The Raj Gonds have the seeds germinate speedily between layers of leaves of teak and Vitex trifolia, a method suitable for dry conditions.

... I was moved to reading more and more non-fiction which in turn enriched my work and life processes.

The realisation that the community-controlled forest was home to many endemic species helped ... provide protection to all species here.

Adivasis make 99% of the Maoist movement, and most of them are fighting to save their forest, land and dignity

Sikiya is an extra produce the Baigas get without even cultivating it. It has about 12 to 12.5 per cent protein.

Shanthi Kunjan, an Adivasi and degree-holder, is a primary school teacher. She wants education for tribal students to be relevant and accessible

Knowledge and a respect for ecology still enables the local traditional healers to ensure immense faith and following by Chhattisgarh folk.

"... We should also start coming up with new ideas, showing alternatives (to livelihood).”

A government intent on “building on our rich cultural heritage” and “participatory”, would provide the adivasis rightful space for self-governance