Manisha Dhinde is a busy woman. Being a part of the Warli tribe in Mumbai’s Aarey forest, the Mumbaikar currently has her hands full. When she is not studying, she is busy protesting near her home in Aarey Forest against the Metro Car Shed construction. The protest, most importantly, has the local tribals themselves who are raising their voices to protect their forest.

Since 1995, every year, people around the world observe International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples on August 9. The primary aim set by the United Nations is to protect and promote the rights of the indigenous people, more commonly known as tribals, around the world or adivasis in India. Mumbai is home to many such tribes and Warli is one of them, known for their Warli paintings. Yes, Maharashtra is home to a unique art form because of the Warli tribe, which is known for its Warli paintings. They appear in different parts of the city including the railway stations, which sees crores travel through it daily.