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Ecological References in the Folksongs of the Kurichiyan Tribe of Wayanad – Kerala
Ecological References in the Folksongs of the Kurichiyan Tribe of Kerala by Bindu Ramachandran Abstract: This article is on the folksongs of the Kurichiyans, one of many settled agricultural tribes of the Wayanad district of Kerala. Their culture is enriched by a … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Customs, Ecology and environment, Figures, census and other statistics, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature and bibliographies, Music and dance, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Quotes, Seasons and festivals, Western Ghats - tribal heritage & ecology
Tagged Adiya, Katunaikar, Kurichiyan, Mullaluruman, Paniyar, Uralikuruman
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Tribals’ day out in Udhagamandalam (Ooty) – Tamil Nadu
D. Radhakrishnan, The Hindu, Udhagamandalam, February 14, 2012 Responding to an invitation extended by the local station of the All India Radio and Coimbatore Doordarshan, dance and music troupes of different tribal communities — Todas, Kotas, Paniyas, Irulas, Kurumbas and Kaatunaikers … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi, Anthropology, Cultural heritage, Government of India, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Music and dance, Names and communities, Networking, Press snippets, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Social conventions, Tourism
Tagged Irula, Katunaikar, Kota, Paniyar, Toda
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Sensitising tribal youth to education: documentary ‘Snehasanthi’ made by tribal youths – Kerala
E.M. Manoj, The Hindu, July 17, 2011 A 30-minute documentary, ‘Snehasanthi,’ made by a group of tribal youths under the banner of the Kerala Adivasi Students Forum tells the story of why the tribal youth make a ‘retreat’ from education, especially … Continue reading
Posted in Community facilities, Education and literacy, Government of India, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Modernity, Names and communities, Networking, Organizations, Press snippets
Tagged Adiya, Katunaikar, Paniyar
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Civil society’s support for developmental process (Kerala)
Sanal Mohan, Business Line, December 19, 2011 Kerala is widely acclaimed for its achievements in social development as it boasts a near total literacy, comparatively higher life expectancy and land reforms. Even though its per capita income has remained low, this phenomenon … Continue reading
Anthropological Museum in Mysore – Karnataka
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
Posted in Anthropology, Archaeology, Assimilation, Crafts and visual arts, Customs, Dress and ornaments, Ecology and environment, Education and literacy, Globalization, Government of India, History, Homes and utensils, Maps, Modernity, Museum collections - India, Music and dance, Musicology, Names and communities, Networking, Quotes, Tribal identity
Tagged Adiya, Bagatha, Jenu Kuruba, Kadar, Kondakapu, Kota, Koya, Kundu Vadiyan, Lambadi, Lingadhari Koya, Mala Arayan, Malai Kudia, Minicoyan, Mullu Kurumba, Paniyar, Panjari Yerava, Putiya Paiku, Soliga, Sugali, Toda, Ulladan, Valmiki, Yerukula
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The Great Story-Wall Project – storytelling tour across India
The Great Story-Wall is a 100 metre long banner on digital art, the design of which is based on myths, legends and indigenous stories of Eastern Himalayas. The feat is also setting a World Record (Limca Book of Records 2010) … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood and children, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Education and literacy, Media portrayal, Modernity, Names and communities, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Storytelling
Tagged Apatani, Bhutia, Gurung, Lepcha, Limboo, Limbu, Mayeti, Paniyar, Potwa, Rai
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Interview with the founders of the Vidyodaya School for Adivasi children
The Vidyodaya School Tucked away in the Blue Mountains, close to Ooty, the tourist destination of Tamil Nadu in southern India, is the small sleepy town of Gudalur, the home town of Rama and B. Ramdas. Gudalur is a land … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi, Assimilation, Childhood and children, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, De- and re-tribalisation, Education and literacy, Government of India, Languages and linguistic heritage, Misconceptions, Modernity, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Rural poverty, Tribal elders, Tribal identity, Websites by tribal communities, Western Ghats - tribal heritage & ecology, Women
Tagged Betta Kurumba, Irula, Katunaikar, Mullu Kurumba, Paniyar
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On equality and sharing: “a truly amazing sight” – Tamil Nadu
By Mari Marcel Thekaekara, The New Internationalist, September 14, 2012 Culture is a tricky thing. How do we define it? Who decides when customs and traditions, even ancient, cherished ones, can be dispensed with? These and many other similar questions have … Continue reading →