2023
Volume 19, Number 1
The Great Comet of 1264 AD in Rock Art – Two Views from North America
By: HERMAN BENDER – Almost all prehistoric rock art in North America can be relatively dated by style, motif, scientific methods (e.g. Carbon dating of organic pigments used in pictographs), oral traditions or, in other cases, the archaeological process. Absolute dates, however, are rare to non-existent. This dilemma tentatively changed with the discovery of a…
Preistorico o non-preistorico? Approccio tecno-funzionale per la definizione degli obiettivi di produzione e utilizzo delle pietre focaie dall’insediamento rupestre di rivolta (Ginosa – Taranto)
By: VINCENZO STASOLLA – The Ginosa archaeological storage reorganization, has made it possible to isolate and study the lithic set found at the rupestrian settlement of Rivolta, in the ravine of Ginosa (Taranto). In 2004 an archaeological research campaign in the settlement led to the stratigraphic excavation of a cistern (15th-18th century AD. For the…
Relativismo linguistico versus relativismo culturale: fra l’estetica di Benedetto Croce e l’antropologia di Edward Sapir
By: ALESSANDRA SIGNORILE – The following pages take their cue from Edward Sapir’s contributions to linguistic research, starting with his reference to Benedetto Croce’s theories (Language. An introduction to study of speech, 1921). The reasons for a possible comparison between the two authors will be explored in depth, firstly emphasising the main points of convergence…
The Flight of the Owl: the Wabeno, the Windigo, the Wendigokan, the Morning Star, and Mexican Echoes in Anishinabe Culture
Anishinabe culture, Beltrami, drums, Mexican cultures, Morning Star, Owl, Wabeno, Wendigokan, WindigoBy: SANDRA BUSATTA – This article starts from a cue provided by some Algonquian etymologies, starting from the Proto Algonquian term *wi-nteko-wa, through a series of cognates in the various Algonquian languages. These words develop four meanings: that of windigo, a cannibal spirit or a human who becomes a cannibal, that of owl, that of specter,…
Ethnic Symbols in Present and Past: A Theoretical Framework
cultural linguistic, ethnic symbols, extinct populations, hetero-identity; criteria and indicia of identity, phenotypical symbols, Theory of ethnicityBy: ERIC FRANC – The purpose of this paper is to outline a general theoretical framework regarding the cultural, linguistic and phenotypical symbols that can mark ethnic boundaries. Reflection on ethnic symbols will be guided by an anti-essentialist, relational and dynamic approach to ethnicity, as well as the idea that, beyond its various local embodiments,…
The Representation of “Otherness” in Moroccan Arabic Proverbs and Jokes. The Case of Imazighen
By: MARYEME OUCHEN – Coexisting with the ‘other’ and tolerating their differences is one of the most striking issues upon which one’s safety, social stability and well-being are based. Numerous are theories that approach the concept of alterity from multilayered perspectives; their main concern is to find out some socio-psychological interpretations to people’s representations of…
Maternal Nutrition and Fetus Growth: A Bio-Cultural Study in Pune
Abdominal Circumference (AC), Bi Parietal Diameter (BPD), Femur Length (FL), Fetal Wight (FW), foetal parameters, Head Circumference (HC), maternal nutrition, Weight at birth (W@B)By: AARTI NAWATHE, ANJALI KURANE – The relationship between the diet of a mother and the wellbeing of a fetus and an infant continues to be a matter of great importance despite uncertainty and controversy because of various dimensions attached to it. The current study was undertaken to reveal the association between maternal nutrition and…
Pervasive Effect of Psychological Distress on General Public and Caregivers of a Person with Mental Illness: A Review
By: ABHIJIT PATHAK – Psychological distress is a global phenomenon arresting people with Common Mental Disorders (CMD). Prolonged distress often leads to severe mental illness too. The current lifestyle has created this menace affecting the general public and caregivers of people with mental illness. The current review paper has discussed the pervasive effect of psychological…
The Gift of Lah-Suk: The Traditional Practice of the Konyak Tribe of the Tobu Area
By: AMO B. KONYAK, LUCY ZEHOL – As the title indicates, the present work is to analyze and understand the traditional practice of gift-giving among the Konyak of the Tobu area. In recent years, many changes have taken place in the social and cultural front that resulted in the giving up of traditional practices such…
