Art & Culture

The report by Utkal University’s Centre of Excellence in Studies on Tribal and Marginalized Communities urges systematic documentation of indigenous marriage customs before rapid socio-economic change erodes their centuries-old traditions. The Indian Tribal reports. Part-2

The study documents how parents, uncles, village elders and even mediators collectively contribute to bride price, reflecting a worldview where marriage binds entire communities rather than just two individuals. The Indian Tribal reports. PART-1

She proved that India's richest traditions live in memory, performance and community. Her passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the country's intangible cultural heritage, writes Shweta Singh. PART-2

In remembering Teejan Bai, it is easy to reach for the obvious words: legend, icon, pioneer. All are true. But none quite capture the full force of what she did to Pandavani, and what Pandavani did through her, writes Shweta Singh. PART-1

Hidden in the hills of this northeastern State lies a remarkable handloom art that quietly narrates the story of a tribe where ancient indigenous beliefs meet Buddhist spirituality, writes Kripasindhu Dey

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

In a land once defined by fear and silence, songs, rituals and flavours are now speaking loudly. Bastar Pandum has emerged as both a cultural revival and a marker of lasting peace. Shweta Singh reports

As the prized Kapdaganda shawl celebrates its second anniversary of Geographical Indication (GI) status, Dongria Kondh artisans face rising market pressure and calls for uniformity. Recognition has brought visibility, but also new threats to tradition, finds out Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

The museum, resembling a cultural village and featuring tribal and folk art and culture, is located in a city famed globally for its temples. Deepanwita Gita Niyogi comes up with details of the museum’s ongoing revamp

On Kartik Purnima, which falls on November 5 this year, the Santhal heartland will converge at Luguburu Hill for ritual, renewal and rising devotion. What began as a local centre of Santhal faith has today become a State-recognised festival and a magnet for tens of thousands of devotees. [...]