On March 30 this year, Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared in the Lok Sabha that India has effectively become free from Naxals. Tribal police officer Amrita Painkra shares with Deepanwita Gita Niyogi her experiences of being part of anti-Naxal ops

Dozens of police personnel and local tribal villagers sustained serious injuries during a violent confrontation over road construction at the Sijimali bauxite reserve. The Indian Tribal reports

Protesters have responded by torching vehicles and storming security outposts as ethnic tensions threaten to reach a fresh breaking point in the strife-torn northeastern State. The Indian Tribal reports

As India eyes a rise in tiger numbers by 2026, the role of local tribal communities like the Chenchus is becoming central to the success of conservation efforts, avers Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

The two young athletes are inspiring examples of turning adversity into achievement with stirring gold medal victories in Raipur. Their journeys reflect resilience shaped by grief, illness and relentless pursuit of excellence. The Indian Tribal reports

The new brand seeks to redefine the narrative around India’s tribal crafts. Backed by leading designers, the initiative also focuses on fair profit-sharing, cultural preservation, inclusive growth and sustainable livelihoods for tribal communities. The Indian Tribal reports

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 [...]

Introduced to boost tribal farmers’ incomes, coffee cultivation in Bastar has produced mixed results with borewells failing and plants withering. Deepanwita Gita Niyogi reports