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Bihar
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.