Tag: Odisha

International Archery Day is celebrated annually on the second Saturday in May. As the day gets marked this year, Niroj Ranjan Misra meets up a Santhal sportsman who donned the mantle of a coach to achieve much acclaim after his budding career as an archer got cut short [...]

Initially reluctant and resistant to give up the traditional way of home deliveries, Kondhs in Nawarangpur in Odisha have finally taken to the institutional delivery mechanism for pregnant women, Niroj Ranjan Misra reports

On 5th May, every year, the State celebrates its indigenous cultural icon for his pivotal contribution to the evolution of Santhali language through the creation of the Ol-Chiki script. Sandip Kumar Bal takes a look at how his legacy is being carried forward in Odisha

Her first visit to her hometown after becoming the President saw locals showering all their love and affection on their Didi and Dadi Maa. Niroj Ranjan Misra details the action-packed day of the first citizen of India

A 30-year-old Kondh tribal In Odisha has overcome all odds in the last four years to drill in the benefits of immunization among his community, which resists everything alien making inroads into their society. In the ongoing World Immunisation Week (April 24-30), Niroj Ranjan Misra brings you Tarenga [...]

Tribal youngsters can sometimes be seen running about energetically in a traditional game in several parts of Odisha. The game used to be played similarly in neighbouring Jharkhand but it has now seemingly gone extinct, finds out Niroj Ranjan Misra

Since 2003, April 11 is observed as National Safe Motherhood Day in India. On this occasion, Niroj Ranjan Misra highlights how a fleet of unique bike ambulances and delivery vans have proved to be a boon for pregnant women, mostly Kondh tribals, and their families in over 650 [...]

They could be India's weapon to fight against food insecurity, malnutrition and poverty in tribal areas, according to a study by an international team of researchers. The Indian Tribal delves into its details

On World Sports Day, observed on April 6 every year, NIROJ RANJAN MISRA brings to you the exploits of an unsung Santhal tribal sports star from Odisha in a lesser-known game that has its origin in Japan

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has issued notice to the Odisha Government to reply to allegations that tribals residing in more than 45 villages bordering four States were deprived of basic human rights and justice,