ANTHROPOLOGY SINPPETS

Meet ‘Lady Wi-Fi’ and Other Super Inspiring Women of Rajasthan’s Sahariya Tribe Women of the Sahariya tribe in Rajasthan are making a mark for themselves and, in the process, enabling access to a better livelihood for others in their community. In Hindu mythology, it is believed that Lord Brahma, while carving out the universe, reserved […]

Tribal Alchemists of This Maha Village Create Magic With Their Hands!  Devrai Art Village was established by Suresh Pungati, a noted Adivasi artisan, and renowned documentary filmmaker, Mandakini Mathur after the monsoon of 2008, with the vision of preserving the timeless heritage of Adivasi metal artistry, lest the craft phases out. Nestled amidst the forested

Telangana Tribe uses leaves & Bamboo mat to grow paddy, saves water & Time! In their native language Gondi, the process is called ‘mande vatval,’ which means setting up a raised platform. A rudimentary farming method practised by an Adivasi community residing in the Utnoor mandal of Adilabad district in Telangana, during the process of

It Took 1,100 Km To Find The Gond Adivasi Who Won Britain’s Highest Bravery Award Forgotten by history, Amit Bhagat uncovered his amazing story nearly 95 years later—deep inside Naxal-affected jungles. Do you know about Sama Veladi, a man of the Madia-Gond tribe from the deep forests of present-day Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, who was conferred

80-YO Tribal Woman Learnt Painting At 70. Today Her Art Sells In Milan & Paris! “Painting takes me to another world where I am as free as a bird,” says Judhaiya Baiga. She says this is her way of putting her village on the global map and keeping her traditions alive. Judhaiya Bai Baiga’s painting

In Chhattisgarh, Tibetan carpet art helps tribals weave a new life  Carpets with motifs of dragon, phoenix, flowers and other traditional Tibetan symbology in bright colours are now being made by tribals in Chhattisgarh and sold across the country. Chintamani Bhagat’s eyes are focused on the movements of her hands as she weaves a carpet

1000+ Tribal Youth From 51 Villages Now Have Jobs, Thanks To This MP Forest Officer! “One of the girls, who had come home from Bengaluru, was present with her baby during my visit and she informed me that they are being provided safe accommodation, dining, crèche facilities and a good salary of more than Rs

Unaware of Key Govt Schemes, 100 Tribal Families Find Guardian Angels in Maha Couple! A Maharashtra couple is using several forgotten government schemes to resolve issues like illiteracy, health, poverty, unemployment. So far 100 tribal families have benefited Draupadi Waghmare, a resident of Khalapur in Raigad begins each day at 5 am to make sure

Warli Art on Dried Mushrooms? Peek Inside a Unique Tribal Hamlet in Mumbai’s Aarey “We are not poor. Maybe we do not have enough in monetary terms, but we are enriched by the blessings of nature.” #AareyForest #Mumbai #Unique Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city that never sleeps, the quaint 3,000-

23-YO Tribal Girl Redefines Courage, Opens First Medical Store In Maoist- Affected Area! “It takes a lot of courage to even think of running a store in an area where violence could break out any time. She is an inspiration for us and the villagers,” says a Chief Medical Officer. Abujhmad forest in Chhattisgarh is