The women of the Dani tribe of Papua, Indonesia, practice the tradition of ritually amputating parts of their fingers when a loved one dies. In late-October 2024, a post on Facebook highlighted an ...

They are known for their culture and traditions, including one that is particularly striking and unusual: the practice of finger amputation in mourning. When a beloved member of their community or a ...

PANTAN, India (AP) — The Rabha tribal community in India’s northeastern state of Assam celebrates the Baikho festival each year, performing traditional rituals to please a deity of wealth and ask for ...

Keri: The tribal Velip women, who live in harmony with nature, used to celebrate the vibrant festival of Dhillo for almost 21 nights every year. Though the festival is still observed by the community ...

PESHAWAR, Pakistan -- A housewife in Pakistan’s tribal belt has made history by becoming the first woman from the restive and conservative region to run for office. “The women in the Federally ...

The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) has strongly criticised the Supreme Court’s decision to quash the ...