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Tea tribes marginalised in Assam despite contribution to economy: Soren writes to Himanta

In his letter to Sarma, Soren expressed deep concern about the plight of 70 lakh tea tribe community members in Assam and sought ST status for them.

26 September 2024, 00:24 IST

Tea tribes marginalised in Assam despite contribution to economy: Soren writes to Himanta

Tea tribes marginalised in Assam despite contribution to economy: Soren writes to Himanta

Tea tribes marginalised in Assam despite contribution to economy: Soren writes to Himanta

26 September 2024, 00:24 IST

Genetic study shows why some east Indian tribes are adopting Indo-European languages

About 5 per cent of Indians speak Austroasiatic languages, largely among the ancient tribal populations of Odisha, Chattisgarh, and Jharkhand. But recently, some of these populations have started adopting Indo-European languages.

22 July 2024, 13:39 IST

Genetic study shows why some east Indian tribes are adopting Indo-European languages

Genetic study shows why some east Indian tribes are adopting Indo-European languages

Genetic study shows why some east Indian tribes are adopting Indo-European languages

22 July 2024, 13:39 IST

Telangana health officer travels 16 kms to give tribal hamlet medicines, begs them to relocate

Thanda currently houses 39 people, including young children, who face challenges accessing medical assistance during emergencies, especially in the rainy season.

20 July 2024, 12:08 IST

Telangana health officer travels 16 kms to give tribal hamlet medicines, begs them to relocate

Telangana health officer travels 16 kms to give tribal hamlet medicines, begs them to relocate

Telangana health officer travels 16 kms to give tribal hamlet medicines, begs them to relocate

20 July 2024, 12:08 IST

Andaman's Onge tribe king, queen welcome baby boy, population now 136

The baby, weighing around 2.5 kg, was born around 5.55 pm through a normal delivery. This is Totoko's eighth child, an official of the tribal welfare department said.

27 May 2024, 20:04 IST

Andaman's Onge tribe king, queen welcome baby boy, population now 136

Andaman's Onge tribe king, queen welcome baby boy, population now 136

Andaman's Onge tribe king, queen welcome baby boy, population now 136

27 May 2024, 20:04 IST

Water shortage, power cuts affect tribal settlements in Kerala's forests amid 'extreme' heatwave

"Children are falling sick due to the extreme heat and we do not even have enough water to bathe. We cannot sleep outside our houses to beat the heat due to threats from wild animals," Raju, a resident of the tribal settlement said.

01 May 2024, 10:40 IST

Water shortage, power cuts affect tribal settlements in Kerala's forests amid 'extreme' heatwave

Water shortage, power cuts affect tribal settlements in Kerala's forests amid 'extreme' heatwave

Water shortage, power cuts affect tribal settlements in Kerala's forests amid 'extreme' heatwave

01 May 2024, 10:40 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: In a first, people of Andaman's vulnerable Shompen tribe vote

Not only Shompen tribe members exercised their voting rights at polling station 411 named as 'Shompen Hut' built inside the forest staff quarters but also they posed for selfies at a designated cut-out made by the Election Commission of India, which reads – 'I vote for sure'.

19 April 2024, 11:35 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: In a first, people of Andaman's vulnerable Shompen tribe vote

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: In a first, people of Andaman's vulnerable Shompen tribe vote

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: In a first, people of Andaman's vulnerable Shompen tribe vote

19 April 2024, 11:35 IST

Tribal belt in Gujarat to observe bandh over Manipur

Several tribal outfits, including Adivasi Ekta Manch, have come together to call for a shutdown in the tribal-dominated districts of Gujarat.

22 July 2023, 15:17 IST

Manipur violence: Tribal belt in Gujarat to observe bandh on July 23; Congress extends support

Manipur violence: Tribal belt in Gujarat to observe bandh on July 23; Congress extends support

Tribal belt in Gujarat to observe bandh over Manipur

22 July 2023, 15:17 IST

Plight of tribes never touches hearts of powers that be

Apparently, there are 51 tribes among SCs, 23 among STs and 46 among OBCs and minorities, especially Muslims - adding up to 120.

01 July 2023, 23:46 IST

Plight of tribes, untouched by development, never touches hearts of powers that be

Plight of tribes, untouched by development, never touches hearts of powers that be

Plight of tribes never touches hearts of powers that be

01 July 2023, 23:46 IST

Scars need to be healed with a humane touch

If it is a religious conflict between the Hindus and the Christians, why were the churches of the Thangkul Nagas in the valley areas spared and selectively?

12 May 2023, 23:54 IST

Scars need to be healed with a humane touch

Scars need to be healed with a humane touch

Scars need to be healed with a humane touch

12 May 2023, 23:54 IST

Who are the Hakka Pakki tribe stranded in Sudan?

The tribe’s traditional knowledge of plant medicine and herbal oils found acceptance in Sudan, where medical infrastructure was ravaged by years of violent conflict

23 April 2023, 11:02 IST

Explained: Who are the Hakka Pakki tribe stranded in Sudan?

Explained: Who are the Hakka Pakki tribe stranded in Sudan?

Who are the Hakka Pakki tribe stranded in Sudan?

23 April 2023, 11:02 IST