Achievers

At a time when youngsters are hooked to western dance forms, this 40-year-old is a beacon of hope for Indian classical dance forms. Every Sunday, some 100 tribal girls throng her class to learn Kathak from, perhaps, its first tribal exponent, Sudhir Kumar Mishra finds out, as he [...]

Four tribal girls, all all-rounders, from the State have made it to the first-ever Indian women’s cricket team for the blind and the team will be the first to compete in a T20 Bilateral Series for Blind. Niroj Ranjan Misra traces their journey as the quartet is set [...]

As we mark the World Art Day (April 15), PROYASHI BARUA gets an insight into the award-winning artist and only female running an art gallery in Mizoram

From a child artiste to housewife, award-winning actress, neta and farmer, Suryamani Hansdah has had an eventful life so far. This Santhal achiever from Odisha now eagerly awaits new roles in her life’s journey. Niroj Ranjan Misra profiles her

Recognising her contribution to the society with her unwavering zeal, the Modi Government recently named her for the fourth highest civilian award, The Indian Tribal reports

He studied only till Class 10 and regrets not being able to attend college or university. Yet, his outstanding work in preserving and promoting his Toto language has earned him the country’s fourth highest civilian award, that too, in the Literature and Education category. Shrobana digs into his [...]

This Awardee has devoted his entire life to the rehabilitation of youths gone astray through his theatre art called Zadipatti, his magic and his award-winning developmental initiatives as a sarpanch. The Indian Tribal profiles him

The octogenarian from Madhya Pradesh has been awarded the fourth highest civilian award for promoting the tribal Baiga art at the global level. Interestingly, she picked up the brush at the ripe age of 70 years. She yearns for a house of her own though. The Indian Tribal [...]

If you like your desserts, then Maa Gayatri SHG’s chocolates are a must-try. Niroj Ranjan Misra takes a nibble as he hears the story of 10 tribal women who are successful entrepreneurs now

From social work to painting is a tangential journey few would undertake. Niroj Ranjan Misra speaks with the man behind the strokes