The Primal Land by Dr. Pratibha Rai, translated into English by Bikram K Das offers some wonderful insights into the culture and traditions of the remos by linking the practices with the myths and folktales of the tribe. These insights allow the readers to get acquainted with the tribe who are often misjudged and incorrectly labelled as 'savage, barbaric or "naked,"' which is what the term "bonda" actually means. The novel is an outstanding monument to the tribe which is gradually decreasing.
