IndiaNewsWatchNov 14, 2023

BJP’s divisive Adivasi politics in Telangana

Ramji Gond and Komaram Bheem are celebrated by the Adivasis for their heroic fight against British imperialism and the Nizam's revenue and forest policies. Yet, they are now painted by the BJP as Hindu Adivasis fighting against the Muslim rulers, the Nizam.

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https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/bjps-divisive-adivasi-politics-in-telangana-9025486/

BJP’s divisive Adivasi politics in Telangana

Ramji Gond and Komaram Bheem are celebrated by the Adivasis for their heroic fight against British imperialism and the Nizam's revenue and forest policies. Yet, they are now painted by the BJP as Hindu Adivasis fighting against the Muslim rulers, the Nizam

The Indian Express
IndiaNewsWatchSep 16, 2023

'When Rain Falls on My Leaf Hat': Forest Dweller on Growing Up With Mahul Leaves

The Mahul leaves are smooth and leathery, but unfortunately, they are slowly vanishing due to forest fires.

https://www.thequint.com/news/india/photos-chhattisgarh-tribal-mahul-leaf-hat-man-tiger-reserve

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'When Rain Falls on My Leaf Hat': Forest Dweller on Growing Up With Mahul Leaves

One can call Santu Yadav, who lives in a mud house in Bindawal village inside the Achanakmar Tiger Reserve of Chhattisgarh, a leaf-hat man. Yadav, with his ready smile, is adept at making hats from large Mahul leaves to shield from heavy rains.

The Quint