Scheduled Tribes

Since 2003, April 11 is observed as National Safe Motherhood Day in India. On this occasion, Niroj Ranjan Misra highlights how a fleet of unique bike ambulances and delivery vans have proved to be a boon for pregnant women, mostly Kondh tribals, and their families in over 650 [...]

As he spent his Sunday amidst flora and fauna, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and interacted with the stars of the award-winning documentary, The Elephant Whisperers -- Bomman and Bellie, The Indian Tribal reports

They could be India's weapon to fight against food insecurity, malnutrition and poverty in tribal areas, according to a study by an international team of researchers. The Indian Tribal delves into its details

The Rs 70,000-crore project is a bid to augment rail infrastructure and connectivity in tribal dominated regions, The Indian Tribal reports

On World Sports Day, observed on April 6 every year, NIROJ RANJAN MISRA brings to you the exploits of an unsung Santhal tribal sports star from Odisha in a lesser-known game that has its origin in Japan

The Special Court for Scheduled Castes and Tribes on Wednesday (April 5) sentenced 13 of the 14 accused convicted for lynching the impoverished tribal youth to seven years’ rigorous imprisonment, The Indian Tribal reports

A popular belief of both tribals and non-tribals in this part of the country has it that Lord Hanuman was born in the Anjan village of Gumla district of Jharkhand. This Ram Navami, celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Rama, Sudhir Kumar Mishra brings to you the [...]

Every year, for the past over six decades, the World Theatre Day is observed on 27th March. On this occasion, as Niroj Ranjan Misra profiles a group of tribal artistes earning accolades for its stage plays, he learns that the members are farmers, contract labourers and students who [...]

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,

Tribals have intensified their demand for granting recognition to Sarna as a separate religion and put the Government on notice warning it of a boycott of the Lok Sabha polls in 2024 if their demand is not met by then. But what is the issue all about? [...]