The Khiamniungan, one of the major Naga tribes inhabiting eastern Nagaland and north-western Myanmar, has drawn national attention in recent weeks due to a combination of cultural celebrations, traditional heritage displays, and renewed debates around India–Myanmar border policies. Cultural Spotlight at Hornbill Festival 2025 At the ongoing Hornbill Festival in Kisama, the Khiamniungan community has…
Ranchi, Jharkhand:As India marks another year since the decisive 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, the nation remembers Lance Naik Albert Ekka, the Adivasi soldier from Gumla whose extraordinary bravery turned the tide in one of the conflict’s most critical battles. Awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC) posthumously, Ekka’s legacy continues to inspire generations across India and Bangladesh….
Kohima, December 1:Nagaland on Monday inaugurated the 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival, one of India’s largest cultural events, at the Kisama Heritage Village near Kohima. The 10-day festival, often described as the “Festival of Festivals,” brings together all major Naga tribes on a single platform to showcase their rich cultural heritage through traditional dances,…
असम सरकार ने राज्य के छह प्रमुख जातीय समुदायों को अनुसूचित जनजाति (ST) का दर्जा देने संबंधी हाई-लेवल कमेटी की रिपोर्ट को मंज़ूरी दे दी है। यह निर्णय विधानसभा चुनाव से पहले सरकार के महत्वपूर्ण कदम के रूप में देखा जा रहा है, जिसका व्यापक सामाजिक और राजनीतिक प्रभाव हो सकता है। सरकार ने इस…
राजस्थान, 30 अक्टूबर:राजस्थान के शेखावाटी क्षेत्र में आदिवासी समुदायों ने अनुसूचित जनजाति (ST) का दर्जा पाने के लिए एकजुट होकर अपनी आवाज़ बुलंद की है। चूरू, झुंझुनू और सीकर जिलों के कई ब्लॉकों में बसे इन समुदायों का कहना है कि उन्हें अब तक वह संवैधानिक मान्यता नहीं मिली, जिसके वे सामाजिक, सांस्कृतिक और ऐतिहासिक…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Shirish Chandra Murmu as its new Deputy Governor for a three-year term beginning October 9, 2025. He succeeds M. Rajeshwar Rao, whose tenure ends a day earlier. While the appointment is a routine transition in the country’s central bank, it carries special significance: Murmu belongs to the…
Idukki, Kerala:In the misty hills of Idukki, where pepper vines curl around tall trees and the scent of spices fills the air, a tribal farmer is quietly safeguarding a living legacy. Baiju Mon M K, a member of the Malayaraya tribal community from Malayinchi near Thodupuzha, has dedicated his life to conserving and cultivating 50…
कर्नाटक की राजनीति इस समय एक नए विवाद में उलझी हुई है। राज्य की बड़ी आबादी वाले कुरुबा समुदाय को अनुसूचित जनजाति (ST) का दर्जा देने का प्रस्ताव मुख्यमंत्री सिद्धारमैया आगे बढ़ा रहे हैं। लेकिन इस कदम का वाल्मीकि और नायक समुदाय कड़ा विरोध कर रहा है। उनका तर्क है कि इससे पहले से ही…
On August 9, a signboard appeared outside the Nanachi gate of Karnataka’s Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. It read simply: “You are entering our ancestral land, respect it.” The board, put up by Adivasi residents of Virajpet taluk in Kodagu district, coincided with World Indigenous Day. Its message was clear—an assertion of rights over land and forests,…
First-of-its-kind initiative to preserve, promote, and empower tribal art and culture New Delhi, September 10, 2025 — The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the beta version of “Adi Sanskriti”, a pioneering digital learning platform designed to preserve and promote India’s diverse tribal artforms. The launch took place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, during the…
