From social work to painting is a tangential journey few would undertake. Niroj Ranjan Misra speaks with the man behind the strokes

Santhali boy Lallu loved cricket from childhood and never let his humble background or his handicap lessen his passion. Niroj Ranjan Misra trails the life's journey of the fiery all-rounder

Tribals pray for cattle bounty in the run-up to, and the period beyond, Diwali. Villages are cleaned and decorated during this harvest festival. Sudhir Kumar Mishra walks through rural Jharkhand to explore the unique facets of Sohrai

The popular Diyali festival is celebrated with great pomp and flair among the tribals. Niroj Ranjan Misra joins in

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

A unique art in Odisha has woven its way through tribals and non-tribals as one has taught the other. Niroj Ranjan Misra explores the selfless flow of the craft

What began as a human sacrifice to appease mother earth has now mutated to podha (buffalo) sacrifice. Niroj Ranjan Misra learns the story of Jhagadi

What started with about two dozen women is now close to a flourishing cottage industry for Kondh tribal women. Niroj Ranjan Misra admires the variety of designs carved out by this Odisha cooperative group

A concerted effort, aided with a Rs 40-lakh Unicef funding, is underway to make up for the pandemic-led gap in the schooling of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group children in Odisha, reports Niroj Ranjan Misra

A small pocket of Kondh tribals in Odisha still believe in the spell of the dream tiger that can destroy families for enmity. Niroj Ranjan Misra hears the sinister story from the villagers