Rail and road traffic was affected in several parts in eastern India as the Adivasi Sengel Abhiyan, headed by former BJP MP Salkhan Murmu, effected a blockade in five States to demand, among others, claim to Parasnath Hills in Giridih district of Jharkhand and implementation of the Sarna [...]

This young 5-member tribal band from the land of the Shillong Choir is churning out music drawn from age-old Khasi folklore and the timeless beats and sounds of the pristine Khasi and Jaintia Hills. Proyashi Barua is all ears to their soulful renditions

A tribal rock band is the flavour of indigenous music in Arunachal Pradesh. Proyashi Barua catches up with the man behind the group of musicians devoted to promoting indigenous dialects and folk tunes of the State

The main Khasi, Jaintia and Garo tribes of the state each have their unique costumes that are easily identifiable. Proyashi Barua explores the various facets of their attire

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s noble gesture of transcending borders to install statues of tribal leaders hailing from other Northeastern States in Guwahati is winning him appreciation. The Indian Tribal reports

As the world marked the Indigenous Peoples Day, Proyashi Barua caught up with Dharamsing Teron, Founder-Director of the Centre for Karbi Studies (CKS), Diphu, Assam to find out some of his initiatives towards preserving the ‘vulnerable’ Karbi language

आदिवासियों की प्राचीन प्राकतिक चिकित्सा पद्धति से इलाज करने वाले डॉक्टर भले ही अब कम होते जा रहे हैं, लेकिन जड़ी-बूटियों के औषधीय गुणों एवं अनेक बीमारियों में कारगर इलाज को लेकर उनके गहरे ज्ञान से कोई इंकार नहीं कर सकता। ऐसे ही कुछ डॉक्टर किस प्रकार पारम्परिक [...]

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

Various forms of wrestling are in practice across the world, each with its own set of rules. Mizoram has one form too. Proyashi Barua watches the arena

The sundry tribes of the bountiful North East have unique and interesting recipes, made mainly with locally-found ingredients. Proyashi Barua lists a few favourites