Many varieties of kheer are made in different regions and Odisha is no different. The tribals here make kheer from the healthy millet and it’s a recipe worth a try, sees Niroj Ranjan Misra

Dancing, singing and a quick wit are all needed during an evening’s entertainment in many tribal communities in Odisha. Niroj Ranjan Misra joins in the fun

For the first time in 91 years, Badampahar and Rairangpur, from where President Droupadi Murmu hails, have come up on the Railways map and express trains have started, The Indian Tribal reports

Faced with protests from several quarters, including the Opposition, the Naveen Patnaik dispensation has put the Cabinet decision in this regard on hold, The Indian Tribal reports

The Naveen Patnaik government feels the move will give a big boost to industrialisation as non-availability of land was a major hindrance in implementing developmental projects. The decision was taken following recommendations of the Scheduled Tribes Advisory Council, The Indian Tribal reports

The 44th Governing Body Meeting of the ATLC, comprising eminent members of multiple indigenous communities, convened on 17th July to approve the proposal of ‘Reimagining ATLC’’. Shivangi Behera and Anushree Rai explain its importance and relevance

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