Zen Z fashion, a term inspired by Gen Z’s distinctive approach to style, reflects the values, creativity, and consciousness of the younger generation. This new wave of fashion redefines traditional norms, emphasizing self-expression, inclusivity, and environmental responsibility. Let’s delve into what makes Zen Z fashion a trendsetter in the global style arena. Self-Expression Through Unique…
Adivasi communities are an integral part of India’s rich cultural and historical heritage. Their traditions, customs, and lifestyles add depth to the diversity of this country. But unfortunately, mainstream society and media have many stereotypes about Adivasis. These stereotypes hide their real contributions, struggles, and identity, and present them as a homogenous and backward community….
Birsa Munda, a great freedom fighter, social reformer, and tribal leader of India, is revered as a deity by the tribal communities of Jharkhand and its neighboring regions. The reverence for him as a “god” stems from his life, struggles, and profound contributions to tribal society. This essay explores the historical and cultural background of…
Released to much fanfare, Kanguva is an epic action-adventure film that has captivated audiences with its grandeur, visual effects, and intriguing storyline. Helmed by renowned director Siva and starring superstar Suriya, the film weaves together themes of mythology, heroism, and destiny, placing it among the ambitious cinematic ventures from South India in recent years. With…
The connection of the Chin, Kuki, and Zo communities in India with the “lost tribes of Israel” is a fascinating topic that has been a subject of interest both culturally and politically. Additionally, the recent conflict in Manipur involving these communities adds complexity to their identity and socio-political landscape. Here’s an overview and analysis of…
“Adivasi” and “vanvasi” are two terms that are used to refer to tribal communities in India, but there is a significant ideological and cultural difference between the two terms. These terms are used based on different social, political and cultural perspectives, which further deepens this debate. The term “Adivasi” is derived from two Sanskrit words…
June 9, 1900, is etched in Jharkhand’s history. On this date, Birsa Munda, honored as Dharti Aba or “Father of the Earth,” took his last breath in the newly built Ranchi jail. The weather was brutal, and British authorities attributed his death to cholera. A hasty postmortem was conducted, but Birsa’s followers couldn’t believe he…
Sohrai, also known as Bandana Parva, is a prominent winter harvest festival among the tribal communities in Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal. It marks the beginning or end of the harvest season, celebrated when the paddy ripens, usually on the new moon day of the Bengali month Kartik (October-November) alongside Diwali or Kali…
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals in India and around the world. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Celebrated by millions of people across various cultures and religions, Diwali marks a time for joy, festivity,…
Is the “Sarna Dharma code” irrelevant in politics? I must tell you that ‘Sarna or separate religion’ for tribal people is a political movement for including religious code in Census. It has nothing to do with the sarna spirituality movement. Sarna spirituality term coined by several tribal groups in the 19th or early 20th century….
