News for 'Adivasi'

'I am the Tiger'

'I am the Tiger'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

BJP CMs promote a lawless culture, one where groups backed by the State are encouraged to attack fellow citizens, where being trigger-happy is the official police policy, notes Jyoti Punwani.

Was Lord Hanuman a Dalit?

Was Lord Hanuman a Dalit?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'Valmiki has not written anything about Hanuman's caste.' 'I want to clarify that Hanuman was not a Vanar, but an Adivasi.'

Police get body 24 hrs after Tigga's death, assure probe

Police get body 24 hrs after Tigga's death, assure probe

Rediff.com15 May 2013

A day after the death of Territorial Army's first woman jawan in Jalpaiguri, the police on Wednesday managed to tide over the protests of adivasi organisations and send her body for post mortem.

Uttam's Take: The Mahatma to the defence

Uttam's Take: The Mahatma to the defence

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the arrests and Professor Guha's assertion of what the greatest Indian of our times would unquestionably have done had he been alive.

'BJP-RSS want to show Brahminical supremacy'

'BJP-RSS want to show Brahminical supremacy'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

'This country is not of one culture. We must live together and we must respect each other.'

Assam Congress decides to break ties with Ajmal's AIUDF

Assam Congress decides to break ties with Ajmal's AIUDF

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

'The continuous and mysterious praise of the BJP and the chief minister by AIUDF leadership and senior members have affected the public perception of the Congress party'

Tribal woman files case against Adityanath over post from fake Facebook account

Tribal woman files case against Adityanath over post from fake Facebook account

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The woman also filed the case against Assam MP for allegedly sharing the post in his social media page.

Abducted CoBRA commando released by Naxals

Abducted CoBRA commando released by Naxals

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Manhas went missing after the April 3 gunfight between Naxals and security personnel near Sukma-Bijapur border.

Marandi's popularity faces a tough test within Jharkhand BJP

Marandi's popularity faces a tough test within Jharkhand BJP

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Marandi returned to the BJP after 14 years and the party now wants him to lead the state unit. But a generation of new leaders isn't familiar with him, explains Radhika Ramaseshan.

Censorship? Chomsky, Prashad's talk at fest called off

Censorship? Chomsky, Prashad's talk at fest called off

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Chomsky and Prashad said that they were informed of the event's cancellation in the mail.

Death toll rises to 81, operations launched against Bodo militants

Death toll rises to 81, operations launched against Bodo militants

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Operations were on Friday intensified against NDFB-S militants along the border with Arunachal Pradesh even as the death toll in the massacre rose to 81.

Behind 80 senseless deaths

Behind 80 senseless deaths

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

It is possible that the December clashes in Assam merely exploited an issue simmering for decades. The motivation, however, was something else, says Aditi Phadnis

The fires have been lit, and the mobs are standing ready

The fires have been lit, and the mobs are standing ready

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

'In Bastar, as in Delhi, being branded 'anti-national' in the eyes of the government now seems to have acquired new meaning,' says Aakar Patel.

We seem to be unable to treat Kashmiris as Indians

We seem to be unable to treat Kashmiris as Indians

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

'The Indian middle class ignores the conflicts areas in Jammu and Kashmir, in Central India and in the North East.' 'The violence does not touch us at all and so we are able to easily look away from the underlying reasons and grievances.'

Third accused in Kitty Kumaramangalam murder case arrested

Third accused in Kitty Kumaramangalam murder case arrested

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Robbed ornaments worth over Rs 50 lakh has also been recovered from the possession of the accused who was arrested from Madhya Pradesh, officials said.

Life in Naxal country

Life in Naxal country

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Fadderbaba is a stark look at the tragedy that rules the lives of tribals in rural India, says A Ganesh Nadar.

Mayawati re-elected BSP chief; vows to never to stop or bend

Mayawati re-elected BSP chief; vows to never to stop or bend

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

She said she would remain ever ready as usual to pursue the humanitarian missions of sants, gurus and great men, born in the Dalit, Adivasi and other backward classes from time to time.

Jai Bhim review

Jai Bhim review

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Jai Bhim is a story of hope and despair, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Nine militant groups to lay down arms in Assam

Nine militant groups to lay down arms in Assam

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

The government has offered a rehabilitation package for riot-hit Adivasi population living in refugee camps in Assam since the late 1990s. K Anurag reports.

Won't hand over Koregaon-Bhima probe to Centre: Uddhav

Won't hand over Koregaon-Bhima probe to Centre: Uddhav

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Thackeray also said he won't block NPR but will not allow NRC in Maharashtra. He assured that he will 'personally check the columns' in the NPR, adding there shouldn't be any problem with the exercise in Maharashtra.

