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…
कल्पना सोरेन की लोकप्रियता झारखंड की जनता के बीच लगातार बढ़ रही है। विधानसभा चुनाव प्रचार में उनकी सभाओं में उमड़ती भीड़ इस बात का प्रमाण है, खासकर जनजातीय मतदाताओं के बीच वे आकर्षण का केंद्र बन गई हैं। उनकी रैलियों ने पार्टी के लिए एक गेम-चेंजर की भूमिका निभाई है। झारखंड में दो चरणों…
“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….
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Spanish President Pedro Sanchez on Monday in the Durbar Hall of the famous Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, following the inauguration of the Tata- Airbus C-295 aircraft assembly facility. The two leaders enjoyed lunch at the palace, which was built in the late 19th century by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III,…
