They are one of five "particularly vulnerable" tribes across the Nicobar and Andaman islands chain, but the only one on Great Nicobar. Very few of the Shompen have ever had contact with the ...

The secluded Shompen tribe, who "inhabit the interior of the island's lush forests" and have done so for thousands of years, are "illiterate by modern standards" but are "self-sufficient", having ...

Officials are calling the decision to register reclusive islanders for local elections a historic step. But rights groups say it is a ‘publicity stunt’ to cover up a much bigger problem. Maroosha Muza ...

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are home to some of the most isolated and vulnerable tribes in the world, with five groups classified as "particularly vulnerable." These include the Jarawas, North ...

Shompen are aware of the outside world and are articulate that they do not want the outsiders here. And that’s why they became “shy”. Development for these tribes perhaps means good medical ...