Meet the Birhor Tribe - the “Guardians of the Forest”

Deeply connected with nature, the Birhor community carries forward a rich legacy of forest life, traditions, and resilience. From honey gathering and rope-making to their unique Tanda settlements, their way of life reflects a timeless bond with the forests of eastern India.

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💵 Could India soon get plastic currency notes?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly reviving a decade-old proposal to introduce polymer banknotes, with a pilot project expected in the near future.

Unlike traditional paper notes, polymer banknotes are made from a special plastic material and are known for being:
✅ More durable
✅ Water-resistant
✅ Harder to counterfeit
✅ Cleaner and longer-lasting

Several countries, including #Australia, #Canada, the #UnitedKingdom, #NewZealand, and #Singapore, have already adopted polymer currency because of its enhanced security features and longer lifespan.

If implemented, this could mark one of the biggest changes to India's #currency system in recent years.

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A sudden shift in #US #immigration rules has shaken the Indian diaspora, turning routine Green Card paths into a legal gamble. The new USCIS directive labels "Adjustment of Status" an extraordinary act of grace, pushing lakhs of H-1B holders toward highly risky overseas consular interviews. With visa backlogs already stretching out for decades, a single trip back home could now leave families stranded indefinitely and sever deep community ties.

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