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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Guv remembers Birsa Munda, urges youths to fight against social evils
Patna: Recalling legendary Birsa Munda 's fight against the colonial rule and his valuable contributions in India's freedom struggle, governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Monday called upon the modern youths to always fight for the cause of their nation. Inaugurating a two-day national seminar on "Decolonising the Janjatiyas (Tribes): Birsa Munda in the Ulgulan" organised by local Ganga Devi Girls' College in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), the governor justified the theme of the seminar and connected Munda's fight for freedom as a motivation for the present generation to fight against various social evils. ICSSR's member secretary Dhananjay Singh talked about the genealogy of tribal culture and urged the students to work for preservation of indigenous culture. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) member Asha Lakra pleaded for protecting the rights of the people, particularly women, belonging to various tribes of India, including Uraon, Bhills, Gonds, etc. Director of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)'s director Badri Narayan Tiwari highlighted the plights of tribal people in the face of globalisation and modernisation. Others who participated in the seminar included JNU's Phirmi Bodo, Delhi University's Nirmal Kumar, and LNMU's retired history professor Ratneshwar Mishra. At the outset, Urvashi Gautam welcomed the participants. Parmanshi Jayadeo proposed a vote of thanks. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Guv recalls Birsa Munda, urges youths to fight against social evils
Patna: Recalling legendary Birsa Munda 's fight against the colonial rule and his valuable contributions in India's freedom struggle, governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Monday called upon the modern youths to always fight for the cause of their nation. Inaugurating a two-day national seminar on "Decolonising the Janjatiyas (Tribes): Birsa Munda in the Ulgulan" organised by local Ganga Devi Girls' College in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), the governor justified the theme of the seminar and connected Munda's fight for freedom as a motivation for the present generation to fight against various social evils. ICSSR's member secretary Dhananjay Singh talked about the genealogy of tribal culture and urged the students to work for preservation of indigenous culture. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) member Asha Lakra pleaded for protecting the rights of the people, particularly women, belonging to various tribes of India, including Uraon, Bhills, Gonds, etc. Director of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)'s director Badri Narayan Tiwari highlighted the plights of tribal people in the face of globalisation and modernisation. Others who participated in the seminar included JNU's Phirmi Bodo, Delhi University's Nirmal Kumar, and LNMU's retired history professor Ratneshwar Mishra. At the outset, Urvashi Gautam welcomed the participants. Parmanshi Jayadeo proposed a vote of thanks. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
BHU gets Rs1.4cr ICSSR grant for study on tribal traditions in NE India
Varanasi: The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, has sanctioned a major Rs 1.4 crore interdisciplinary research project to Banaras Hindu University ( BHU ) and partner institutions for a four-year (2025–2029) study on traditional medicinal practices, folk arts, and cultural expressions among tribal communities in Northeast India. Titled 'A Sociological Study of Traditional Medicinal Practices, Folk Arts and Cultural Expressions in Northeast India's Tribal Communities with Emphasis on Panch Parivartan', the project will explore transformations in five critical spheres of tribal life — health, livelihood, environment, belief systems, and social structures. The project is being coordinated by Sharad Dhar Sharma of the Centre for Study of Social Inclusion, BHU, and includes a multidisciplinary team from BHU, IIT-BHU, and Pragjyotishpur University. According to a BHU spokesperson, this landmark study will focus on documenting, analysing, and interpreting the indigenous knowledge systems, traditional medicinal practices, folk arts, and socio-cultural expressions among tribal communities in the Northeast region of India. With a diverse team of experts across sociology, botany, Ayurveda, pharmaceutical engineering, mathematics, and archaeology, the project promises a holistic understanding of tribal life in Northeast India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Successful Way of Intraday Trading is "Market Profile" TradeWise Learn More Undo The findings are expected to contribute significantly to national discourses on cultural sustainability, health policy, heritage preservation, and social inclusion. This study is one of the most comprehensive interdisciplinary attempts to understand how traditional tribal knowledge systems are evolving under the pressures of modernisation, policy shifts, and environmental change. The research aims to preserve and document endangered traditional medicinal practices and folk knowledge, highlight cultural expressions through oral narratives, music, dance, and rituals, provide policy inputs for cultural conservation and community healthcare, and encourage sustainable development by integrating traditional and scientific knowledge systems. It also supports inclusive education and health strategies through community participation.
