Loop Biotech creates biodegradable funeral products from mushroom mycelium that decompose in 45 days, enriching soil instead of polluting it. Their mushroom coffin fits standard burial practices.
Hyderabad faces a severe burial space shortage as graveyards vanish. Families travel hundreds of kilometers or pay lakhs for graves. Muslim and Christian communities struggle equally.
Calcutta High Court condoned a 2,340-day delay in an 82-year-old tribal woman's land dispute appeal, citing her age, illiteracy, and health issues as sufficient cause for leniency.
Archaeologists in Suffolk discover a rare 6th-7th century Anglo-Saxon burial with a harnessed horse and weapons, offering new insights into early medieval elite culture during Sizewell C excavations.
The Karnataka High Court has asked the state government to respond to a fresh PIL regarding burial practices in Dharmasthala, highlighting legal and cultural concerns.
An investigation reveals how the Fifth Schedule, meant for tribal self-governance, is failing. Mining and dams override tribal objections. Read the full report.
A 95-year-old man's final rites were stalled for nearly two days in Balasore's Rangamatia village due to a dispute over Christian burial customs. Police mediation finally resolved the conflict. Read the full story.
Following complaints, ITDP officials inspected the Dubare tribal settlement in Madikeri. Residents highlighted severe water scarcity and dangerous electrical connections. Officials have assured immediate action.
Over 1,000 SDPI leaders in Chennai set the stage for 2026 elections, demanding action against hate campaigns, repeal of new labour codes, and land for burial grounds. Read their full agenda.
Nearly 200 tribal students from backward districts of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha gather in Visakhapatnam. They share aspirations to transform their regions despite gaps in education and healthcare. Discover their inspiring journeys.
Senior advocate Dore Raju files objection against SIT report in Sowjanya case as Dharmasthala Temple seeks victim status. Belthangady court to hear arguments on January 23. Read the latest updates.
Archaeologists in Malawi uncover the world's earliest known intentional cremation, dating back 9,500 years. This discovery challenges assumptions about ancient hunter-gatherer societies and their rituals. Read more to explore the fascinating details.
A Palamu man, with his girlfriend's help, murdered his wife and buried her body. To hide the crime, he killed a dog and buried it at the same spot. Police have exhumed the body and are hunting for the accused.
Odisha BJP government announces major steps to resolve Malkangiri's decades-old land conflict. Plan includes reviewing 1000+ cases, granting permanent land rights to tribals, and rehabilitation. Details after December clashes.
31 Koraga tribal families in Mangaluru's Madyapadavu, promised 5-cent sites in 1986, hold title deeds for only 1.3 cents, blocking home repairs. Activists warn of protest if issue unresolved in 2 months.
Discover how Baby G, Karnataka's pioneering tribal healthcare provider, combines professional training with lived Adivasi experience to deliver life-saving care to remote communities. Read her inspiring story.
Senior advocates for Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Temple file an intervening application, requesting the temple be declared a victim. The next hearing is scheduled for January 3. Get the latest updates.
Bangladesh bids farewell to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. She was laid to rest beside her husband, President Ziaur Rahman, in Dhaka. Read the full story and global reactions.
President Droupadi Murmu applauded tribal women from Jashpur for their eco-friendly crafts at the Kartika Jatra in Gumla. Read how their work empowers communities and preserves heritage.
Ganesh Powar, 22, from Goa's Kathkari tribe, is the first to complete Class X. His community, unrecognized as PVTG, lives in poverty, fights child marriage, and dreams of education. Read their struggle.
French film icon Brigitte Bardot, who died at 91, will be buried by the sea in Saint-Tropez. A public tribute is planned for fans. Read more about the final farewell to the legend.
French film icon Brigitte Bardot, 89, reveals her final resting place will be by the sea in Saint-Tropez. Discover the details of her poignant farewell plans.
A two-day controversy over the burial site of Ratnammavva in Kolagal village, Ballari, was resolved with official intervention. Over 200 police personnel were deployed to maintain peace. Read the full story.
A tense standoff over a Christian woman's burial in Dhamtari ended after her family gave a written undertaking to 'return' to Hinduism. Police mediated as villagers protested. Details inside.
Tensions escalate in Assam's Karbi Anglong over grazing land disputes. High Court stays eviction of settlers as Karbi groups demand protection of Sixth Schedule rights. Read the full story.
Around 120 families, including Malekudiya tribals, in Karnataka's Kudremukh National Park lack electricity. The state offers a Rs 75 lakh electrification plan or a compensation package for relocation, sparking a debate on tribal welfare vs. forest conserv
Odisha's Tribal Advisory Council, chaired by CM Mohan Majhi, recommends boosting eco-tourism, homestays, and tribal development. Key decisions on PESA rules, education, and community inclusion.
Madras High Court halts demolition of century-old cemetery, ruling right to life includes dignity in death. Bishop's authority not absolute over sacred burial grounds. Read the landmark order.
CN Chinnayya, the key complainant in the Dharmasthala mass burial case, has sought police protection citing threats to his life and his wife's, a day after his release from Shivamogga prison. Details inside.
Bangladesh remains tense after Osman Hadi's burial. Supporters give Yunus govt 24 hours to arrest killers. Latest updates on protests and political fallout.