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Ranchi: People belonging to the Birhor tribe, a particularly vulnerable tribal group in Jharkhand, have joined a movement against child marriage in Giridih for the first time, according to an organisation working in the field of protection of children's rights. Birhor people are forest-dependent, belong to a semi-nomadic tribal community and are economically and socially much behind others. Children's rights protection body Just Rights for Children Alliance (JRC) said, "Something different happened in Jharkhand's Giridih district. For the first time, hundreds of people from the Birhor community joined a movement for a social cause. In the dimming light of dusk, people from the community came out of their dwellings to gather against child marriage, a rampant practice among the community." This was the first time that community members were made aware of the consequences and legalities of child marriage and how to prevent the same, the organisation claimed. Standing under the glow of burning candles, youth, children, women, and elders took a collective pledge to work towards ending child marriage, it said. The candlelight marches were also being organised by Banvasi Vikas Ashram in support of 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat', a campaign against child marriage, launched by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, a statement of the organisation said.
Jagdalpur, March 31: Suraj Mashi and his few friends training at the athletics track in Nashik are busy doubling up as wide eyed fan boys watching their seniors do the drills to improve their performance. Only difference being, they are busy taking mental notes that they can implement when they begin their training drills. Suraj is part of a group of tribal athletes who can't really afford to pay for a coach every month and have to rely on whatever help they could get to improve their performance as running is the only skill that has brought them this far and can one day change their life for ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Antarrashtriya Ram Katha Sangrahalaya in Ayodhya is set to receive an over 200-year-old manuscript of the Ramcharitmanas written in Nagari script.To preserve the timeless legacy of the Ramayan for future generations, the museum had recently appealed to people to donate rare manuscripts of Ramayan composed in Sanskrit and other Indian languages.In reply, an Ayodhya resident has contacted the museum to share a two centuries' old Nagari manuscript of the Ramcharitmanas. Museum director Sanjib Kumar Singh told TOI: "The script, which evolved from Nagari to Devanagari, shows difference ...Read More >
Jagdalpur: In a remarkable display of determination, Suraj Mashi clinched the silver medal in the men's 5000m event at the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG), competing despite wearing borrowed spikes. According to a release, Suraj is also part of a group of tribal athletes who can't really afford to pay for a coach every month and have to rely on whatever help they can get to improve their performance, as running is the only skill that has brought them this far and can one day change their lives f ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Shibu Soren is no more. The 'Dishom Guru' (Teacher of the country in Santhali language), as he was popularly known, played a major role in Jharkhand's political journey. Soren breathed his last at Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, his son and current Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced on Monday morning in a post on X. The senior Soren's leadership and pivotal role in the broader Jharkhand movement, particularly against the Mahajani system of moneylenders, have made a mark in the state's history. The former three-time Chief Minister of Jharkhand and Jharkhand Mukti Morch ...Read More >
In Japan, the Indian Pavilion- titled Bharat Mandap at the World Expo 2025 being held in Osaka attracted over 20,000 visitors yesterday, as people came to witness the richness of India's cultural heritage, space achievements, and handicrafts. The Indian Embassy in Japan, on a social media platform, mentioned how the visitors experienced a yoga session embracing India's age-old journey towards holistic wellness. ...Read More >
Jagdalpur (Chattisgarh) [India], March 31 (ANI): In a remarkable display of determination, Suraj Mashi clinched the silver medal in the men's 5000m event at the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG), competing despite wearing borrowed spikes. According to a release, Suraj is also part of a group of tribal athletes who can't really afford to pay for a coach every month and have to rely on whatever help they can get to improve their performance, as running is the only skill that has brought them this far and can one day change their lives for the better. Also Read | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans, I ...Read More >
The Supreme Court has dismissed a special leave petition by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, or NCPCR, that challenged a 2022 Punjab and Haryana High Court verdict granting protection to a (then) 16-year-old Muslim girl and her 30-year-old husband. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court order that said a girl who reaches puberty, or is over 15, is 'competent' enough to marry the person of her choice under Muslim personal law, irrespective of provisions of the Protection o ...Read More >