Art & Culture

Nature and Hindu mythology have a cardinal influence on the folk heritage of Assam’s tribal communities. No wonder then that the north-eastern State is a folk connoisseur’s paradise, writes Proyashi Barua

New Delhi

'Love in 90s', the first-ever movie based on the Tagin community, one of the major tribes in the Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh, brings the rich culture of the far North-eastern State to the national stage.

The trailer [...]

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 [...]

With the traditional dyeing system, an integral part of the textile tradition of the Karbi tribals, on the verge of extinction, an effort is on to raise awareness about the need to preserve the centuries-old tradition. Proyashi Barua finds out how

The sacrifice of a hen and offerings of its eggs (desi, mind you) is the unusual bhog of Nandi Puja celebrated by Malkangiri tribals. Niroj Ranjan Misra takes a peek

A unique celebration among the Dongria Kondhs sees some villages seal their borders to prevent outsiders’ entry during the Podha festival. Niroj Ranjan Misra sheds light on the custom

From social work to painting is a tangential journey few would undertake. Niroj Ranjan Misra speaks with the man behind the strokes

Tribals pray for cattle bounty in the run-up to, and the period beyond, Diwali. Villages are cleaned and decorated during this harvest festival. Sudhir Kumar Mishra walks through rural Jharkhand to explore the unique facets of Sohrai

The popular Diyali festival is celebrated with great pomp and flair among the tribals. Niroj Ranjan Misra joins in