Witch-Hunt Accusations and Violence against Women among Misings of Assam, India
By: DINESH MISHONG, APPARAO THAMMINAINA – Witchcraft and witch-hunt cases are frequently reported in the news media from Assam, India. Most often, women are the victims of witch-hunts in this region. They identify a witch based on suspicion without any evidence of harm being done. Upon identification as a witch by a mibo (a ritual…
Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure among Preschool Children under ICDS of Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal, India -3 and -4
By: ARINDAM BISWAS, ARGINA KHATUN – One among five children under five years are stunted. There are 149.2 million and 45.4 million preschool children are stunted and wasted respectively. According to the Global Hunger Index report 2022, India ranked 107th among 121 countries having serious hunger level. The present study analyses the Composite index of…
On History of the Mech Kacharis’ of Assam
By: ATLANTA TALUKDAR – India is the world’s largest democratic and secular country and has diversified religious, socio-cultural, and ethnic communities. North East India has been the abode of diverse ethnic groups. Assam has around 23 scheduled tribes and the Mech Kachari are one of them. Though there have been mentioned pieces of evidence in…
Death Ceremony in a Lepcha Village: Amak-Sa-Dihrim
By: AVISHEK BISWAKARMA – The paper dwells into the concept of death and afterlife for the Lepchas. The Lepcha concept of death and funeral is in itself one of the earliest ideas which have existed for a very long time. The Lepcha ritual practice varies from their traditional to the so called present day syncretised…
Autoethnography of Bicycling: Reflections from the Field Experiences of Cycling and Randonneuring in Hyderabad, India
By: VINOD B. KUMAR – The essay utilises autoethnography while adopting an explorative research strategy. The phd thesis project on randonneuring served as the inspiration for the paper. The article details the complete process in a chronological way. It is a reflection on the fieldwork experiences. The fieldwork was carried out between August 2015 and…
A Description of the Concept – Financial Capability
financial behavior, Financial capability, financial education, financial literacy, financial productsBy: BENNY C., S. UMAPRABHA – Financial capability refers to a person’s capacity to manage their ongoing financial requirements in accordance with their evolving interests. In particular during the current economic depression, policymakers and researchers have challenging financial situations. This essay’s goal is to discuss how to gauge financial aptitude with a particular emphasis on…
Menstrual Health and Hygiene among Lodha Tribes in West Bengal, India: A Study Based on Perception and Practice
By: JUNI GHOSH, BISWAJIT PAL – Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon unique to females. However, menstrual practices are surrounded by lots of taboos and myths which lead to adverse health problems. Primitive Groups of Tribes (pgts) like the Lodha community are one of the most underprivileged communities. The purpose of the study is to…
Anthropometry Based Nutritional Status among the Adult Birhors: A Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (Pvtg) of Purulia District, West Bengal, India
By: SADARUDDIN BISWAS, LATU LAL MAHATA, SHIULE GOPE, KAILASH CHANDRA – The tribal population is at a higher risk of undernutrition. It which leads to different deficiency diseases and even death by decreasing body immunity. The problem of undernutrition is more severe among pvtgs. Therefore, the present paper aims to investigate the prevalence of undernutrition…
Use of Upper Arm Anthropometry as an Indicator of Nutritional Status and Body Composition among Children
anthropometry, Body composition, midupper arm circumference-forheight, Undernutrition, upper arm muscle area-for-heightBy: DALI DUTTA, SARTHAK SENGUPTA – To provide useful estimations of body composition and nutritional status the upper arm anthropometry has a potential role. This cross-sectional study were to assess body composition and nutritional status of rural school-going children using upper arm anthropometric measures such as upper arm muscle area-by-height (UAMAH) and mid-upper arm circumference…
A Study of the Jonbeel Mela among the Tiwas of Assam
