Achievers

Nearly 90 years old, but there is no stopping this Jharkhand tribal from action. Dr Soren has a plethora of achievements as an individual and is legendary for working towards tribal welfare internationally. Sudhir Kumar Mishra talks to the man on one of his annual India trips

She is on her way to the National Capital to compete against hundreds of others for the crown of Global Tribal Queen. Sudhir Kumar Mishra attends numerous felicitations and celebrations in her home state as she hurdles Round 1.

When Jhili Birua smashes audio balls for fours and sixes, it’s difficult not to be exhilarated. Niroj Ranjan Misra profiles the prodigy whose quiet persona is in contrast to her fiery game on the cricket field

This Kondh tribal has immersed himself in the world of the dance-drama and is still working towards making more people aware of the art. Niroj Ranjan Misra meets the man who can don several hats

Jharkhand's Salge Hansda wrote down her thoughts on the emotional and social consequences of rapid urbanisation. Her novel won her the national literary honour. Sudhir Kumar Mishra tells the story of this farmer’s daughter

Rehana Bashir has battled great odds and achieved a lot in a short span of time. Medicine and the civil services form the background for her sincere belief in helping people. The Indian Tribal speaks to the doctor about her education, aspirations and work experience

Twenty four-year-old tribal girl Riya Tirkey is the perfect example of how failures cannot deter someone from achieving her goal through constant hard work and dedication. The Indian Tribal profiles her journey

Yoga has won this Gond teenager many laurels and he is eagerly awaiting more. Niroj Ranjan Misra finds out the flexible 16-year-old has set his sights on the world stage

Giving up a high-profile police job, one man has made not only his own dream, but those of many tribal children too, come true. Sudhir Kumar Mishra meets friend-mentor-guide Dr Arun Oraon

Jammu and Kashmir's first interventional cardiologist from a tribal community, Dr Nasir Ali has brought great esteem to the Union Territory with his contribution to the field of medicine. Mohit Kandhari tells his story