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    The editorial discusses the death of Boa Sr, the last speaker of the tribal Bo language of the Andaman Islands. It notes that her death represents the irreplaceable loss of a part of the world's cultural and linguistic heritage. It also discusses the dwindling populations and threatened ways of life of the remaining three Andaman tribes - the Jarawas, Onges, and Sentinelese. The editorial argues that preserving the diverse indigenous languages of the Andaman tribes is important, and that the tribes must be empowered to protect their traditions and access local resources sustainably. Protecting the future of the past is especially important in the Andaman Islands.

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    The editorial discusses the death of Boa Sr, the last speaker of the tribal Bo language of the Andaman Islands. It notes that her death represents the irreplaceable loss of a part of the world's cultural and linguistic heritage. It also discusses the dwindling populations and threatened ways of life of the remaining three Andaman tribes - the Jarawas, Onges, and Sentinelese. The editorial argues that preserving the diverse indigenous languages of the Andaman tribes is important, and that the tribes must be empowered to protect their traditions and access local resources sustainably. Protecting the future of the past is especially important in the Andaman Islands.

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    Readings on Indian Literatures

    III. 1
    Editorial

    The Future of the Past


    The Hindu daily

    Intro
    ‘The Future of the Past’ is an editorial from ‘The Hindu’ daily of February 9, 2010. It
    was published on the occasion of the death of Boa Sr, the last speaker of the tribal language,
    Bo. It tells us what happens when a language dies. It also reminds us about the need to
    protect the future of the past.

    Essay

    Q. Comment on the significance of protecting the ‘Future of the Past.’

    ‘The Future of the Past’ is an editorial from ‘The Hindu’ daily of February 9, 2010. It
    was published on the occasion of the death of Boa Sr, the last speaker of the tribal language,
    Bo. It tells us what happens when a language dies. It also reminds us about the need to
    protect the future of the past.
    The death of a language means the passing of many things - a way of life, a cultural
    identity, and a repository of indigenous knowledge. Bo is one of the ten languages of the
    Andaman tribes. Boa Sr was its last speaker. Her death marks the irreplaceable loss of a part
    of the world’s heritage. It represents the passage of the remnants of a living culture into
    memory.
    Three tribes survive in the Andamans. The Jarawas, 250 in number, are one of the
    largest tribes. They resisted contact with outsiders until two decades ago. Their way of life is
    threatened by the Great Andaman Trunk Road that cuts through their forest homeland. The
    Onges, around 100, live in a remote pocket in the Little Andaman. The last tribe, the
    Sentinelese, have fiercely resisted outside contact, and their numbers and language remain
    unknown.
    The indigenous people speak dialects of the Great Andamanese language. These
    dialects are regarded as one of the five language families in India. It is very important that

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    we preserve this linguistic diversity. For that, the indigenous communities are to be
    empowered to protect their ancient traditions and tap into local resources in a sustainable
    way. In the Andamans, more than elsewhere, we need to protect the future of the past.

    Prepared by:
    Prof. MURUKAN BABU C.R.
    (formerly) Associate Professor of English
    Panampilly Memorial Govt. College
    Chalakudy

    email: mbabucr@gmail.com

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