By: ARIFUR ZAMAN, BIRINCHI K. MEDHI – Fairs and festivals celebrating different cultures have been an integral part of human society for a very long time. Celebrations have long piqued the interest human being due to the significant roles they play in society as well as the far-reaching cultural and social repercussions that ritual and…
Consanguineous Marriage and Associated Risk of Congenital Malformations: A Study among the Muslims of Barpeta District, Assam
By: DHANMANI MEDHI, GULRUKH BEGUM – Consanguinity refers to the practice of marrying or having children with close relatives. Congenital malformation, on the other hand, refers to physical or structural abnormality that is present at birth. Consanguinity can increase the risk of congenital malformations because close relatives are more likely to carry same harmful genes…
Inauspicious Dreams among the Mishings of Assam, Northeast India
By: DIMPLE KAMAN, MINI BHATTACHARYYA THAKUR – Dreams are typically described as involuntary mental events that occur during a specific stage of sleep, involving a series of thoughts, images, and sensations that manifest as a dream. Dream study in a community can promote greater understanding and empathy among individuals by creating a space where people…
Styles of Attachment and Decision-Making on Quality of Life among College Students
By: GAYATHRI VENU JAYA, FRESNAL DAS, ANIL JOSE P.S. – This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between attachment styles, decision-making styles, and quality of life among college students. A sample of 180 college students, including both graduates and postgraduates, recruited through the unrestricted self-selected survey method completed the Adult Attachment Scale, General Decision-Making…
Occupational Health Status of Tobacco Processing Workers in Nippani Taluk, Belgaum District of Karnataka. An Anthropological Study
Emic point of view, Health problems, Health status, India, Karnataka, Occupational health hazard, Tobacco processing workersBy: GOUTAM SINGI, ARUNA HALLIKERI – The purpose of this study is to assess the health status of tobacco processing workers in Nippani Taluk, Belgaum District of Karnataka. Nippani city was purposefully chosen for the study because tobacco processing is one of the main jobs in the city, and Nippani is well known for its…
Rites of Passage: A Study of the Hanji Community Living in the Bandipora District of Kashmir Valley
By: HASHMAT HABIB – Each culture has its own set of customs and traditions. Beginning with birth and concluding with death, the life cycle is a metaphor for the journey of an individual through the phases of life. This includes childhood, youth, adulthood, and old age. Rituals are especially crucial for events that occur throughout…
Insurgency and Socioeconomic Development: A Sociological Examination of the Impact of Boko Haram Insurgency on Commercial Activities in the Yobe State, Nigeria
Boko Haram, Commercial Activities, Insecurity, Nigeria, Socioeconomic, Structural anomie theory, Yobe StateBy: IBRAHIM ALKALI, KALINDI SHARMA – The study is designed to examine the impact of Boko Haram insurgency on commercial activities in the Damaturu Local Government Area of the Yobe State, Nigeria. Mixed research method using both quantitative (structured questionnaire) and qualitative (in-depth interview) research techniques was used. 385 respondents were sampled using the Creative…
Proletariat to Precariat: The Changing Nature of Tea Workers of North Bengal
By: KAPIL TAMANG – The tea industry is a labour-intensive industry. The distinct form of production relation in the tea industry not only established itself but also established a social system for the tea workers (Bhowmik 1980). The tea industry has reproduced poverty and disadvantage position for workers generation after generation and succeeded in perpetuating…
Civic Education Policy of Travancore: Rereading a Letter
By: VISHNU K.M. NAMBOODIRI, AGNEY G.K. – This paper is a theoretical analysis of a letter written by the missionaries of Travancore to the British Resident in 1822, which explained the condition of Christianity in the region and the progress of education as well as the policies adopted for educational and religious transmission. It is…
Maye: An Endangered Agricultural Ritual Practice of the Tangam (Adi) Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, India
