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Who Was Kalpana Chakma? Thirty Years After Her Abduction, Bangladesh’s Indigenous Rights Activists Continue to Demand Justice

First People DeskJune 14, 2026June 14, 202607 mins

Thirty years have passed since the disappearance of Kalpana Chakma, one of Bangladesh’s most prominent Indigenous women’s rights activists. Yet her fate remains unknown, and her case continues to symbolize the struggle for justice, accountability, and the rights of Indigenous peoples in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). On June 12, 2026, Indigenous organizations, human rights…

Sikkim’s Dilu Tamang Wins Prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for Folk Dance Excellence

First People DeskJune 13, 2026July 6, 202604 mins

Gangtok, Sikkim: In a proud moment for Sikkim and its cultural community, folk dancer, choreographer, and cultural practitioner Dilu Tamang has been selected for the prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, one of India’s highest honors for young performing artists. Born to Shri Dhan Bahadur Tamang and Smt. Maya Tamang, Dilu Tamang hails from Tadong,…

भगवान जगन्नाथ और आदिवासी संबंध : कैसे एक वनदेवता बने विश्व के भगवान?

First People DeskMay 20, 2026May 20, 202601 mins

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…

जब व्यवस्था इंसान को कंकाल लेकर बैंक जाने पर मजबूर कर दे

First People DeskApril 28, 2026April 28, 202601 mins

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…

Not Afraid of Love, But of the Contract: Why Millennials and Gen Z Are Rethinking Marriage

First People DeskApril 26, 2026April 26, 202605 mins

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…

Meghalaya Gives Official Language Status to Khasi and Garo

First People DeskApril 17, 2026April 17, 202601 mins

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…

Meghalaya Launches DNA-Based Research Project to Study Origins of Indigenous Tribes

First People DeskApril 16, 2026April 16, 202602 mins

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…

India vs China: The Rise of Anti-Satellite Weapons in Asia

First People DeskMarch 15, 2026March 15, 202608 mins

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…

Who is Indigenous or Native? The Battle Over Identity, Land, and History

First People DeskMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026011 mins

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…

ST-Reserved Seats in Wayanad Raise Questions Over Genuine Tribal Representation

First People DeskFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 202604 mins

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…