Dandami Madia Culture and the Living Traditions of Chhattisgarh

As one enters Jagdalpur, the district headquarters of Bastar in southern Chhattisgarh, a towering sculpture of Bison Horn Maria dancers stands as a striking symbol of the region’s indigenous heritage. The sculpture represents the cultural pride of the Dandami Madia community, whose traditions continue to define the social, spiritual, and artistic life of the forested Bastar plateau.

Tri-Hills Ensemble Festival Highlights Indigenous Sports and Conservation

The Umngot Traditional Boat Race and Tri-Hills Ensemble Festival concluded on December 13 at Darrang in West Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, celebrating the revival of indigenous river-based traditions. Organised by the state department of arts and culture, the two-day festival combined heritage sports, cultural showcases, and messages of environmental conservation along the iconic Umngot river.

President Murmu’s Jharkhand Visit Highlights Tribal Heritage and Education

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Jamshedpur and Adityapur on December 29, marking her first official visit to the region after assuming the office of President of India. The one-day programme holds strong cultural and academic significance, focusing on tribal heritage and higher education in Jharkhand.

C-DAC’s DHRUV64 Boosts India’s Semiconductor Self-Reliance

India has achieved a significant milestone in its journey towards semiconductor self-reliance with the development of DHRUV64, the country’s first indigenous 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor. Designed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under the Microprocessor Development Programme, the processor marks a decisive step in reducing dependence on imported chips for strategic and commercial technologies.

NCDEX Moves Towards Multi-Asset Exchange with MF Platform Clearance

The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) has received in-principle approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to introduce a Mutual Fund (MF) transaction platform, marking an important milestone in its transition from a commodity-focused exchange to a diversified, multi-asset market infrastructure institution.