A mix of bamboo seeds, muddy soil, compost and pesticide of the size of cricket balls could well play a big role in lessening or preventing human-elephant conflicts in Odisha, three years from now. Niroj Ranjan Misra finds out all about the unique initiative by a bunch of [...]

The Naveen Patnaik government on Wednesday (June 21) passed a Cabinet resolution to include Saora language in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India. Anushree Rai details what it entails for the 7-lakh-strong community

A group of present and former employees of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited morphs into a band of tribals to portray on stage the simple indigenous lifestyle fraught with taboos and traditions. Niroj Ranjan Misra gets to know them

The event was named Mahul Phul to celebrate its deep-rooted association with tribal life, culture and tradition, report Bananee Rout & Srijita Chakrabarti

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

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 [...]

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,

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

Odisha has targeted 2030 to make the State free of child marriages. And a 29-year-old woman has taken up cudgels against the social evil, with a high incidence rate in the tribal territories of Nabarangpur district. Niroj Ranjan Misra finds out about her fight

Seeking a national footprint, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sought to turn the tables on the Centre and reach out to the tribal community with a motion in the Assembly to recognize Sari and Sarna as separate religions. But has the move clicked with the tribals? [...]