By: KALING DABI, SIMON S. JOHN – One of the most fertile areas of modern cultural research is the study of Rituals performed by indigenous communities. Rituals maintain and preserve the cultural identity of a society, especially, in preliterate oral tribal societies of the world. In such communities, Agriculture and Religion are intrinsically linked to…
Metabolic Syndrome among Obese and Overweight Adults among the Uttarakhand Kumaon Population
By: KANEEKA JOSHI, RASHMI SINHA – Non-communicable diseases like stroke, cancer, heart disease, chronic lung diseases, and diabetes are together responsible for around 70% of all deaths across the world. This mets is one of the main reasons for increased cardiovascular mortality and morbidity, regardless of age, sex, or family history of diabetes. Obese and…
Existence of Supernatural Beings in Rituals: An Ethnographic Study of the Koch Birth Ritual of Assam
By: KAUSHIK DAS – The purpose of this paper is to shed light on birth ceremonies of the Koches of Assam in their socio-cultural context. The birth ceremony is a crucial life cycle ritual that serves as a personal emblem for their folk religiosity while also carrying their collective identity. By analysing Koch’s birth ritual,…
Healing System and the Contribution of Traditional Herbalists to the Bru Community in Mizoram
By: KHWAIRAKPAM PREMJIT SINGH, C. LALRICHHANI, OINAM HEMLATA DEVI – The health care system in India is famous for its dynamics with its sources of medicine and treatment systems. The healing system in different rural communities consists of Shamanistic healing and traditional herbal medicine. The Bru communities settled in Mizoram, India, use indigenous herbal medicine…
Association of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos) with Anthropometric Dietary Habits of Above 18 Years of Females of Bilaspur, Chhattisgarha
By: PRIYANKA, MUSKAN CHOURSIYA, KUNAL KASHYAP, AAFREEN SIDDIQUI, SUBAL DAS – Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex condition characterized by elevated androgen levels, menstrual irregularities, and/or small cysts on one or both ovaries. PCOS is a life style disorder that is influenced by ethnicity, genotype, and environmental factors. This present study is a cross-sectional…
Sustainability and Change in Ethnomedicinal Practice and Healing Systems of the Traditional Fishing Communities in Coastal West Bengal
Common diseases, Curative systems, Ethnomedicine, India, Medicinal plants, Sustainability and change, Traditional fishing communities, West Bengal coastBy: SUMAN KALYAN SAMANTA, KUNDAN GHOSH – The present paper deals with ethnomedicinal practices of the traditional fishing communities in the coastal areas of West Bengal. The traditional fishermen have used various medicinal plants for curing health-related problems and diseases for a long time. The ethnomedicinal system among them is quite diverse and old. In…
Ethnomedicinal Knowledge and Practices: A Study among the Khamtis of Assam
By: KURANGANA HAZARIKA, UPALA BARUA – Ethnomedicine refers to the traditional healing system which is closely related to natureand indigenous knowledge of people. Indigenous knowledge is characterised by the fact that itis oral and exists only in the minds of the people. It is shared through generations to generationsorally. Documenting ethnomedicines as an integral part…
Mapping the Menstrual Characteristics among the Married Kuki Women in Rural Manipur: A Community Based Study
Dysmenorrhoea, HealthSeeking Behaviour and Kukis, India, Knowledge of menses, Menarche, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)By: LHINGNEILHAI KIPGEN, HENRY KONJENGBAM, BELIYA LUXMI DEVI, HOINEILAM KIPGEN, JIBONKUMAR S. SINGH – Menstruation research is an important aspect of women’s health. The pursuit of inclusive health has increased the importance of women’s health in recent years. The purpose of this paper is to delve into the knowledge, attitudes, and the relationship between menstrual…
Effect of Age at Marriage and Women’s Empowerment on Domestic Violence Experienced by Women in Some Selected States of India
By: LOUREMBAM NEROKA DEVI, KSHETRIMAYUM ANAND SINGH – In this paper we consider age at marriage to explain the risk of experiencing domestic violence by married women through some measures of women’s empowerment using data from NFHS-4 in India. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression is fitted to estimate the relative risk of experiencing domestic violence…
Unveiling the Past: A Study of Traditional Social Institutesin Pre-Vaishnavite Kangleipak (Manipur) Valley
