Adopting this year’s official theme “Bridging the gap: implementing the rights of indigenous peoples” on the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we would like to talk about the issue of […]
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The Bugun Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh | Celebrating Indigenous Peoples
The Khowa tribe, also known as Bugun people in their native language, of western Arunachal Pradesh bordering Bhutan is one of India’s smallest tribal communities and has a small population of only around 2,000 members. […]
The Sherdukpen Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh | Celebrating Indigenous Peoples
Upcoming this week is the International Day for the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Observed by the United Nations on August 9th each year, it is dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of the planet’s indigenous population, […]
World Responsible Tourism Day 2013 – Conservation with Parijat Academy
More than a billion people have started traveling every year, a trend set to rise as this decade moves on. The time is all the more significant for the tourism industry to find sustainable solutions […]
Angling in Arunachal Pradesh | Rivers of the East Himalaya
Throughout the planet, catching a Golden Mahseer is rated as an important accomplishment by anglers. Mahseer is very tough to catch – as it puts on a fight once it is hooked. Mahseer tests the […]
Tipaimukh Dam | A Threat To Nature And Native Culture
Dams have remained as a major instrument in the path of economic development and prosperity for a country and have been integral in bringing nations closer to each other. It has also played its role […]
The Angami People of Nagaland | Celebrating Indigenous Peoples
Nagaland is one of the seven sister states of India and is located in the northeastern part of the nation. Kohima is the heart/bustling city of this state. The place is filled with the natural […]
A Quick Guide to Festivals in Manipur
Manipur is one of the pretty states of India which is located in the remote northeastern part of the country. The state is blessed with natural beauty and has unique culture, tradition and heritage. Though there’s […]
Re-Visiting The Indigenous Past Of Northeast India
With the advent of modern science, the recent decades has seen urban influence penetrating even the lives of those who remain far away from cities. The same applies here in Northeast India. The indigenous peoples […]
The Adi People of Arunachal Pradesh | Celebrating Indigenous Peoples
Adi, meaning “hill man” or “man of hill”, is a large tribe inhabiting the unspoiled valleys of the Brahmaputra River during its course in South Tibet. In Occupied Tibet, they are referred to as the […]
