Centre is examining ST demand for Gorkha communities, says Jual Oram
Zimba, who is from the GNLF and got elected to the Assembly on a BJP ticket, sent a letter to Oram, requesting him to address ...
Dalits' Fight to Enter Temple Gives Rare Glimpse of Bengal's Invisible Casteism
Dalits' battle for temple entry sheds light on the state's rarely discussed caste-based oppression and covert caste conflict.
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Lok Sabha elections: In a Scheduled Tribes seat, what Jhargram is voting for in West Bengal
In West Bengal’s Jhargram district, with temperatures soaring to over 40 degrees Celsius, door-to-door campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections has been ongoing in full force.
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In troubled year, number of Bangladeshis tying knot with Indians doubles
In 2024, the number of Bangladeshis marrying Indians in Bengal has surged compared to the previous year, doubling with 111 applications till December 20. These mostly involve Bangladeshi women ...
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How women in India are keeping the jute-weaving tradition alive
Women of the Rajbanshi tribe in West Bengal, India, have been weaving jute into mats, bags, and other products for generations. Many depend on the craft to make their livelihoods. But mass ...
Ahead of Amit Shah’s visit to Assam, Koch-Rajbongshis refresh demand for Scheduled Tribe status
Koch-Rajbongshis demand ST status ahead of Amit Shah's visit, sparking controversy with existing ST communities in Assam.