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Market-based lifestyle has reduced relationships to mere transactions: RSS leader Hosabale
Mumbai, The e-commerce and market-driven lifestyle are weakening social bonds and altering the fundamentals of human relationships, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale has claimed. Market-based lifestyle has reduced relationships to mere transactions: RSS leader Hosabale India has never been a land of rigid ideologies which obstruct independent thinking. "Bharat has never lived just for itself, it has always existed for the well-being of the world," Hosabale said on Tuesday. He was speaking at a discussion here on the book 'Integral Humanism: A Distinct Paradigm of Development' by Ashok Modak, published by the Indian Council of Social Science Research. "A market-based, government-oriented life is damaging for society. E-commerce is a glaring example. It has reduced relationships to mere transactions," the RSS leader said. Explaining his concerns, Hosabale said, "If I want to get Modak's book in a village in Tamil Nadu, I can easily order it online. It seems convenient. I pay and they deliver. But is it really that simple?" "Traditional marketplaces were rooted in long-standing relationships. A farmer would borrow from a trader who knew him and his family for years. Will Amazon ever understand or replicate that kind of trust? It is faceless. We are slowly losing the essence of such human connections," he said. In the United States, "society has practically disappeared", Hosabale claimed, adding only individuals and the state are left in that country. "This model of a welfare government and a market-centric life is not sustainable for a healthy society," the RSS leader added. He also raised concerns about the modern world's approach to nature and lifestyle. "We can not live without electricity, but we must think about how to generate it efficiently and integrate it into our lives in a way that respects the environment," Hosabale said. Education should focus on imparting values and not just information, he said, adding that "new knowledge must be created to build a cohesive society." Referring to Modak's arguments in the book, Hosabale said, "The western world view revolves around individual rights, survival of the fittest and exploitation of nature. But we discuss a different approach, one based on compassion, concern and compatibility. A human being is part of society, and society cannot exist without nature." He also lauded Bhutan's 'Gross National Happiness model' as an alternative vision to economic indices. "Human and societal well-being are complementary. Both cannot exist without nature," he said. "A society cannot live in the past alone. People may draw lessons and inspiration from history, but they must also look ahead to the future and live fully in the present. Bharat has never lived just for itself, it has always existed for the well-being of the world," he said. About the notion that India has failed to produce ideologues in recent centuries, the RSS leader said, "We do not accept this claim made by the West. The western civilisation, particularly in Europe, has been the cradle of ideologies like communism, capitalism and feminism. In contrast, Bharat has contributed philosophy." An ideology is a closed system which can not be changed, Hosabale said, adding that it comes in the way of independent thinking. "Bharat's contribution lies in philosophy, which offers light and guidance but encourages each person to find their own path. Buddha, Mahavir and Swami Vivekananda were not ideologues, they were philosophers. Bharat has never been a land of rigid ideologies," he said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
E-commerce, market-driven lifestyle weaking human bonds: Hosabale
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Tuesday said e-commerce and a market-driven lifestyle adversely impacted basic human bonds and relationships. He was speaking at a book release function held in Mumbai. According to him, the e-commerce and market-driven lifestyle were detrimental and weakened social bonds, altering the fundamentals of human relationships. The senior RSS functionary was speaking at the launch of the book Integral Humanism: A Distinct Paradigm of Development by Ashok Modak, published by the Indian Council of Social Science Research. According to Hosabale, 'A market-driven, government-oriented life was damaging for society as it adversely impacted human equations. E-commerce is a glaring example. It has reduced relationships to mere transactions.' While underlining the seriousness of such lifestyle and its overall impact on the individual, family and society at large, he said, 'If I want to get Modak's book in a village in Tamil Nadu, I can easily order it online. It seems convenient. I pay and they deliver. But is it really that simple? Earlier, traditional marketplaces were rooted in long-standing relationships. It has special connected. A human bond. Which evoked sentiments. In the past, a farmer would borrow from a trader who knew him and his family for years. Now, such things are unimaginable. Everything is personal, individualistic.' He added, 'Will Amazon ever understand or replicate that kind of trust? It is faceless. We are slowly losing the essence of such human connections.' Hosabale cited how in the United States, society has practically disappeared. Only individuals and the state were left in that country. This disconnect and lack of emotions is worrying. 'This model of a welfare government and a market-centric life is not sustainable for a healthy society,' he said. The senior RSS functionary raised an alarm about the modern world's approach to nature and lifestyle, highlighting changes in living standards, which have over the decades become essential aspects. 'We cannot live without electricity, but we must think about how to generate it efficiently and integrate it into our lives in a way that respects the environment,' Hosabale said. Another significant point he made was that education should focus on imparting values and not just disseminating information. 'The new knowledge must be created to build a cohesive society,' he stressed. Referring to Modak's book, Hosabale said, 'The western world view revolves around individual rights, survival of the fittest, and exploitation of nature. A human being is part of society, and society cannot exist without nature.' The RSS leader lauded Bhutan's Gross National Happiness model as an alternative vision to economic indices. 'Human and societal well-being are complementary. They cannot exist without nature,' he said.
