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Jenu Kuruba

Taps now, water later: Karnataka tribals say politicians lure them with half-baked sops

While the coffee plantations just across the road enjoy round-the-clock electricity and tap water, the Jenu Kurubas have to depend on primitive water holes dug by them – ironically, even deep in the forest, their community members have access to proper wells.

18 April 2024, 04:58 IST

Lok Sabha polls 2024 | Taps now, water later: Karnataka tribals say politicians lure them with half-baked sops

Lok Sabha polls 2024 | Taps now, water later: Karnataka tribals say politicians lure them with half-baked sops

Taps now, water later: Karnataka tribals say politicians lure them with half-baked sops

18 April 2024, 04:58 IST

Mysuru's Somanna, who has won Padmashri award, is 'Kaatera' of real life

A former bonded labour, Somanna is 'Kaatera' (Darshan starrer movie) of real life as he has fought for his own land after the land reforms act was implemented by the then CM Devraj Urs in Karnataka which conferred land occupancy rights to tillers, and has been fighting for land rights of hundreds of tribals from over four decades.

26 January 2024, 03:00 IST

Mysuru's Somanna, who has won Padmashri award, is 'Kaatera' of real life

Mysuru's Somanna, who has won Padmashri award, is 'Kaatera' of real life

Mysuru's Somanna, who has won Padmashri award, is 'Kaatera' of real life

26 January 2024, 03:00 IST

Karnataka Polls: Which are the two PVTGs in the state?

The CEC said that 40 'ethnic polling stations' will be set up for the PVTGs

30 March 2023, 06:30 IST

Karnataka Elections: Which are the two Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups in the state?

Karnataka Elections: Which are the two Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups in the state?

Karnataka Polls: Which are the two PVTGs in the state?

30 March 2023, 06:30 IST

Nagarahole tribe protests at green lit fest

Jenu Kurubas allege the government has forced indigenous communities like them out of their traditional habitats

22 December 2022, 21:56 IST

Nagarahole tribe protests at green lit fest

Nagarahole tribe protests at green lit fest

Nagarahole tribe protests at green lit fest

22 December 2022, 21:56 IST

Communion with the forest

In Southern Karnataka, indigenous communities such as the Jenu Kurubas, Solegas, Kasavas and Kadu Kurubas have nurtured an eco-centric relationship with the forest that continues to this day. There are also several unique cultural conservation practices that could offer valuable insight in the effort to conserve these fragile forested lands, which are part of the Nilgiri Biosphere reserve.

05 April 2021, 07:28 IST

Communion with the forest

Communion with the forest

Communion with the forest

05 April 2021, 07:28 IST