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I am not the guardian of Uttarakhand’s folk traditions

Sarvjeet Tamta, a self-taught qawwali singer and harmonium virtuoso from Almora, delves into his love for the folk music of his state, his journey with his band Himali Mou and their alter ego Rehmat-e-Nusrat, playing to packed houses across the globe today and his dalit background.

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Tharu tribes lose identity and livelihood to industrial development

The Tharu tribes of Uttarakhand have a symbiotic relationship with nature. With industrial development bringing in migrants and taking away land, they are at risk of losing their nature-centric way of life and livelihood.

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The menace called single-use plastic bag

Single-use plastic bags pose a serious threat to the environment. The issue can’t be resolved merely by focusing on the supply side and ignoring the demand from consumers.

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Holi moly: Here’s a look at Tharu tribe’s celebrations

It takes a village to celebrate Holi for several days in a row, and the Tharu tribe of southern Uttarakhand leaves no stone unturned to do so.