Uttarakhand High Court clarifies Van Gujjar tribe can grow fodder for cattle on forest land but prohibits commercial activities. The hearing addresses Forest Rights Act implementation. Read the latest updates.
Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan urges a 'principled relook' at CBFC's certification, demanding transparency and timely clearances. Read his full statement on the issue impacting Tamil cinema.
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan urges film industry unity for constructive dialogue with government to safeguard artistic freedom and review certification norms. Read more.
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan calls for a principled review of CBFC certification, citing threats to creative freedom and livelihoods, following the 'Jana Nayagan' controversy. Read his full statement.
The death of SP MLA Vijay Singh Gond necessitates a by-poll in Duddhi, the third in UP after Ghosi and Faridpur. This sets up a fresh electoral battle between BJP and the SP-Congress combine. Read the full analysis.
Gujarat filmmaker OmGuru's short film 'Gamdhani' wins Best Short Film at Roshni International Film Festival 2023. Explore how this minimalist masterpiece captures human relationships.
Renowned filmmaker Muzaffar Ali donates a 35mm print of 'Anjuman' to NFDC-NFAI for preservation under the National Film Heritage Mission, highlighting efforts to save India's cinematic legacy.
Samajwadi Party's senior tribal leader and eight-term MLA from Duddhi, Vijay Singh Gond, died at 68 in Lucknow after prolonged illness. Read about his political legacy.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan & Odisha's Nityananda Gond meet to strategize NEP 2020 implementation & a complete education overhaul for a 'Prosperous Odisha' by 2036. Details inside.
Karnataka SC/ST Corporation Chairperson Pallavi expresses strong displeasure over lack of electricity to Malekudiya tribal houses in Dakshina Kannada, highlighting severe monsoon hardships.
Chhattisgarh pioneers a national model, merging PM housing schemes with solar power for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, aiming for zero electricity bills. Discover this innovative convergence project.
Central Kolkata faced major traffic disruptions as 8,000 Adivasis marched in political rallies, demanding exclusive ST status and inclusion of tribal languages in the Eighth Schedule. Details inside.
Aam Aadmi Party ramps up membership drives in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia, eyeing the crucial tea tribe electorate. Over 250 new members join as party aims to fill leadership void.
A free 52-seater school bus funded by District Mineral Fund starts in Nagada, Odisha, ending a long trek for Juang tribal students. A decade after a malnutrition tragedy, this marks a key development step.
In Bhopal's Gond Basti, drinking water pipes run under sewage lanes. While one lab report found dangerous contamination, BMC later declared water safe. Residents face health risks daily. Read the full investigation.
A rare 35mm print of the 1954 Tamil satire 'Ratha Kanneer' has been donated to the National Film Archive of India in Pune, highlighting the urgent need to preserve cinematic heritage. Discover the film's journey and restoration plans.
The story of Romulus Whitaker, whose childhood wildlife encounter in Kerala led to a lifetime of snake conservation, venom research, and transforming India's approach to human-animal conflict.
Gulabi Devi, 50, died after crashing into a cart on a breakdance ride at a fair in Jharkhand's Dumka. The incident occurred on Tuesday night. Read the full report.
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.
Tollywood stakeholders meet Kolkata Police Commissioner to demand probe into online trolling & fake box office figures harming Bengali cinema. Industry insiders cite deeper issues like rushed shoots & narrative wars.
Bihar grants approval for over 37 films, web series & documentaries. New policy, website with VR tours, and film city plans aim to make Bihar a top shooting destination. Details inside.
Retired IAS officer Suchitra Sinha gets a 3-year extension as NHRC Special Rapporteur for Jharkhand. She will oversee Zone X, continuing her impactful work for tribal women and workers' rights. Read more about her initiatives.
Shimla DC Anupam Kashyap instructs officials to analyse court judgments under SC/ST Act to understand high acquittal rates. 40 cases since 2018 are pending, with courts rejecting cancellation reports. Read for details.
A new Indian action-comedy short film 'Hotspot' with survival horror elements, shot in Kolkata's abandoned spots, is now streaming on YouTube. The crew's film shoot turns into a real zombie fight.
Prajwal Naitam's solo exhibition 'Purkhaalk' at Strangers House, Mumbai, explores Gond folklore and nature deities, challenging stereotypes in tribal art. On view till Jan 3.
Nitesh Dogne from Jamia Millia Islamia secures fully-funded Commonwealth Split-site Scholarship. His research on Bhil tribe's indigenous knowledge aims to advance climate action and sustainability goals. Read more.
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.
Telangana's tourism minister announces an education tour for Adivasi communities from Adilabad to Hyderabad. The state will cover all costs to showcase heritage and modern infrastructure. Read more.
Arunachal Pradesh launches its first Sunrise Festival from Dec 29 in Dong village, India's easternmost point. Experience 5 days of culture, adventure & sustainable New Year celebrations.
Odisha's School Education Minister assures strict action after students returning from National Games endured travel near train toilets. A detailed probe has been ordered into the ticket mismanagement.