She and her team of 10 members work tirelessly inside the Kothari range of the Sanctuary to minimize crop damage and ensure the safety of both elephants and tribal communities. Deepanwita Gita Nyogi tells us how they do it

A former teacher with a grassroots image, Tudu was inducted in the Suvendu Adhikari Cabinet and took oath in Santhali. Having won all the 16 ST seats of the State, the BJP is positioning his elevation as a message of stronger tribal representation in Bengal politics. The Indian [...]

With the ambitious Rs 44,605-crore river-linking project becoming the latest flashpoint between the Government and tribals, Vishal Tiwari deep dives into the critical issue to analyse if both the State and the people could do well to fall back on proven traditional water management systems

The children worked for over 10 hours daily, from around 6 am to 9 am and again from noon until evening. In lieu, their families were paid a paltry Rs 1000-2000 per month. The Indian Tribal reports

It was a complete sweep of the tribal belts by the BJP in the two States in the recent Assembly elections. Interestingly, it stands in stark contrast to neighbouring Jharkhand, where tribals have been voting en masse against the BJP over the past two polls. The Indian Tribal [...]

The Sarna code issue carries significant political weight. The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has consistently championed the demand, framing it as a matter of identity, dignity and constitutional recognition of the tribals. The Indian Tribal reports

The illiterate man’s shocking act has exposed gaps in financial awareness and institutional response even as it has triggered administrative intervention and questions over banking outreach in rural areas. The Indian Tribal reports

The Hindi version of the song, released on March 15 on YouTube, had drawn huge public outrage for its sexually explicit lyrics forcing the makers to remove it from the platform. The National Commission for Women (NCW) had summoned Dutt and co-star Nora Fatehi over the controversy. The [...]

Leaders and influencers stressed the urgent need to protect tribal traditions in the digital era. A dedicated digital platform to connect tribal talent, culture, and entrepreneurship nationwide was announced. Sudhir Kumar Mishra reports

Despite migration, water scarcity and poor infrastructure, the community is moving towards self-sufficiency. Seed banks and traditional practices are reshaping livelihoods at the grassroots. Deepanwita Gita Niyogi takes a look