Tag: The Indian Tribal India

This 21-year-old tribal athlete, daughter of a marginal farmer, is racing away to medals making a mark in track and field events, reports Sudhir Kumar Mishra

Peetha is a legendary sweet in the eastern State and its recipe passed on from generation to generation. But in Jangalmahal, it is completely different, says S Shrobana

Mischief and spice go hand in hand to create a wonderful meal in West Bengal's Jangalmahal, finds S Shrobana

Nagaland’s Hemavi Ayemi, a Sumi tribal who mastered Muay Thai, wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), boxing and kickboxing, is a three-time national champion. He now runs an academy and has a mission, informs Proyashi Barua

Chingkheinganbi Huirem’s passion for Judo saw her shift to coaching after a knee injury. Proyashi Barua finds out this Manipuri judoka had the distinction of winning six gold medals in the North East Games

Andrew Suting has represented Meghalaya in basketball at the All India Youth and Junior Nationals and is the first basketball coach from the State certified by FIBA, Proyashi Barua profiles him

Nothing brings to life the essence of Jharkhand as its music and dance. Folk songs and music also define the history of the land and its people, Sudhir Kumar Mishra taps on this aspect

Light, masks, sound and action! A step into the community centre of tribal villages reveals myriad music, instruments and dances at play. These are woven into the social fabric of the tribes, emoting for them. Sudhir Kumar Mishra gets into the groove in Jharkhand

The tribal belt in Gujarat flanking Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra offers varieties of platters to connoisseurs of food. MAYURI DAVE gives a low down

In a small village, up in the mountains of Ladakh, Rigzen Smanla is keeping alive the practice of herbal medicine. SUDIPTO PATI meets him and finds out more