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Tribal Culture

World Indigenous People’s Day holds no relevance for India, claims head of RSS affiliate

The Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram chief alleged that external forces and Christian missionaries were seeking to divide society in the name of Indigenous People’s Day.

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· Aug 08, 2024 · 10:00 am

Chhattisgarh government invokes Ram to mark two years of power. Adivasi groups are not impressed

Some of the state’s Adivasi groups have accused the Congress government of majoritarianism.

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Groom abduction and elopement fair: A Valentine’s Day reminder of some Adivasi marriage customs

Love and weddings are far from being homogenous across India.

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