A small pocket of Kondh tribals in Odisha still believe in the spell of the dream tiger that can destroy families for enmity. Niroj Ranjan Misra hears the sinister story from the villagers

The Hattis of Himachal Pradesh besides some other communities in four other States will be accorded Scheduled Tribe status. With Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh later this year, the acceptance of the over 50-year-old demand of the Hattis assumes significance. The Indian Tribal reports

Jharkhand's Salge Hansda wrote down her thoughts on the emotional and social consequences of rapid urbanisation. Her novel won her the national literary honour. Sudhir Kumar Mishra tells the story of this farmer’s daughter

Jammu and Kashmir Tribal Affairs Department Secretary Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary inaugurated the 100-bedded hostel in Jammu. The Indian Tribal reports

A 51-year-old tribal will be the lone Rajya Sabha MP from Jammu and Kashmir. Nomination is seen as move to give representation to the community in legislative bodies.
The Indian Tribal reports

This Koya youth may have run off the track fields, but he is hitting the bull’s eye with his archery. Niroj Ranjan Misra looks on

Students in remote tribal areas in Jammu and Kashmir will soon be able to avail of modern educational facilities. The Indian Tribal reports

The official attendant of Kamala Pujari deposed before the Jeypore sub-collector even as the social worker in the eye of the storm for forcing the tribal septuagenarian to dance with her presented her case in writing without making a personal appearance. The Indian Tribal reports

Just 60 km from State capital Ranchi, three women have been killed by villagers who branded them as dayan (witches) after two teenagers suffered snake bites on two consecutive days. The Indian Tribal reports

Tribals deify the Karma tree during this puja as a symbol of the holy trinity. The rituals show how the festival also gives thanks to nature and looks to mutually strengthen and protect. Sudhir Kumar Mishra sits through the preparations for Karma Puja