By: MOIRANGTHEM SURESH SINGH – This paper intends to give an in-depth assessment of traditional social institutions during the pre-Vaishnavite period in the Kangleipak (Manipur) valley, with a particular emphasis on the Meitei population. Since ancient times, they have been involved in making significant contributions to the culture and society of the region. The present…
Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease: A Comparative Study among the Two Populations of Faridabad
By: MONIKA SAH, PALLA VENKATRAMANA, SAA LATEEF – The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of coronary risk factors among Jaat (n=50) and Vysya men(n=50) in two populations of Faridabad, namely Vaishya males (n=50) and Jaat males (n=50). The age of the study subjects was ≥20 years. A significantly higher prevalence of…
Socio-Economic and Demographic Determinants of Antenatal Care-Seeking Behaviour among Women of South Sikkim, India
By: REBAKA RAI, JAMES VUNGJANGAM HAOKIP, NITISH MONDAL – Background: Pregnancy is the most crucial thing for every mother. Providing appropriate health care services during pregnancy by skilled health care professionals is important for healthy childbirth and better maternal health outcomes. Despite Antenatal care services being free at the Public Hospital in Sikkim, many pregnant…
A Study on the Variations in Menarcheal Age among the Meitei, Muslim and Kabui Populations of Manipur Valley
By: NINGOMBAM SHANTA DEVI – This paper attempts to analyse the variation of Menarcheal age among the Meitei, Muslim and Kabui populations of Manipur Valley. The sample of each population consists of 300 women. In women’s life, menarche marks the beginning of sexual maturation and is influenced by various factors like – biological and genetic…
Holistic Approach towards Understanding the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: A Case of H1n1 Influenza (Swine Flu)
By: AVANEE KHATRI, ANIL KISHORE SINHA – The World Health Organization estimates that approximately one billion people are infected and up to 500 000 people die from influenza each year. Providing an effective response to emerging infectious diseases remains a pressing global health challenge; the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic is a salient example. Also the…
Relationship between Poverty and Child Abuse in the Slums of Charbagh Area, Lucknow. An Anthropological Perspective
Child Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse Poverty (CSA), Cross-cultural variability, India, Neglectance, Problem tree analysis, SlumBy: POOJA SAH, PANKHURI, KAVYA PAL – This study is based on the data collected from 7 slum communities located in the Charbagh area of Lucknow city during the month of February 2018. A sample of 125 households which included a total of 300 children was selected via Random Sampling method. This study was conducted…
Education and Economic Profile of the Gunagi Community of Uttara Kannada, District, Karnataka, India
By: PRAMOD S. GINIWALAD – Historically when Karnataka was stretched towards the west, the Gunagi community migrated from Maharashtra (Ratnagiri) region towards the coastal line of Karnataka with “Habbu Brahmins.” Especially towards Karwar, Ankola, Yellapur, and Kumta taluks. Gunagi are priest, Farmers and farm labourers. Out of four taluks 140 households and 550 the cluster…
The Food Habits, Dietary Patterns, and Reproductive Health Status of The Agariya Women of Patrapali Panchayat of Korba District, Chhattisgarh
By: PRATIBHA TRIPATHI, ASHOK KUMAR PRADHAN – Women’s health is the foundation of society’s health. Preserving and improving women’s health is not only a basic human right, but it is also essential for the health of all nations. Reproductive health has become one of the major issues today because of the fact that population control…
Kudumbashree: A Story of Economic Empowerment of Women in Kerala
By: PREETHI P.B. CHANDRAN – Kudumbashree is basically a women’s organization. It was born in the special developmental and political context of the state of Kerala. The mission aims to eradicate extreme poverty within 10 years under the leadership of the local self-government bodies established under the 73rd and 74th Amendments of the Constitution of…
Beliefs and Perceptions of Teachers about the Local Knowledge of Students: A Case Study of the Birhor Tribe of Jharkhand
