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? [...]

A unique celebration among the Dongria Kondhs sees some villages seal their borders to prevent outsiders’ entry during the Podha festival. Niroj Ranjan Misra sheds light on the custom

Rail and road traffic was affected in several parts in eastern India as the Adivasi Sengel Abhiyan, headed by former BJP MP Salkhan Murmu, effected a blockade in five States to demand, among others, claim to Parasnath Hills in Giridih district of Jharkhand and implementation of the Sarna [...]

Instead of waiting endlessly for Government agencies to deliver, tribals in Odisha, aided by a couple of NGOs, have taken upon themselves to build bridges to drastically ease their tedious daily commutes. Niroj Ranjan Mishra lists out some examples

In West Bengal’s Jangalmahal or neighbouring Odisha’s Mayurbhanj, indigenous non-vegetarian delicacies — the Laato Jel and the Laad — form an integral part of community feasts and get-togethers of tribals, particularly, Santhals, find out S Shrobana and Niroj Ranjan Misra

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the 20,000-capacity Birsa Munda International Stadium in Rourkela to host the 2023 Hockey World Cup. He also announced an award of Rs 1 crore for each player if Team India wins the tournament, The Indian Tribal reports

Tribals are using timeworn egg and fish tonic to heal, nourish and protect their crops. Niroj Ranjan Misra looks up the secret behind Odisha’s environment-friendly farming

The elderly in several tribes of Odisha, apparently, possess the art of predicting looming natural disasters and planning safeguards accordingly. With a study underway, Niroj Ranjan Misra learns more about the indigenous practices