Celebrations in Odisha’s tribal-dominated Uparbeda, the village where Droupadi Murmu was born on June 20, 1958 and also in Pahadpur, her sasural (in-laws’ place), reached a crescendo as soon as her victory was confirmed. The Indian Tribal depicts the scenario at the two places

The world’s largest democracy on Thursday (July 21) created history as it got its 15th President. With more than 15 MPs and 100 MLAs said to have cross voted for her, the 64-year-old Santhal tribal woman rode on the overwhelming support to trounce her rival, former Union Minister [...]

In the first revision of scholarship amount in a decade, the Jammu and Kashmir Tribal Affairs Department has notified an enhancement of upto 125 percent in scholarship for tribal students pursuing higher studies in Government and recognised private institutions including universities, colleges and schools. The Indian Tribal reports

A pattern for social standing, a colour for achievement — Nagaland’s attire makes a statement in more ways than one. Proyashi Barua explains the hidden meanings in the tribals’ wardrobe

With the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) becoming the latest from the Opposition to break ranks with their allies and come out in support of NDA’s presidential nominee Draupadi Murmu, she is on course for an emphatic victory. Since her nomination, her [...]

The Opposition plans to corner the Government in Parliament’s Monsoon Session, starting July 18, over its proposal to amend the 2022 Forest (Conservation) Rules, The Indian Tribal reports

Giving in to the pressure from a majority of MPs of his party, former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday announced Shiv Sena’s support to “tribal woman” Draupadi Murmu, the NDA’s presidential candidate whose support base among the Opposition camp is gradually increasing as the July 18 Presidential [...]

The Aarey forest is back in the news, as the political turmoil in Maharashtra triggers a topsy-turvy in the decision to shift the Metro car shed project. This, in turn, puts the spotlight back not only environmental aspects but also on the indigenous tribes living there. Mrittika Jain [...]

पारम्परिक विधि से इलाज करने वाले चिकित्सक, जिन्हें ओडिशा में जानकार भी कहा जाता है, आदिवासी वैद्य परम्परा को संरक्षित, विस्तारित करने के लिए सामूहिक प्रयास कर रहे हैं। नीरोज रंजन मिश्रा ने इसकी उपयोगिता बनाए रखने के लिए उनकी योजना के बारे में विस्तार से बात की।

Hundreds of Adivasi stage performers roped in by NGOs promoting art and culture drop out of theatre after some time. Niroj Ranjan Misra tries to find out the reasons