debate over whether political reservation has translated into real empowerment for Adivasi communities. The Sulthan Bathery Assembly constituency, one of the few seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes in the state, was created to ensure representation…
On 1 February 2026, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, outlining the government’s fiscal priorities for the coming year. A central theme of this budget is inclusive development, with specific provisions aimed at supporting tribal communities (Scheduled Tribes). While several allocations reflect a continued commitment to tribal welfare, there are concerns…
An Ancient Culinary Ritual from Himachal Pradesh Nestled in the majestic folds of the Himalayas, where snow-capped peaks watch over terraced fields and ancient temples, there exists a feast that is far more than a meal—it is a ceremony, a communal bond, and a legacy served on leaves. This is Kangdi Dham, the traditional celebratory…
