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Tip | Search articles on tribal history, politics and literature on Ramachandra Guha’s website

Posted on 29/05/2013 by website administrator

Type “adivasi”, “tribal”, a place name or any other word pertaining to the history of India’s indigenous peoples in the the Quick Search on Ramachandra Guha’s website >> Recommended name search: “Mahasweta Devi”, “Verrier Elwin” Read his commentary “The continuing tragedy of the adivasis” … Continue reading →

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CD “Tribology” showcases tribal customs, rituals and music – Odisha (Orissa)

Posted on 21/03/2012 by website administrator

The Hindu, Sunday, Feb 29, 2004 SAVITHA GAUTAM writes about the genesis of “Tribology”, a CD that captures the life, customs, rituals and music of tribal India. A RECORDING is in progress. But, suddenly, some members of the group are … Continue reading →

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Anthropological Museum in Mysore – Karnataka

Posted on 01/09/2011 by website administrator

Anthropological Museum Manav Bhawan, Bogadi Mysore, Karnataka Anthropological Survey of India www.ansi.gov.in The Anthropological Museum is a treasure trove of objects and weapons used by the South Indian communities, primarily the tribal communities, of India. Established in 1965 by the … Continue reading →

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Genetic heritage in Indian tribal and caste populations

Posted on 16/07/2011 by website administrator

Am J Hum Genet. 2003 Feb ;72 (2):313-32 12536373  Cit:113 The genetic heritage of the earliest settlers persists both in Indian tribal and caste populations. [My paper] T Kivisild, S Rootsi, M Metspalu, S Mastana, K Kaldma, J Parik, E … Continue reading →

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