Society and Literature

TribalBookworms The pulse of a society is often gauged by how much it values art and culture and how these are respected and celebrated. It...

On Tai Nyori’s A Freedom Movement in the Twilight: Tribal Patriotism in the North-Eastern...

TribalBookworms Flashback to the times when our forefathers were called ‘Abors’, a term deemed derogatory as it was an address for the barbaric savage tribes...

Recovering hidden histories

Tribal Bookworms Hidden histories do not remain hidden - they linger in memories and stories, waiting to be rekindled and retold. Stuart Blackburn’s Into the...

On the spatial politics of home

TribalBookworms A fortnight ago, the court of the special judge (POCSO), west session division, Yupia, delivered a landmark judgement by passing the death sentence to...

What’s with the brows?

TribalBookworms Have you ever heard of socks as a way to tell generational differences? It’s true! Recently, during a fascinating conversation with my friend and...

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On Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi’s ‘Paharar Cha’ Human nature is such that we take people, moments and things for granted, until they are no longer around....

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On oral histories of 'The Legends of Pensam' In societies without written records, storytellers, rhapsodists, and shamans play vital roles. They preserve collective memory, document...

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On anthropocentrism in Lummer Dai's 'Heart to Heart' In recent times the news about the alarming rise in incidents related to dog bites, the reported...

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Silent Lips and Murmuring Hearts The saying “Literature is the mirror to society” is true to a great extent. It conveys literature’s ability to reflect...

Himalay Ki God Mein

Book Review Asok Pillai’s Himalay Ki God Mein takes readers on an adventurous journey through the mystical Himalayan hills, where love, suspense, and intrigue blend seamlessly in...

‘Resonance: Echoes of Life’ by Nending Ommo

Book review The latest buzz among the literati of Arunachal Pradesh is Nending Ommo, serving as an assistant professor at Dera Natung Government College, Itanagar....

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Indigenous Houses in Arunachal Pradesh: Manifestation of Traditional Architecture, Vol 1 Edited by Kanggo Tayeng, RN Koley, Dr Radhe Yampi and S Chanda of the directorate...

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"What is the past of Arunachal Pradesh?" Escaping the Land By Mamang Dai Speaking Tiger, 2021 Pages: 303 Price: 599 The history of Arunachal Pradesh is an amalgamation of myths,...

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A Solitary Place Author: Ajanta Bedakantha Books & Publication Pages: 440 Price: Rs 595 The startling landscapes and striking cultures of Arunachal Pradesh have fascinated many sojourners who came...

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Compendium of Indigenous Culture of Arunachal Pradesh Edited by Batem Pertin, RN Koley, Radhe Ampi & Hage Ampi Pages: 252 Price: 300 It is said that books are the...

The unknown freedom movement that spoilt Reid’s plan of crown colony: A review article

Book reviewed: The Freedom Movement in the Twilight: Tribal Patriotism in the North-Eastern Frontier Tracts of India Pages: 208+ Author: Dr Tai Nyori  Price: Rs 995 Publishers: Nation...

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Nyibu ritual specialist of the Apatanis by Dr Radhe Yampi Pages: 230 Price: Rs 450 Nyibus are believed to be gifted with the power to heal, soothsay, know...

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Once Upon a Time in College Once Upon a Time in College by Gumlat Maio Notion Press Gumlat Maio’s trilogy, Once Upon a Time in College, shares the...

Tribal studies in India: Perspectives of history, archaeology and culture

Book Review Editor: Maguni Charan Behera Pages: 318+ Published by: Springer Nature Singapore Pvt Ltd Itanagar, Jan 27: It is noteworthy that studies on tribes in India began...

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Jab Adivasi Gata Hai Jab Adivasi Gata Hai by Dr. Jamuna Bini Tadar Parinde Prakshan Price: 230 Pages: 112 In the words of the great romantic, PB Shelley, “Poets are...