Birhor community, Curriculum Localization, India, Indigenous Knowledge, local knowledge, Teachers’ perceptionBy: PREETI KUMARI – The environment in which tribal children live is usually very different from what is represented in their school curriculum. The responsibility of localizing the curriculum in accordance with children’s knowledge and bridging the gap between their indigenous knowledge and school content knowledge lies upon the teacher. The perception a teacher holds…
Silence and Marginalisation: Exploring Identity and Ecology in Girish Karnad’s ‘Cheluvi’
By: PRIYASHA KAUL – This article critically examines the complex negotiations of gender, class and caste identity in the Kannada film Cheluvi [Beautiful Girl] (1992), a film about a young woman’s ability to transform herself into an exotic fragrant flowering tree. It was the recipient of the ‘National Film Award for Best Film on Environment…
Overall Prevalence of Undernutrition Measured by Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure (Ciaf): A Study among the Rural and Urban Preschool Children of West Bengal, India
By: PRIYO NATH PARUI, MONALI GOSWAMI – Child under-nutrition is the major public health concern in many developing countries as well as India. The present study is an attempt to evaluate the overall prevalence of undernutrition using CIAF among the rural and urban pre-school children of West Bengal. A total of 240 children aged 3-5…
Education in Covid-19 – Understanding Neo-Perspectives of E-Learning
By: MAROOF SHABIR MIR, RIFAT ALI – E-learning played a significant role during COVID-19 in the education sector in every corner of the world. However, the malicious aspect was also apparent as people found it problematic to harmonize with things abruptly. In addition, there was a farrago of quandaries because, during the closure of schools,…
The Kobai System among the Tiwa of North East India: A Study on their Matrilineal System
By: RAKTIM PATAR – When we speak about the matrilineal descent system in India, we generally consider the Khasi-Jaintia and Garo of Meghalaya and Nayars of central Kerala as a matrilineal group. However, the Tiwa tribe inhabiting between the borders of Assam and Meghalaya also practices matrilineage and matrilocal residence which have not been studied…
A Systematic Review of Theory and Process of Migration Studies
By: REONA SHINAM – Migration studies have been occupying an important space among academia and policymakers. There have been dialogues and discourses on various dimensions of migration through historical and empirical studies. Many studies have compartmentalized the phenomenon of migration into two types: internal and international migration. More emphasis has been given to international migration…
Health after Menopause: A Study on Anthropometric Measurements and their Relationship to Postmenopausal Health among the Tribal Mishing Women of Guwahati City, Assam
By: RITA TAID, B. LANGSTIEH – Menopause just like birth and death is an inevitable part of a woman’s life. This event is significant as it is believed to have a substantial impact on a woman’s life. The objective of this paper is to assess the age-specific variance in anthropometric measurements and adiposity levels among…
Naga Traditional Village Polity: A Reading from J.P. Mills’ ‘The Lhota Naga’
By: ROBERT ANGKANG SHIMRAY, NSUNGBEMO EZUNG – This paper discussed the nature of the Naga traditional village during the pre-colonial period with special reference to J.P. Mills’ ‘The Lhota Naga’ (1922). The distinctive independent nature of every Naga village, with its own polity and administrative setups and different institutions within each village, like the Morung,…
Association of Hysterectomy with Coronary Risk Factors
By: S.A.A. LATHEEF, G. SUNEETHA, G. SUBRAMANYAM – There is no unanimity on the association of hysterectomy with coronary risk factors. There is also no evidence on the association of hysterectomy with coronary risk factors in the Indian populations. We attempted here to investigate the association of hysterectomy with coronary risk factors involving 43 hysterectomized…
Socio-Economic Dimensions of Education among the Betta Kuruba: Anthropological Insights from Mysuru District, Karnataka
By: SACHIN C. PUJAR – This research attempts to explore the socio-economic dimensions of formal education among the Betta Kuruba, a forest-dwelling tribal community living in the fringe areas of Rajiv Gandhi National Park in Karnataka. The study was conducted across 3 Betta Kuruba haadis (settlements) in Mysuru district of Karnataka. A mixed methods research…
