tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post8348900425283761273..comments2024-03-26T00:00:27.596+05:30Comments on A few drops of ink: An Adivasi (Indian aboriginal) speaksCynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-42949125339854560702017-04-11T12:09:28.661+05:302017-04-11T12:09:28.661+05:30Sandra, India too has a vast number of aboriginal ...Sandra, India too has a vast number of aboriginal people who are treated as third-grade citizens. They live and die without basic rights, and are deprived of education, electricity, medical care. A large number of them die of malnutrition and hunger.Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-67545407103933422592017-04-10T19:46:56.780+05:302017-04-10T19:46:56.780+05:30This brought tears to my eyes. It could easily hav...This brought tears to my eyes. It could easily have been written by a Native American. (to our lasting shame) Marabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04717814950548008901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-30547435401827991172014-04-02T23:09:10.368+05:302014-04-02T23:09:10.368+05:30Gosh Cynthia! I wonder how I missed out reading yo...Gosh Cynthia! I wonder how I missed out reading your blog yesterday. It really is shameful what position and power can do to an entire community of simpletons. Thanks for bringing this out in the open with brtual honesty. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08539415812376317093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-71959711064414024382014-04-02T16:08:47.390+05:302014-04-02T16:08:47.390+05:30Thank you, simple girl, the tribal people are trul...Thank you, <b>simple girl</b>, the tribal people are truly the marginalised of our country, because no one even speaks of them.Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-79300942897623451702014-04-02T15:24:15.435+05:302014-04-02T15:24:15.435+05:30you express so well... it is truly sad that the pl...you express so well... it is truly sad that the plight of the tribal people are not taken care into.. simple girl.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03118562407633534338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-44242534839564720552014-04-02T12:42:04.583+05:302014-04-02T12:42:04.583+05:30Thank you, Damyanti, for this super challenge, and...Thank you, <b>Damyanti</b>, for this super challenge, and the opportunity to express ourselves.Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-78745540420289672962014-04-02T12:41:08.737+05:302014-04-02T12:41:08.737+05:30Thank you, Nischala, we need to give these voicele...Thank you, <b>Nischala</b>, we need to give these voiceless people a voice, don't we?Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-62349482683134549492014-04-02T12:40:24.862+05:302014-04-02T12:40:24.862+05:30Hi, Rubina, You said it perfectly. The treatment h...Hi, <b>Rubina</b>, You said it perfectly. The treatment has changed, but our attitude towards them is no better than it used to be.Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-89765492228527174882014-04-02T12:39:15.797+05:302014-04-02T12:39:15.797+05:30Thank you for your words of appreciation, Gail.Thank you for your words of appreciation, <b>Gail</b>.Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-53356199649085179492014-04-02T12:38:37.993+05:302014-04-02T12:38:37.993+05:30I guess you are right, Lizzi, It is only a matter ...I guess you are right, <b>Lizzi</b>, It is only a matter of time before they begin to rally together and fight for their rights. I hope their struggle is successful.Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-72303169815422678262014-04-02T12:36:48.885+05:302014-04-02T12:36:48.885+05:30Thank you, Arpita.Thank you, <b>Arpita</b>.Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-89549224532607623912014-04-02T12:35:52.666+05:302014-04-02T12:35:52.666+05:30Thank you for your words of appreciation. Rama, im...Thank you for your words of appreciation. <b>Rama</b>, imagine how much darker their lives are. How miserable they must be feeling at not being able to give their children even the bare necessities.Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-21488906089657222002014-04-02T12:33:52.145+05:302014-04-02T12:33:52.145+05:30Rekha, you met a group of tribals. Do share your e...<b>Rekha</b>, you met a group of tribals. Do share your experiences. I'd love to hear about it. Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-55773147109250144602014-04-02T12:32:53.389+05:302014-04-02T12:32:53.389+05:30Hi, juzta mom, I'm guilty too.Hi, <b>juzta mom</b>, I'm guilty too. Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-1745128759293625162014-04-02T12:31:02.474+05:302014-04-02T12:31:02.474+05:30Hi, Pooja, Yes, we are. They don't have food t...Hi, <b>Pooja</b>, Yes, we are. They don't have food to eat, and we have the latest gadgets.Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-27527759242616713392014-04-02T12:30:16.616+05:302014-04-02T12:30:16.616+05:30Hi, Karan, welcome to my space, and thank you very...Hi, <b>Karan</b>, welcome to my space, and thank you very much. Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-87790755791438614612014-04-02T12:29:26.094+05:302014-04-02T12:29:26.094+05:30Dagny, mi amiga, I am so happy to hear you say tha...<b>Dagny</b>, mi amiga, I am so happy to hear you say that. So glad you liked it. Muchas gracias!Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-19481364056315171042014-04-02T12:28:30.609+05:302014-04-02T12:28:30.609+05:30Suzy, depends on our definition of progress, I gue...<b>Suzy</b>, depends on our definition of progress, I guess. If development is what constitutes progress, along with new inventions, and conveniences, then we have. But if progress means sustainable development, then we have a very poor score indeed.Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-62393068741563927692014-04-02T12:24:36.568+05:302014-04-02T12:24:36.568+05:30Hi, Jaibala, exactly, no matter how good we are in...Hi, <b>Jaibala</b>, exactly, no matter how good we are in all other respects, this one thing we are all guilty of. We are all leading good lives at the expense of others.Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-45502692309286454402014-04-02T08:35:40.507+05:302014-04-02T08:35:40.507+05:30Thank you for being the voice of those whose voice...Thank you for being the voice of those whose voice isn't heard in India. Impressive take on the challenge!<br /><br />Damyanti <a href="%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">Co-host, A to Z Challenge 2014 </a><br /><br />Twitter: @damyantig <br /> #atozchallenge<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-80613801672788717142014-04-02T08:04:12.096+05:302014-04-02T08:04:12.096+05:30Yes, Afshan, the state of tribals in our country i...Yes, <b>Afshan</b>, the state of tribals in our country is perhaps the sorriest of all. They are forgotten completely.Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-22058764991862845592014-04-02T08:02:22.619+05:302014-04-02T08:02:22.619+05:30Thank you, Vinita, I consider that a big, big comp...Thank you, <b>Vinita</b>, I consider that a big, big compliment. Next to writing something that appeals to oneself, is the appreciation from people whose writing one also respects. Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-25841413708913644562014-04-02T05:47:52.445+05:302014-04-02T05:47:52.445+05:30Beautiful Cynthia. More power to your words. Very ...Beautiful Cynthia. More power to your words. Very moving, and indeed a reality to very many peopleNischalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09842856136414904540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-88899752974763984882014-04-02T03:34:33.387+05:302014-04-02T03:34:33.387+05:30There was a time in Ranchi, the Adivasi's were...There was a time in Ranchi, the Adivasi's were treated like lepers and worse than inhumans. The treatment has changed but not the mindset. Our culture is hypocritical when they teach us about secularism and in the same breath, keeps the adivasi kids away from the schools there the thakur kids go. Well written !!Rubina Rameshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10306400087097930234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2697665148090517163.post-17359570759279548982014-04-02T03:10:07.775+05:302014-04-02T03:10:07.775+05:30Beautiful, lyrical, poignant. You have a gift. Gai...Beautiful, lyrical, poignant. You have a gift. Gail at <a href="http://seezooeyrun.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Making Life An Art</a>Gailhttp://seezooeyrun.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com