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Topic: Indigenous people

Govt doesn’t name tribal lands on maps for megaprojects

In ‘Island on Edge: The Great Nicobar Crisis,' Pankaj Sekhsaria explores the plight of the indigenous Nicobarese and how mega-development projects threaten their existence.

‘Our land is not for sale.’ Indigenous peoples finally have a voice at COP30

Indigenous lands deliver the world’s most effective responses to the climate crisis, from curbing deforestation to storing carbon. Yet they remain without formal recognition.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister pledges to address issues faced by indigenous Vedda community

This commitment came during a discussion held at the Parliament Complex on 22 January, focusing on the progress of a Parliamentary bill.

UN COP16 nature summit creates permanent body for Indigenous peoples

Consultative body is considered a breakthrough in recognising role that Indigenous peoples play in conserving nature globally, including planet’s some of the most biodiverse areas.

‘Fix image as global outlier’ say architects of Australia’s indigenous referendum

Australians will vote in a referendum in late 2023 on whether they support the constitution's move to include a 'Voice to Parliament', an indigenous committee.

Australia all set to pave way for landmark Indigenous rights referendum in constitution

Indigenous communities make up almost 3.2% of Australia's population, and track below national averages on socio-economic measures.

Australia takes first step in recognising Indigenous people, introduces referendum bill

A Guardian poll last week showed public support for the referendum was down 5% but was still backed by a majority, with 59 per cent in favour.

‘If not now, when?’: Australian PM on giving more recognition to Indigenous people

Australia is seeking to give more recognition to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, who have inhabited continent for 60,000 yrs but are not mentioned in constitution.

On Camera

Nick Jonas wearing a mangalsutra is validation for many Indians. He’s our favourite jiju

Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Suspected brake failure leads to Tejas accident after landing, airframe likely to be written off

The IAF, so far, remains mum on this accident which has led to grounding of the fleet for safety checks.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.