— विजय उरांव भारत में “आदिवासी” और “वनवासी” शब्दों को लेकर दशकों से बहस चल रही है। यह बहस केवल दो शब्दों की नहीं, बल्कि पहचान, इतिहास, संस्कृति और दृष्टिकोण की बहस है। लंबे समय से आदिवासी समाज का एक बड़ा वर्ग यह कहता रहा है कि उन्हें “वनवासी” नहीं, बल्कि “आदिवासी” कहा जाए। अब…
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…
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,…
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…
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 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…
Every year on December 31, while much of the world prepares to welcome the New Year with celebration and festivity, Indigenous communities of Arunachal Pradesh and Northeast India observe Donyi Polo Day with reflection, prayer, and cultural pride. For followers of the Donyi Polo faith, this day is not about ending a year, but about…
तेलंगाना के नागरकुर्नूल ज़िले की चेन्चू आदिवासी महिला पुरुसाला लिंगम्मा का जीवन संघर्ष, साहस और सामाजिक बदलाव की मिसाल बन गया है। दशकों तक बंधुआ मज़दूरी की अमानवीय ज़िंदगी जीने वाली लिंगम्मा आज अमरागिरी गांव की निर्वाचित सरपंच हैं. करीब 40 वर्षीय लिंगम्मा, जो औपचारिक रूप से पढ़ी-लिखी नहीं हैं, ने बचपन से ही नल्लामाला…
