Village Society

November 2, 2017
Satish Patnaik November 2, 2017
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The Dehuri: In Search of an Identity

Calling itself the ‘Dehuri’, the Hill Khadia tribe, the hero of this tale is in search of a space for itself in agrarian setting. Their confusions, struggles, perceptions of society and the desired role of intervention agencies constitute the body of the narration
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August 5, 2017
Dibyendu Chaudhuri August 5, 2017
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Development and Resistance

Reflecting on the assumptions and beliefs that a development professional has as he enters a community, the author explores the need for greater awareness, sensitivity and acceptance of villagers’ abilities, requirements and choices
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January 6, 2017
Shashank Deora January 6, 2017
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Dhurmaras: A Crucible of Conflicts

Struggling to gain recognition and access to their rights as a community living at the fringes of the forests and off the forest produce, the villagers of Dhurmaras attempt to make the best out of the situation they are in, hoping the government will address their issues and see them as contributors to society
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June 5, 2010
Pradyut Bhattacharjee June 5, 2010
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Life in a Maria Village

Kaleidoscopic images, which typify life in a village in Bastar, bring forth the flavour, warmth, simplicity and aspirations of the Marias.
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