Bastar
Besides Draupadi Murmu, 5 Tribal Women You Should Know About
August 12, 2022
The recent election of Draupadi Murmu as the first tribal President of India has put the focus on the state of tribal communities, especially the women. Beyond Murmu, there are many tribal women who have been taking up the cause of their community and fighting for not only protec...
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GI tag for India’s red ant chutney to set tables on fire
July 31, 2022
For centuries, the Red Ant Chutney, a unique delicacy has remained hidden in the dense forests inhabited by numerous tribal communities in Eastern and Central India. Made of red ants and their eggs, it is a paste that is served as a chutney to go as an accompaniment to any meal. ...
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Bastar: A tribal treasure trove
February 3, 2021
Often overlooked by travellers, Chhattisgarh’s Bastar is a myriad of wonders. A goldmine of fascinating tribal culture in India, it thrives on the cultural magnitudes, age-old traditions and rituals that are yet to be explored. Whether it is the exclusive handicrafts, wild rive...
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Persistent conflicts on the Red Corridors reveal India’s tribal crisis
April 28, 2017
India has labelled the Maoists as rebels long back and the Naxalites have remained prompt in their answers; the recent one was reported in a tribal (adivasi) heartland, where 25 paramilitary soldiers were killed in Sukma, a remote district in Chhattisgarh.
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Chhattisgarh
January 20, 2016
Au centre de l’Inde, l’Etat du Chhattisgarh est un joyau pour les amoureux de jungles luxuriantes, d’animaux sauvages, de temples merveilleux et de cultures tribales toujours vivaces. Face aux élans pressants de la modernité, il offre le paisible mais envoûtant visage de...
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Dussehra in Bastar
November 15, 2015
Dussehra in Bastar district in the state of Chhattisgarh spans over 75 days starting in the month of August and ending in October. The 600-year old festival involves the participation of diverse tribes that compose almost 80% of the population of the state. The festival involves ...
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