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#AdivasiAwaaz is a project by Adivasi Lives Matter (ALM) and Prayog, CG to help the Adivasi (Indigenous) youth of India assert their identities through digital stories to preserve, promote and amplify Adivasi identity.
Tripura’s Famous Flutist Kripa Jamatia Says We Must Look Beyond Fame
Kripa Sindhu has followed the footstep of Ram Pada Jamatia who earlier was the most famous flute player of Tripura.

Kamal Jamatia
Jun 13, 20223 min read


Fusion Fashion Gives A New Twist To Tripuri Traditional Attire
Is traditional the new trendy? Designer Madhuri Debbarma who regularly dresses up Tripuri celebrities seems to think so

Suparna Jamatia
May 27, 20222 min read


Jadu Ni Rwchapmung, The Traditional Songs Of Tripura, Are Kept Alive By A 92-Years-Old Veteran
Have you ever felt the pain of a heart-break or grieved the loss of a loved one? Jadu Kolija expresses the many emotions of life
Khumtia Debbarma
May 18, 20223 min read


How And Why A Handful Of Rice From Each Household Is Essential To Celebrate Tripura’s Garia Puja
Garia festival unites people as each ritual requires them to volunteer, cooperate, and contribute

Kamal Jamatia
Apr 27, 20222 min read


Trapped In The Village: A Puja Where Villagers Cannot Leave And Outsiders Cannot Enter
The worship gets ruined if anyone leaves the village. Those who enter the village by accident have to pay a fine

Rusan Debbarma
Apr 21, 20222 min read


Both Veg And Meat Hold Much Importance In The New Year Celebration Of Chakma Community
Meat consumption is part of the New Year festival of many communities

Sarika Debbarma
Apr 18, 20222 min read


Need More Vitamin C? Try This Amla Recipe from Tripura
Did you know that a 100 gram serving of fresh amla berries contains as much vitamin C as 20 oranges?

Kulungti Jamatia
Apr 1, 20222 min read


केर: त्रिपुरी लोगों का सबसे सख़्त त्योहार
खारची के बाद सभी देवताओं को फिर से पवित्र किया जाता है, फिर त्रिपुरी लोगों द्वारा केर किया जाता है। मुख्य पुजारी ओचाई केर पूजा करते हैं।

Khapang Debbarma
Mar 24, 20223 min read


Indigenous Women: Tripuri Journalists Fight Stereotypes To Cover Stories In Their Own Language
As more indigenous women join the media, there is a need for measures to ensure their acceptance and safety

Kamal Jamatia
Mar 9, 20223 min read


Ethnic Diversity and Multicultural Festivals in Tripura: Transcending Socio-Religious Boundaries
Religion doesn't matter when it comes to celebrating festivals together

Sarika Debbarma
Mar 7, 20222 min read


आइए जानते हैं पारंपरिक त्रिपुरी खेलों के बारे में
त्रिपुरा में मुफुक सागौनां:, वा बाई फान सोलइमा:, अचुगोई फान सोलइमा: जैसे अनेक पारंपरिक खेल खेले जाते हैं।

Khapang Debbarma
Mar 7, 20223 min read


Fossil Fuel Is Bad For the Environment: Nonetheless, Do People In Rural Areas Have Any Alternative?
Adivasi Awaaz Creator Sulakshana Jamatia writes about the financial and cultural factors behind the use of firewood

Sulakshana Jamatia
Feb 28, 20223 min read


Amar Manikya, The King Whose Life Inspired Rabindranath Tagore To Write "Mukut"
Born in Amardeva, Amar Manikya was the ruler of Tripura for nine years. His ruling period was chequered and eventful, spent in perpetual...

Khapang Debbarma
Feb 26, 20223 min read


KOKBOROK SHORT STORIES: A BRIEF HISTORY
Short stories are effective means to portray reflections of any community or society. “Hathai” was the first published Kokborok short story

Khapang Debbarma
Feb 20, 20223 min read


Inventing New Indigenous Words Is Key To Meeting The Challenges Of Globalization
Alindralal Tripura created many new words and rejuvenated the Kokborok language. We can learn a lot from his life

Khapang Debbarma
Jan 25, 20223 min read


Will Places And Rivers Of Tripura Ever Be Restored Back To Their Kokborok Names?
This Kokborok Day, as Tripuris celebrate their language, we must also remember how we lost many of our words

Khapang Debbarma
Jan 19, 20223 min read


Farmers Of Tripura Village Face Water Scarcity As Stream Used For Irrigation Starts To Dry Up
Khumtia Debbarma speaks to an elderly farmer, Satya Debbarma, about how the lack of rains has affected his life
Khumtia Debbarma
Jan 6, 20222 min read


Borok Rok Ni Langma Ni Raida O Wathor Bai Khwlaijago Cultural Decoration
Waa no swrwiwi belai naithok naithok khe panda-sobha chwnam rijago

Mayabi Rani Jamatia
Jan 4, 20222 min read


Can There Be Human Rights Without Communal Harmony? A Case-Study Of The Tripura Violence of 2021
In 2021, Tripura faced an inquiry on human rights based on incidents of alleged communal unrest

Bikesh Debbarma
Dec 29, 20213 min read


Chini Dophani Borok Rok Kheto Khwlai Nogo Mai Tisamani Kothoma
Nov-Dec o khe chini Tiprasa rok mai ralaiwo. Belai tongthothok khe no yagu khillaiwui chwng rondok swpwnglaiwo

Sulakshana Jamatia
Dec 22, 20213 min read


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