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Rediscover Jibon Santal: The Tea Garden Sardar Who Became a Legislative Pioneer
Jibon Santal rose from the labour hierarchy of Majdihi Tea Estate to become a union founder and elected legislator. This long-form profile connects his career to the Santal Hul of 1855, the colonial plantation system and the development of organised tea labour in Sylhet. It explains why his 1946 victory in the Sreemangal Tea Gardens…
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Dr. S. G. Susheelamma’s Inspiring Padma Shri Journey of Seva and Social Change
Dr. S. G. Susheelamma, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2026 for Social Work, represents one of Karnataka’s most inspiring grassroots service traditions. Her work through Sumangali Seva Ashrama has supported children, women, Vanvasi communities, senior citizens, and economically weaker families through education, healthcare, shelter, livelihood training, and community development. This long-form profile examines how…
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Santal Hul Before 1857: The Powerful Adivasi Rebellion India Must Remember
Hul Diwas commemorates the Santal Hul of 1855, a major anti-colonial uprising that began at Bhognadih before the Revolt of 1857. The movement, led by Sido, Kanhu, Chand, and Bhairav Murmu, challenged the East India Company and the exploitative system of landlords, moneylenders, police officials, and colonial courts. It was rooted in the defence of…
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Hindu Janajagruti Samiti honors CM Vishnu Deo Sai for decisive anti-Naxal push in Chhattisgarh
Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) felicitated Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur, recognizing a security-and-development approach aimed at curbing Naxalism. The gesture signals civil society support for constitutional governance, population-centric counterinsurgency, and rights-respecting operations. In regions long affected by Left-Wing Extremism, durable peace hinges on protecting civilians, building infrastructure, and delivering predictable public services.…
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Sammakka Saralamma Jathara 2026: Medaram Dates, Sacred Highlights, and an Essential Visitor Guide
Sammakka Saralamma Jathara 2026, the world’s largest tribal fair, will be held at Medaram, Telangana, from January 28 to January 31 in alignment with Magha Purnima. The four-day festival venerates Sammakka and Saralamma through time-honored rituals, offerings of jaggery, and reverence for sacred groves. Visitors can expect profound cultural immersion, peak darshan on the middle…
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Medaram Jatara 2026 Day 2: Awe-Inspiring Arrival of Sammakka and Sacred Tribal Rituals
The 2nd day of Medaram Jatara, observed on 29 January 2026, commemorates the sacred arrival of Sammakka onto the Medaram Gaddhe with official honors and deep communal reverence. This day highlights the placement of bamboo-stick insignia by pujaris, symbolizing the deity’s presence, alongside customary offerings and devotional rites. The festival’s inclusive ethos aligns with dharmic…
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The Crisis In Manipur : An Assessment
In Manipur, a state in northeastern India, the situation remains unresolved, with ongoing violence and a cloud of uncertainty shrouding the truth. The narrative surrounding this violence is heavily influenced by the ethnicity and perspective of those who share it. Manipur, geographically bordered by Nagaland, Mizoram, and Assam, also shares volatile borders with Myanmar, particularly…