| Whether Adivasis are Hindus or not has always been a question of great controversy. |
| This grove of trees is sacred to the Adivasis and in the past was used during many ceremonies and religious events. |
| In other words, there are stark differences between the cultures of Adivasis and Dalits. |
| In recent years the Indian police have opened fire on unarmed people, mostly Dalit and Adivasi. |
| Tirkey is only the second Adivasi player to lead the Indian hockey team, after Jaipal Singh led India in the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. |
| Despite vigorous police opposition, the Adivasi held out non-violently and managed to overcome innumerable obstacles. |
