Adivasi languages
Kholey Dai: It takes a village to host this festival
Folk music, local cuisine, scenic Himalayan setting. The upcoming Kholey Dai festival in a Kalimpong village has a lot of attractions for travellers, but at its heart lies the story of a community’s unity and resilience.
Learning the ABC of Toto language
Bengal’s Toto tribals, who come under the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group, are striving to keep their endangered local language alive by teaching kids its new-created alphabet system.
Present-day challenges to Adivasi languages
While English is seen as the global language offering better opportunities, mother tongue – most importantly Adivasi and tribal languages are the source of life and culture. The prize-winning entry in the essay competition conducted by Adivasi Lives Matter, in partnership with Village Square.