Ostana, Italy | June 30, 2026 In a landmark moment for indigenous languages and cultures, renowned Santali scholar and linguist
New Delhi, June 23, 2026: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presented the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma
Santali filmmaker Deepak Kumar Beshra from Odisha represented India’s growing indigenous film movement at the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival
Eminent Santali writer and Padma Shri awardee Rabilal Tudu passed away on Thursday at the age of 76, leaving behind a rich legacy in Santali literature and cultural activism. His demise has cast a shadow of grief across the Santali literary community, with writers, scholars, readers, and cultural organizations mourning the loss of one of the most respected voices in contemporary Santali literature.
In a remarkable story of determination, sacrifice, and perseverance, Parbati Hansdah, a young woman from Bhurudubani village near Baripada in
