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Paul Hockings, Nilgiris and Badagas
We take this opportunity to wish Prof.Paul Hockings, a very Happy Birthday! In my opinion, Paul Hockings has been the scholar/researcher whose studies on Badagas may be considered to be very...
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Basavaraj of Kalhatti, Kotagiri is no more
Dharmalingam Venugopal [NDC, Kotagiri] informs about the sad demise of Mr.Basavaraj [26-02-2015]. Just heard the sad news that Basavaraj of Kalhutti, Kotagiri is no more. He was perhaps the last of the...
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Let us unite to get better price for green leaf TEA
An appeal sent by Dr.Haldorai on behalf of Nellikolu Trust Filed under: badaga
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Paul Hockings books on Badaga(s)
I had written earlier that: Prof.Paul Hockings has been the most authentic scholar/researcher whose studies on Badagas may be considered to be very comprehensive. May not agree with some of his...
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First Badaga
Update to the page on FIRST BADAGA It will be very interesting, informative and educative to list all those BADAGAS who were/are the ‘FIRST’ in any field. Where I am not sure about some details, I...
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International Women’s day – India’s Daughters!
On this International Women’s day, I join our Prime Minister in saluting the indomitable courage and achievements of women. At the same time, my heart is filled with mixed feelings. Happiness and...
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Listen to these great songs on Hethe – the deity of Badagas
I am not a very religious person in the ’strictest’ sense of the word. But I am a proud Hindu and a staunch believer of HETHAY [HETHE Amma] – the deity of Badagas. In my [late] mother, I see the …...
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Badaga Language and the need for its own script
A Place For Writing: Documenting, Cultivation and Literacy in Badaga Language’s domain - Dr.R.K.Haldorai In the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu alone, more than ten tribal/unlettered languages are...
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Rajma from Kethorai – you make us proud!
She was the first Badaga woman [teacher] to win the President of India award in 2010. Now she was awarded the Woman Achiever’s Award -2015 under the banner ‘Talent South” in recognition of her pursuit...
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Badaga Script
Of late, there has been some serious efforts to have an unique script for Badaga. Though welcoming the initiatives, I do not know how effective it is to make it known/understood ‘universally’ in the...
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Badaga Poems
Badaga/Badagu is a rich and sweet language spoken by the Badagas of the Blue Mountains! Many BALLADS that used to be a rendered by any singer in any Badaga gathering had added richness to this unique...
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Clarification on ‘MORAY’ is requested.
I received the following email from, obviously, a disappointed girl. Can some learned friends who have intimate knowledge of ‘MORAY’ system, clarify whether there is a BLANKAT ban/bar on any marriage...
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D.Venugopal from Kannerimookku- we are proud of you!
Risk and Return in Farming in the Nilgiri Mountains of south India The presentation of Nilgiri Documentation Centre on ‘Risk and Return in Farming in the Nilgilri Mountains of South India’ has been...
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We are proud of you – Dr.G.N.Devaraj of Kethorai
One of the greatest achievements of Badagas in the last 100 years or so is the importance accorded to Education by the community. And to a great extent, girl children are encouraged and equal...
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BADAGA
ARI JOGHEE from Bangalore sends this interesting information :- There are many places in the name of Badaga and all are touching the Western Ghats and ending in Udupi –Mangalore [For confirmation,...
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BADAGA.CO is mobile friendly
Now you can access our website www.badaga.co on your smart phone. Remember to access many multi media posts like Badaga Songs and Dance. Enjoy! Your feedback is most welcome!!Filed under: badaga
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Nepal EarthQuake – 25th April 2015
(photo from the internet – theguardian.com) The powerful message is when MOTHER NATURE lets out her fury, nothing can remain the same. The Nepal earthquake of 7.9 magnitude is truly devastating. The...
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Nilgiri Heritage and History Tour
Ooty- Mysore Kallatty Road Nilgiri Heritage and History Tour Dharmalingam Venugopal, Director of Nilgiri Documentation Centre, writes : ‘the Nilgiris is not just famous for its salubrious weather and...
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I Love You
Here is a simple question from ‘TWINKLE‘ How to say -” I love you” in Badaga ? “Naa ninna gava/priya maadinay” – more translations for this question are welcome – Wg Cdr JP Filed under: badaga
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The beauty of HA in Badaga
___________ Correct Haalu HaaLU Hatti Hanay Haday Habba Wrong Aalu AaLU Atti Anay Aday Abba Meaning Milk Curse Village Grass ground/Flat Lie Down Festival Haalu -ஹாலு - Milk HaaLu -ஹாளு - Curse ————–...
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