| The government machinery and the mega companies have found out that immense mineral wealth lies below Adivasi land, and on this wealth they have cast covetous eyes. |
| And the aisle all the way to the door bustled with Adivasi vegetable vendors who squatted with their baskets shifting and moving till they found a comfort zone. |
| The hills are considered sacred by the Dongria Kondh, an Adivasi community that depends entirely on the area for its economic, physical and cultural survival. |
| The crowd burst into peals of laughter when a programme was played, featuring Ms. Adivasi as a difficult mother-in-law arguing against exclusive breastfeeding. |
| In recent years the Indian police have opened fire on unarmed people, mostly Dalit and Adivasi. |
| Despite vigorous police opposition, the Adivasi held out non-violently and managed to overcome innumerable obstacles. |
