Disillusioned by the "false promises" of the Union and state governments to grant them Schedu­led Tribe (ST) status, the Kurmi community has decided to field its own candidates in West Bengal ...

A Bengal government survey showed a substantial number of migrant workers were also from districts with high Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste (SC) populations. Over 10,000 migrant workers ...

Women of the Rajbanshi tribe in West Bengal, India, have been weaving jute into mats, bags, and other products for generations. Many depend on the craft to make their livelihoods. But mass ...

Koch-Rajbongshis demand ST status ahead of Amit Shah's visit, sparking controversy with existing ST communities in Assam.