Scheduled Tribes

Challenging the deeply rooted traditions of child marriage and untouchability in Rajasthan’s Bhil tribal community, this Anganwadi worker has become a guardian of education, nutrition, and dignity for girls. Vikas Meshram reports. PART-2

Hosted at Travancore Palace, the Fest became one of the most significant showcases of indigenous visual culture in the national capital for 11 days. Beyond numbers, the event created a rare cultural bridge between tribal artists, contemporary creators and new audiences, writes Shweta Singh

In the hill-dominated, Bhil-majority villages of Banswara district, generations have lived under the burden of water scarcity, lack of employment, limited education, and rigid social traditions. Yet amid these challenges, four tribal women have emerged—not only transforming their own lives but becoming powerful sources of inspiration for their [...]

The washroom set up for the President also reportedly did not have water for which too an explanation has been sought from the State government. The Indian Tribal reports

Ahead of the Assembly polls in West Bengal, the controversy escalated in no time. PM Modi termed it shameful and unprecedented while Banerjee accused the President of "playing politics". The Indian Tribal reports

At the 9th International Santal Conference at Darjeeling, West Bengal, she said the year 2003 will always be remembered in the history of the Santali community as the Santali language was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The Indian Tribal reports

The festival has brought together over 75 eminent tribal artists and is showcasing nearly 1,000 artworks spanning 30 distinct tribal art forms from across the country. The Indian Tribal reports

Though nutritious and wholesome, tribal cuisine remains largely absent from mainstream restaurants. Marginalisation, vanishing forests and lack of awareness are key reasons, experts share with Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

Petitioners claimed bodies were dug up without consent and reburied at distant or undisclosed locations. The apex court has sought the State government’s response within four weeks. The Indian Tribal reports

Low wages and lack of toilets make menstruation a monthly health crisis for tea garden workers. But this Oraon engineer-cum-dancer’s grassroots effort is improving health outcomes for female workers long ignored by the system, Deepanwita Gita Niyogi discovers