News: India’s External Affairs Minister is visiting Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, highlighting their special connection through Girmitiya communities. About Girmitiyas Girmitiyas were Indian indentured labourers who migrated to British colonies in the mid to late nineteenth century for work. Timeline: Girmitiyas migrated mainly after the British Slavery Abolition Act 1833, which created labour… Continue reading Girmitiyas
Category: History and Art & Culture in News
Padma Doree and Eri Silk
News: Padma Doree was formally unveiled by NEHHDC under MDoNER, showcasing a cross-cultural textile initiative through a fashion show and exhibition. About Padma Doree Padma Doree is a unique cross-cultural textile initiative that fuses Eri silk of Northeast India with Chanderi weaving of Madhya Pradesh. Launched by: It was launched by the Ministry of Development… Continue reading Padma Doree and Eri Silk
Virli Khandar Excavation
News: Recent excavation at a megalithic site in Virli Khandar has revealed distinctive burial architecture, rare artefacts and unusual pottery arrangements in Vidarbha. About Virli Khandar Excavation It is an ongoing excavation at a megalithic burial site in Virli Khandar that is revealing important details about ancient funerary practices and cultural patterns. Location: The site… Continue reading Virli Khandar Excavation
B’nei Menashe
News: Approximately 250 members of the B’nei Menashe community from Northeast India have recently reached Israel, becoming the first group to arrive under “Operation Wings of Dawn.” About B’nei Menashe The Benei Menashe is a small ethnic community evolved within Chin-Kuki-Mizo tribes, known collectively as the “Zo.” Distribution: They are located in North East India, particularly… Continue reading B’nei Menashe
‘Abhilekh Patal’ Portal
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently highlighted a digital archive by the National Archives of India and encouraged people to explore the ‘Abhilekh Patal’ portal to better understand India’s history. About ‘Abhilekh Patal’ Portal It is an online portal that provides access to the digitised collections and reference materials of the National Archives of India. … Continue reading ‘Abhilekh Patal’ Portal
Tharu Community
News: The Allahabad High Court quashed a 2021 order denying forest rights claims of the Tharu community under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. About Tharu Community The Tharu community is an indigenous ethnic group living in the Terai region of India and Nepal. Distribution: The Tharu people live in southern Nepal and northern India, mainly… Continue reading Tharu Community
Saint Basaveshwara
News: The Vice President has called upon society to emulate the philosophy of Saint Basaveshwara, who taught us social equality and to serve society. About Saint Basaveshwara Saint Basaveshwara was a 12th-century philosopher, founding saint of the Lingayat sect, Kannada poet and social reformer during the reign of the Kalachuri-dynasty king Bijjala I in Karnataka.… Continue reading Saint Basaveshwara
Konyak Naga Tribe
News: Researchers have identified a traditional Konyak herbal formulation with potential anti-cancer properties, highlighting the value of indigenous medicinal knowledge. About Konyak Naga Tribe The term Konyak is believed to be derived from the words meaning “head” and “black,” referring to their traditional practices such as tattooing and blackening of teeth. They are not a… Continue reading Konyak Naga Tribe
Babu Jagjivan Ram
News: On 5 April 2026, the 119th birth anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram was observed with floral tributes and prayers in New Delhi. About Babu Jagjivan Ram Babu Jagjivan Ram, known as Babuji, was a national leader, freedom fighter, and a strong crusader for social justice. Birth: He was born on April 5, 1908, in… Continue reading Babu Jagjivan Ram
Tribes of Nicobar – Nicobari (Nicobarese) and Shompen
News: A draft plan to relocate Nicobarese tribal communities affected by the Great Nicobar Island mega-infrastructure project to their ancestral lands has created confusion and increased concerns among local people. About Tribes of Nicobar – Nicobari (Nicobarese) and Shompen About Nicobari (Nicobarese) Tribe The Nicobari tribe lives in all the inhabited islands of the Nicobar… Continue reading Tribes of Nicobar – Nicobari (Nicobarese) and Shompen