Exploring the Cultural Traditions and Beliefs Surrounding Ante-Natal, Post-Natal, and Postpartum Periods
By: SAKSHI GARG, ANIL KISHORE SINHA – This study had focused on exploring the cultural traditions and beliefs surrounding the ante-natal, post-natal, and postpartum periods. Pregnancy and childbirth are significant life events that are associated with different cultural beliefs and practices, which can vary across regions, ethnicities, and religions. Understanding these cultural traditions and beliefs,…
Symbolic Inequalities in Marriage Ceremonies among the Muslims of Kashmir: Situating Social Class
By: MOHMAD SALEEM JAHANGIR, SHAMEEM AHAMAD GANAYEE – Marriage is a universal social institution and is embedded in our social fabric in such a way that we don’t have a second thought about not marrying, especially among the social actors of a religious family. Researchers, here in the field of marriage only focused on the…
Rethinking Tourism in Jagannatha Puri: An Anthropological Study of Domestic Tourists
Anthropology of Tourism, India, Rethinking Tourism, Sustainability, touristic behavior and motivationBy: SHIVANGI BAHADUR – The previous years of total lockdown because of the Covid-19 pandemic brought the global touristic movements to a pause, and also led to a changed outlook towards life and human activities. Out of this renewed outlook emerged the theme for the 2022 World Tourism Day- ‘Rethinking Tourism’, which emphasizes the need…
Change and Continuity: An Ethnographic Perspective of the Sagra Misawa Festival of the Tiwas In Assam
By: SIWANI MECH, HASHMAT HABIB – A festival is the culmination of an ethnic group’s collective way of expressing its beliefs, values, and emotions via ritual and performance. The Tiwa’s, like other ethnic groups in Assam, have made important contributions to the state’s social and cultural fabric, and they, too, observe a number of festivals…
Traditional Rice Beer Fermentation Technology of the Sonowal Kachari Tribe of Assam, India
By: RIPUNJOY SONOWAL – Rohi is the popular traditional rice beer of the Sonowal Kacharis, which is typically obtained by natural fermentation. The present study aims to identify the key ingredients used in the preparation of Mod pitha (starter culture cake), detail documentation of the fermentation technology and the socio-cultural and religious significance of Rohi.…
Forests and Faith: Exploring the Sacred Significance of the Forest in the Religious Traditions of the Ho Tribe in West Singhbhum, India
By: SOVAN CHAKRABORTY – The indigenous people’s religion is inextricably linked to the forest environment. In their eyes, the forest is deified, and revered as a sacred entity. Their unwavering devotion lies to the natural world, which they hold in the highest esteem. Their religious rituals and activities helped to conserve natural resources. For their…
Lived Experiences of Homelessness In Kolkata: A Phenomenological Analysis
By: SRIJA MANDAL – Previous research into homelessness has tended to focus on the demography, survival needs and socio-economic profile of the homeless, almost exclusively adopting the quantitative method. This qualitative study aimed to explore the subjective experience of homelessness from the perspective of one hundred four participants in Kolkata, who had been homeless for…
A Study on the Waterborne Morbidities of Karang Islet, Manipur
Cold fever, Cultural practice, Diarrhoea, India, Jaundice, Potable Water, Typhoid fever, Worm Infestation IncidenceBy: SURAJKUMAR B. SHARMA, BOJEN A.K. MEETEI – Objectives: The paper try to identify the main factors that are contributing to the high prevalence of water-borne diseases among the inhabitants of Karang Islet? As it is surrounded by a lake. Conclusion: After analysis of the causal factors, it was observed that unavailability of potable water,…
Sexual Behaviour among the Injecting Drug Users of Arunachal Pradesh
By: TAILYANG SIRAH, HOABIJAM VOKENDRO SINGH – Arunachal Pradesh has been placed amongst the highest ranking states in terms of drug and substance use in the National Survey of 2019. Risky sexual behaviours are considered to be associated with an increasing use of drugs. The main objective of the study is to examine the intersection…
Issues of Tribal Development in Arunachal Pradesh: The Case of the Nyishi Tribe
