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Historically, bamboo stilts have served practical and recreational purposes for the Karbi people.The Bamboo Stilt Race, or Kengdongdang as it is known among the Karbi tribe, is more than just a sport. It is a symbol of heritage, endurance, and ingenuity, deeply embedded in the culture of the Karbi community, one of Assam's oldest tribes. Recently, this unique tradition made headlines when over 700 Karbi tribesmen set a new Guinness World Record in Guwahati, racing on bamboo stilts in a stunning display of unity and skill. Organized by the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), 721 participants walked in a 2-kilometer-long single line for 10 minutes, surpassing the previous record of 250 participants.
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) If a live-in couple considers their relationship as a "stable union", they should be treated as "married" for the 16th Census, according to the FAQ section on the self-enumeration portal. The portal, opened for people opting for self-enumeration, will be available for both phases of the Census -- 'Houselisting and Housing Census' and 'Population Enumeration'. It has an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section to help people answer the queries in the Census. One such FAQ was on live-in relationships. "Will a couple in a live-in relationship be considered a married cou ...Read More >
In a pioneering effort to restore livelihoods and combat environmental degradation, the Green India Challenge (GIC), a nationwide environmental... In a pioneering effort to restore livelihoods and combat environmental degradation, the Green India Challenge (GIC), a nationwide environmental movement founded by former Rajya Sabha MP Joginpally Santosh Kumar, has launched a pilot bamboo plantation project spanning 5 acres in Mullalagutta 2 village, Adilabad Rural Mandal, Adilabad district. This fi ...Read More >