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Indigenous Cultures
Jaisalmer to enthrall tourists with a blend of culture, arts, and festivities
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The 44th Jaisalmer Annual Desert Festival, 2023, is scheduled to take place in the lovely city of Jaisalmer at the Poonam Singh Stadium from...
One man’s solo mission to keep the dying art of ‘Katha-Vachan-Gayan’ alive
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'Katha-Vachan-Gayan' (storytelling-reading-singing) is a legendary and rare art form which stretches back to mythology and legends. Only a few people in Bharat present storytelling...
‘Can state allow Jallikattu based on its perception of cultural rights’, SC asks TN govt
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The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Tamil Nadu government whether an animal can be used for the entertainment of humans, while hearing petitions...
Kantara: A cinematic marvel wrapped in Hindu spirit that pulls you to your roots
Released on September 30, Kannada movie 'Kantara' has registered itself as one of the best movies made in Bharatiya cinema across languages. In just...
Pakistan: Indigenous polytheistic Kalash tribe under threat from Islamic extremism
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The smallest ethnic and Dharmic community of Pakistan is fighting for the survival of its culture and religious identity, in the face of religious...
What World’s Indigenous Peoples Day means for Bharat?
August 9 has been designated International day of World's Indigenous Peoples Day. The UN has set this day aside to 'celebrate' indigenous populations and...
Indigenous leader presses for UN probe into genocide by Canadian govt
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An indigenous leader has pressed for UN investigation into alleged genocide by the Canadian government in "residential schools" for indigenous children.
"The Canadian government established...
Are all Native Americans and other indigenous communities in the West, allies of Hindus?
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How sad and grossly intellectually negligent for one who speaks for indigenous culture. Shall I call Native American spiritual practices and beliefs of which...
“Missionaries humiliate traditional practices, by saying their dances and beliefs are things of the devil”: Brazilian anthropologist
Indigenous communities all over the world are threatened by the scourge of Christian missionaries. These missionary supremacists who are massively funded by the USA-led...
Collar ties now optional in New Zealand parliament after Maori MP’s protest
According to NZ Herald, Speaker Trevor Mallard has announced that ties are no longer mandatory in Parliament. The rule was dropped following a Maori...