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Bihar
India’s Ruling Party Narrowly Wins in Bihar
By Krzysztof Iwanek
What do the Bihar elections tell us about the direction of Indian national politics?
India’s Toughest COVID-19 Test Still Lies Ahead
By Soma Basu
Winter smog, religious festivals and election campaigns pose a crucial test of India’s pandemic management.
Upcoming Regional Polls in India a Litmus Test for the BJP and the Opposition Alike
By Aditi Dayal
COVID-19, religion, and a contentious new law affecting farmers will shape the outcomes; however local issues remain predominant.
Absentee Ballots? Re-enfranchising India’s Migrant Workers
By Bansari Kamdar
As India’s internal migrant workers return to cities desperate for work, without a change in policy they could be left out of important upcoming elections.
A Carnival on the City’s Margins: The Sonepur Mela of Bihar
By Subir Rana
The annual festival combines livestock sales with massive bazaars, nighttime theater with carnival rides, and, over it all, political ads.
How Will COVID-19 Impact the BJP’s Electoral Chances?
By Aditi Dayal
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the political dynamics in India -- how much will it matter?
Floods, Droughts, and India's Uncertain Climate Future
By Priyanka Borpujari
Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and hundreds of smaller cities may be condemned to catastrophic annual climate events.
With Dramatics in Bihar, the BJP’s March to Dominance in Indian Politics Continues
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A Machiavellian move in Bihari politics has jolted India into reckoning with the BJP's true political power.
The Implications of the Bihar Elections
By Anish Mishra
The recent defeat of the BJP has implications that go well beyond the Indian state.
Narendra Modi's BJP Trounced in Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections
By Ankit Panda
In a political earthquake, the National Democratic Alliance loses out in Bihar's legislative elections.
Manjhi: The Broken Mountains and the Mountains to Break
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Manjhi – The Mountain Man tells a grim but inspiring story of both Indian neglect and resolve.
An Election in Bihar this October Could Change Everything for the BJP
By Sanjay Kumar
State elections in the Indian state of Bihar could have important implications for the political fortunes of the BJP.
Could 6 Socialist Parties Derail Modi’s Political Hopes?
By Sanjay Kumar
Six socialist parties have teamed up in Bihar to contest Narendra Modi’s BJP in upcoming elections.
2015: A Trying Year for Indian Politics
By Sanjay Kumar
The Bharatiya Janata Party's dominance in 2014 will be challenged in 2015.
Narendra Modi's Rise Results in Political Realignments in Bihar
By Sanjay Kumar
With the BJP's huge electoral victory, some of India's regional parties are facing an existential crisis.
Politics in Bihar: Between Old and New
By Sanjay Kumar
Bihar's struggle: while people yearn for change the ruling class and political parties want to thrive on the status quo.
The Tragic Exploitation of India's Launda Dancers
By Ahmed Wakas Khan
Abuse is the fate of many of the young boys forced by poverty to perform as launda dancers.
The Bricks of Wrath: India’s Migrant Workers
By Arjun Claire
Migrant workers in Indian cities face a bleak future, but one organization is trying to bring hope.
Bihar's Chhath Festival Enjoys National Prominence in India
The celebration of Bihar’s Chhath festival signals the rise of Bihari customs in Indian society.
Can India’s Agriculture Sector be Saved?
Venture capitalist Mark Kahn shares some thoughts on how to fix India’s struggling agricultural sector.
Death of School Children in Bihar: A Prick to the Conscience of the Nation
The recent tragedy in Bihar points to a pervasive sense of apathy towards India’s poor.
Bodh Gaya: Terror Attack in an Abode of Peace
Officials are stumped as to who attacked the Mahabodhi Temple and why.
Can Bihar Change?
A recent visit to Bihar leaves the author wondering about the Indian state’s lopsided progress.
Revolution in a Bihar Village
An innovative project in a small Indian village is empowering young women and changing the lives of villagers.
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