Situated in the lap of nature, Rayagada district in Odisha, a state in eastern India has many eye-catching views to offer. A perfect destination for nature lovers, the place looks like some imaginary land coming straight out of a…
Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences in Odisha becomes first tribal university in the world
The Union government has granted Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences(KISS) status of a deemed university making it the first tribal university in the world. The University located in Odisha’s capital Bhubaneswar was founded in 1993 with just over hundred students,…
How the incomes of Odisha’s women mango cultivators increased four times in less than a year
32-year-old Puse Minyaka lives in a tiny tribal village in the Koraput district of Odisha, situated on the east coast of India. A mango farmer, she has been tilling her small farm for over a decade. She is the only…
Birsa Munda : Few things you should know about this great freedom fighter of India
Also known as a tribal martyr, Birsa Munda fought hard against the transformation of the tribal agrarian system into feudal state, by the British, which had led to the alienation of the lands held by the tribal. Though he was…
What you should know about inspiring story of Tulasi Munda of Odisha : who has taught more than 20,000 children
Tulasi Munda was born on July 15, 1947, in Kainshi, Keonjhar Odisha. While children at her age usually played, and her brothers and sisters went to work Tulasi Munda planned to study and wanted to learn things especially foreign languages…
How much do you know about Lipika Singh Darai of Odisha, a winner of multiple National Awards
Lipika Singh Darai, a Ho tribal from Odisha after winning her 3rd National Film Award has proven that Adivasi women are setting milestones in every field. Darai’s directed movie ‘The waterfall’ is winner of Best Educational Film under non-feature film category in 64th National awards. The complete list…
Video and audio Multimedia experience starts at Bhubaneswar Tribal Museum
In bhubaneswar based Tribal Museum, multimedia tour has been introduced for visitors. This will provide visual, audio and textual content to enhance the experience of those coming to the museum. A Gujarat-based design studio has designed the tour for the museum that…
Adivasi Mela 2017 : Tribal Fair in bhubaneswar continues to catch fancy and draw crowds
Pics courtesy : Dev Prasad Swain Organic products like cereals, pulses, spices, utility items, handicrafts and handloom products from the tribal hinterland of the state are selling like hot cakes at the ongoing Adivasi Mela. The fortnight-long fair that has…
This National Institute of Design Alumnus Left High Paying Job To Help Tribal Kids in Odisha
An alumnus of the National Institute of Design (Ahmedabad), a computer science graduate, a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and a yoga enthusiast; Shalini dons many hats. However, what makes this talented lady’s profile truly remarkable is her passion and resolve to…
Tribal Festival Mondei in Nabarangpur happening from 26-30 december
Tribal Festival Mondei will take place in Nabrangpur from 26-30 december. “Mondei” is a widely celebrated festival of Nabarangpur District. The word is derived from the Hindi word “mondi” which means a small market, now understood to mean large congregation of people…