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Tata Samvaad, a tribal conclave in Jamshedpur by the Tata Steel Foundation, showcased diverse indigenous cuisines from 35 tribes. Around 140 home chefs shared unique dishes like ragi samosa, demta chutney, dudh puli, etc, highlighting the cultural significance of their ingredients.

India's tribal communities have been witnessing their cultures fade. In this context, Tata Steel Foundation’s fellowship programme is empowering tribal youth to use the tools of modernity to protect their indigenous heritage.

Tata Samvaad in Jamshedpur provided artisan Sumanti Devi a platform for showcasing Oraon art. Through workshops, networking, and sales opportunities, she highlighted her community’s heritage while learning new skills and connecting with experts.

At the Tata Samvaad conclave in Jamshedpur, artisans from indigenous tribes across India shone a spotlight on fading tribal arts, reviving them with contemporary flair to build livelihoods.

Tata Samvaad, enabled by the Tata Steel Foundation in Jharkhand, brings together 200 tribal communities annually to celebrate their rich culture and identity through art, food, workshops, and conversations.

Aeroponics is a new kind of soil-less farming that promises better yield for a fraction of the cost of conventional farming. Agriculture expert Anil Thadani explains its advantages with potato farming

Dr. Vishal Rao, an oncologist and head and neck surgeon at the Bangalore-based HealthCare Global (HCG) Cancer Center, writes about the debate on food safety in India and how it is related to cancer.

Known for his people-centric initiatives, Ganjam Collector Vijay Amruta Kulange braved big odds to crack UPSC, become an IAS officer and fulfil his dream of serving the common man.

Aditya Banger, a resident of Bhilwara, Rajasthan, launched Trash to Treasure which recycles plastic bottles, wrappers and covers into fabric for clothes.

Here’s a list of places in Ladakh where you can gaze up at starry night skies, experience culture and cuisine, and even empower rural communities.