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  T he true beauty of India is not found in towns and cities. It belongs to the indigenous people. One of the most remarkable aspects of their culture is their tribal lifestyle, arts, crafts, and architecture. The multiplicity of tribals in India provides a profound insight into the ethnography and anthropology of these mystic tribes, fulfilling your ideological curiosity. Many of these tribes have their own customs, festivals, music, and ways of expressing themselves artistically. Tribal tourism allows visitors to learn about these varied cultures and their traditions. The tribal trips in India are extremely revitalizing and energizing. Tribal tourism in India is a method to learn about the rich and diverse cultures of the indigenous peoples that reside throughout the country. There are around 600 tribal groups in India, each with its own language, religion, customs, and art forms. Some of India's most prominent tribal tourism locations include: Odisha:   Odisha has the most indig

The events before and after Operation Polo in Hyderabad post-Independence After the country won its freedom, Indian Army forces were sent in to overcome the kingdom’s troops.  The aftermath of this event on September 13, 1948, is still being researched, investigated and written about The Partition of India and Pakistan is a dark chapter in the history of humanity that led to the death, displacement and destruction of property of millions of people. A much more complex story, albeit on a smaller scale, unfolded in the princely kingdom of Hyderabad. Ruled by Nizam Osman Ali Khan who was as whimsical and unpredictable as they come, the kingdom had 81.17% Hindus and a 12.83% Muslim population according to the 1941 Census. When India became free on August 15, 1947, Hyderabad remained independent. Rather, it tried to stay independent citing the communal bonhomie, size of the kingdom and its infrastructure. But it was not to be. Beginning on September 13, 1948, at 4.30 a.m. the Indian Army at