The Tribal Valentine in Chhattisgarh
In Chhattisgarh’s Muria culture, handcrafted combs symbolized love and courtship, playing a key role in ghotul traditions and marriage rituals. Society
Gedi Race of Gond Tribes, the Pioneer of Olympic
Hareli, a Chhattisgarh festival, celebrates harvest and monsoon with prayers, rituals, and Gedi races, a unique bamboo stilt tradition. Society
Gudi: Memory Pillars of tribes reviving megalithic traditions in modern times
Megalithic culture thrives in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, with tribes like the Maria, Muria, and Gond erecting memory pillars (Gudi) for the deceased, a 3,000-yr-old tradition. Society
Chhaupadi, a Period Hut in Nepal
Society | The word Chhaupadi is derived from a local word used in the Raute dialect of Achham where Chhau means menstruation and padi means a woman.
Who is Aniruddhacharya made derogatory remark on Dalit community?
Maharaj Aniruddhacharya, a spiritual leader, faces backlash for derogatory remarks about Dalits, prompting calls for an apology, reigniting caste discrimination debates.
Ghotul, an Institution of Arts, Culture and Sex of Muria Tribes in Bastar
The Muria tribe is struggling to preserve their cultural heritage in the modern age where premarital physical contact is misunderstood or misused. The Ghotul system is facing challenges due to changing lifestyles and external influences.
Beyond the Vote: Officials’ Struggle for Fair Elections
Kavya and I bonded over our fathers’ roles as Delhi govt employees during elections. Their election duties were grueling & intense, impacting families deeply. This piece highlights the dedication and sacrifices of govt officials to ensure fair elections
Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2024 Emphasizes Women in Water Conservation
Water | Environment Stories | Explained | Catch The Rain” campaign promotes rainwater harvesting in India. In 2023, it focuses on “Source Sustainability for Drinking Water” in 150 districts, creating check dams, water harvesting pits, rooftop systems.
Dhadicha Pratha – Wife for Rent in Madhya Pradesh
There are illogical practices followed in India which immediately signify, how women have been harassed sexually and reduced to mere inanimate objects of trade. One such disgusting ritual followed in one of the villages of India is the “Dhadicha Pratha.”
India’s Womb-less Village
Breaking the silence on a womb-less village in India. Explore the societal exclusions and struggles faced by women without a womb.