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Jenu Kuruba
Taps now, water later: Karnataka tribals say politicians lure them with half-baked sops
While the coffee plantations just across the road enjoy round-the-clock electricity and tap water, the Jenu Kurubas have to depend on primitive water holes dug by them – ironically, even deep in the forest, their community members have access to proper wells.
18 April 2024, 04:58 IST
Taps now, water later: Karnataka tribals say politicians lure them with half-baked sops
18 April 2024, 04:58 IST
Mysuru's Somanna, who has won Padmashri award, is 'Kaatera' of real life
A former bonded labour, Somanna is 'Kaatera' (Darshan starrer movie) of real life as he has fought for his own land after the land reforms act was implemented by the then CM Devraj Urs in Karnataka which conferred land occupancy rights to tillers, and has been fighting for land rights of hundreds of tribals from over four decades.
26 January 2024, 03:00 IST
Mysuru's Somanna, who has won Padmashri award, is 'Kaatera' of real life
26 January 2024, 03:00 IST
Karnataka Polls: Which are the two PVTGs in the state?
The CEC said that 40 'ethnic polling stations' will be set up for the PVTGs
30 March 2023, 06:30 IST
Karnataka Polls: Which are the two PVTGs in the state?
30 March 2023, 06:30 IST
Nagarahole tribe protests at green lit fest
Jenu Kurubas allege the government has forced indigenous communities like them out of their traditional habitats
22 December 2022, 21:56 IST
Nagarahole tribe protests at green lit fest
22 December 2022, 21:56 IST
Communion with the forest
In Southern Karnataka, indigenous communities such as the Jenu Kurubas, Solegas, Kasavas and Kadu Kurubas have nurtured an eco-centric relationship with the forest that continues to this day. There are also several unique cultural conservation practices that could offer valuable insight in the effort to conserve these fragile forested lands, which are part of the Nilgiri Biosphere reserve.
05 April 2021, 07:28 IST
Communion with the forest
05 April 2021, 07:28 IST