Modi put up Jayanthi Natrajan to target Congress: Rahul

Modi put up Jayanthi Natrajan to target Congress: Rahul

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

I have fought for the poor and the adivasis, says the Congress VP.

Sharad Yadav at it again; says Padma awards only given to the dishonest

Sharad Yadav at it again; says Padma awards only given to the dishonest

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Yadav stuck to his guns, saying "Whatever I have said, I have said."

'India Must Read Gail Omvedt's Writings'

'India Must Read Gail Omvedt's Writings'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'After Ambedkar, Dr Gail was the only writer who wrote critically on caste issues.'

Is the Modi government scared of this man?

Is the Modi government scared of this man?

Rediff.com10 May 2016

'Defaulters like Mallya can't be offloaded, but activists like me are. And that too for raising questions.' 'Today, what is the meaning of development?' 'Take over land, water and forest from the Adivasis and hand it over to corporates.' 'I am surprised how a minister who is supposed to protect the forests and the environment is happy reaching out to investors for more and more clearances.'

90% handicapped professor sentenced to life in prison

90% handicapped professor sentenced to life in prison

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

'In the history of Maharashtra this is the first case in which all the persons chargesheeted were all convicted under all the sections they were charged with, and sentenced to life.'

Tribal students in government hostel in Maharashtra go hungry for 6 days

Tribal students in government hostel in Maharashtra go hungry for 6 days

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

After the affected students staged a dharna and submitted a memorandum in this regard, authorities said the issue has been resolved and food is being supplied from last night.

Heads Rolled, But Buck Stopped

Heads Rolled, But Buck Stopped

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The BJP ignored the principle of the Cabinet's joint responsibility and the adage of the buck stopping at the top, observes Amulya Ganguli.

Why blame Modi alone? Congress was as intolerant

Why blame Modi alone? Congress was as intolerant

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

'Those who are upset by the current government's hard position against agitating Kashmiris should know it is exactly as hard as the position of previous governments.' 'Congress also killed as many, and actually more, but it spoke softly.' 'The BJP uses harsher words, but that is the only real difference,' says Aakar Patel.

Bodo miliant killed in encounter in Assam

Bodo miliant killed in encounter in Assam

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

A joint team of army and police gunned down hardcore militant Elion Daimary alias Engarlang affiliated with the Bodoland mutant.

Situation in India resembles Pakistan: Rahul Gandhi

Situation in India resembles Pakistan: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Rahul said that an atmosphere of fear has been prevailed in the country.

Not 'govt versus us' but 'us versus corona', says Sonia

Not 'govt versus us' but 'us versus corona', says Sonia

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday accused the Modi government of having failed the people of the country in handling the pandemic and demanded that an all-party meeting be convened immediately on the Covid-19 situation.

Tribal rights activist offloaded from AI London flight

Tribal rights activist offloaded from AI London flight

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Tribal rights activist Gladson Dungdung was offloaded from a London-bound Air India flight in New Delhi on Monday

MAPPED: Rate of crime/atrocities against Scheduled Castes in India

MAPPED: Rate of crime/atrocities against Scheduled Castes in India

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The map shows the state wise rate of crime/atrocities committed against SCs by non-SCs in 2016.

A Messiah For Humanity Passes Into The Ages

A Messiah For Humanity Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Where does one find a man who shows no bitterness or animosity towards Hindus, even after a frenzied Hindu mob burnt his house down?, Jyoti Punwani asks in this tribute to a truly extraordinary Indian.

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Here is a woman who has got widespread appreciation for her work.' 'Social media was full of posts wanting her as the chief ministerial candidate.' 'This kind of popularity did not go well within the party.' 'See, today the party is Pinarayi Vijayan!'

Hathras victim's family alleges pressure from police, admin

Hathras victim's family alleges pressure from police, admin

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'We are under pressure from officials and confined to our home while the media has also been disallowed from meeting us'

Kerala: Two tribal leaders arrested

Kerala: Two tribal leaders arrested

Rediff.com22 Feb 2003

The tribals had encroached the Muthanga wildlife sanctuary in Wayanad district to press their demand for distribution of land to adivasis.

Is Didi now the tallest Opposition leader?

Is Didi now the tallest Opposition leader?

Rediff.com3 May 2021

'For the first time one single party is getting 49% which is a record of its own.'

Restore Art 370 in J-K: Amit Shah dares Rahul

Restore Art 370 in J-K: Amit Shah dares Rahul

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

No PM ever dared to take the decision. It was Modi with his 56-inch chest who made the move, said Shah.

Who is threatening lawyer Bela Bhatia? And why?

Who is threatening lawyer Bela Bhatia? And why?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

'The whole idea is to intimidate lawyers like me and others who are helping the Adivasi women seek justice and file FIRs against the security personnel for raping them.'