[Culture] India Philosophy and Heterodox Sects in Ancient India

The development of systems of philosophy in India took over a period of time and there was a transition from the materialistic culture of Rig Vedic time to the spiritualistic culture during the Later Vedic times. Upanishads are rich depository of philosophical ideas. The Gupta period may be said to be the landmark in the development of philosophical thoughts. There are six school of thoughts

[Culture] Tribes in India : Tribe Names, States and Description

  UPSC generally asks one question about tribes in prelims. Since hundreds of tribes are there in India, it becomes very difficult for the aspirants to remember each and every tribe. I have tried to discuss about the major tribes and tribes which are in news. Apologies if I have missed out any major tribes. Tribal people constitute 8.6% of the nation's total population, over 104 million people as per 2011 census. The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Second Amendment) Bill,