By: TAME RAMYA, SARIT KUMAR CHAUDHURI – The paper focuses on the perspectives of sustainable development among the Nyishis of Kurung Kumey district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh who have the status of a Scheduled Tribe but are somewhat deprived of the benefits of development even after India’s economic reforms. The study reveals that…
Dietary Patterns of Kashmiri Muslim Women during Pregnancy: An Exploratory Study
By: FIZA GULL – This study explores the dietary patterns of Kashmiri Muslim women during pregnancy. In Kashmir, food culture is deeply rooted in tradition, and food choices are governed by religious and cultural beliefs. A balanced and nutrient-rich diet is essential for a healthy pregnancy, and inadequate nutrition can affect foetal development and postpartum…
Diabetes Mellitus and Its Association with Obesity and Lifestyle Indicators among the Rural Tangkhul of Manipur
By: URAPAM ZIMIK, SOROJINI H. DEVI, HOSEA THANGLEN – The burden of diabetes is high and increasing globally and in developing economies like India, mainly fueled by the increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity and unhealthy lifestyles. Diabetes has become one of the largest global health emergencies of this century, ranking among the ten leading causes of…
Methodological Issues in Assessment of Mental Health in a Conflict Zone: A Case Study of Jammu and Kashmir
Adolescence, cultural idioms, India, Mental Health, mental health in Jammu and Kashmir, methodological issuesBy: URFAT ANJEM MIR, KOKILA KHANNA – Based on the review of studies conducted so far, this paper attempts to critically analyze the studies conducted on people’s mental health in Jammu and Kashmir. The objective was to map the methodological issues and challenges of assessing mental health in a conflict zone to understand better the…
Development and Circulation of Indigenous Medical Knowledge: A Study of Medieval Kerala
By: UTHARA K. – Spices have been an integral part of the trade of medieval Kerala since the ancient times. Greeks, Romans, Chinese, Jews, Arabs and Europeans were part of the spice trade in the region. Having been recognised for their healing properties, spices have been used widely as medicines in the regions that they…
Livelihood Strategies and Covid-19: A Study of the Chenchus of Nallamala Forest, Andhra Pradesh
By: SAGAR KODI, VALERIE DKHAR – The Chenchus are a hunting and gathering society in the Nallamala forest of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, India. However, due to the setting up of the Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve in the Nallamala Forest, the Chenchus have had limited access to the entry and the use of the forest…
Zootherapy: Traditional Knowledge of Animal-Based Remedies among the Tangsa Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, India
By: WANGLIT MONGCHAN, AMOS RONRANG – The Tangsas are rich in their traditional knowledge-based medicinal practices. They employ various traditional healing mechanisms like spiritual healing, herbal healing and zootherapeutic healing to deal with numerous health-related problems. This paper investigates the traditional knowledge of animal-based remedies among the Tangsa community of Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh,…
Socio-Economic Challenges of Persons with Disabilities: A Study of District Bandipora
By: NEELOFER HABIB, SHAHNAZA HABIB, HUMARA HABIB – Disability is a state of impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. Down the ages, we see disability is as curse or punishment. The first ever World report on disability, produced jointly by the World Health Organization and the the World Bank, suggests that more than a billion…
Exploring Claims of Indigenous Rights and Ethnic Minority Rights in Northeast India
By: ZILPHA A. MODI – The term ‘indigeneity’ and ‘ethnicity’ are often used interchangeably. Both tend to represent a group of people, who claim common identity based on the basis of shared experiences of marginalization, oppression and exclusion. They also tend to represent people or communities engaged in varying degrees of self-assertion, power struggle and…
Trends and Patterns of Temporal Tourism Growth in Ladakh Region, India
By: MOHD SADIQ, SURENDRA MEHER – The Ladakh region is known worldwide for tourism activities due to its special mountainous landscape. Summer is the peak season for tourism, while winter is the lowest season in terms of tourist arrivals in the region. This research based study deals with the growth trends of tourism in Ladakh…