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A Bloodied Election
Bihar's enduring legacy of political violence is intertwined with caste politics, where assertions of the dominated sections carved out a political space for the strongmen deployed to suppress them
5 min |
November 21, 2025
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How the BJP's Rise Changed Bihar's Left
The Left parties, once influential and then marginal, are now a catalyst of opposition unity in Bihar. Siwan shows how they have changed
6 min |
November 21, 2025
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Dhoom Macha Le
Zohran Mamdani's victory will have reverberations beyond New York and beyond America
5 min |
November 21, 2025
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Forging Knowledge Bridges
Prof Dr Jerzy Lis speaks of a shared future vision burgeoning into a partnership between Małopolska and India in conversation with Aditi Chakraborty
2 min |
November 21, 2025
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I Am Bihar
Main Bihar Hoon (I am Bihar) is a dramatic adaptation based on Srikant's political articles and stories. A stark commentary on Bihar's social and political realities, the play focuses mainly on the period referred to as 'Jungle Raj' in the state's history. It delves into the challenges of governance, issues of corruption and crime, providing a closely observed perspective on life in Bihar as seen through a journalist's eyes. The play recollects crucial moments in Bihar's history and voices the anguish and aspirations of its people. An excerpt:
4 min |
November 21, 2025
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Bahubalis and Social Rebels
Nowadays the people of Bihar are being warned that a victory for the Mahagathbandhan will mean a return of the dreaded Jungle Raj of the 1990s
4 min |
November 21, 2025
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Where Angels Fear to Tread
While slain Dularchand Yadav is referred to as a dacoit, Anant Singh is a Bahubali. In Bihar, caste is an undeniable fact where most Bahubalis belong to the upper castes and have a lot of wealth accumulated through their many dealings and those who come from the lower castes are called baghis (rebels) or dacoits. In this world of guns and gangs, political patronage continues...
10+ min |
November 21, 2025
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What Was the Jungle Raj
Successful attempts have been made in the past to end the Jungle Raj in Bihar by implementing processes like speedy trials and convictions of criminals. However, it is very much a part of Bihar politics even today
6 min |
November 11, 2025
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THE BADSHAH OF BOLLYWOOD
There were hits and flops, highs and lows. There was applause; awards and accolades followed. He broke box office records and changed the game. Then there were controversies. He was targeted for many things, including his Muslim identity. But nothing could dent the superstardom of Shah Rukh Khan. As he turns 60, we trace his journey to understand what makes King Khan relevant ... today and forever
8 min |
November 11, 2025
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Bihar is Not for Beginners
The political foundation in Bihar is caste which carries the burden of its own class
5 min |
November 11, 2025
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Tomorrow's Tools, Today's Wealth: Why Tech is the Bedrock of Your Child's Financial Future
Mandeep Mahendru emphasizes the importance of financial literacy in children as a foundation for responsible money management and long-term success
4 min |
November 11, 2025
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Too Hot to Handle?
Land reforms, a largely unimplemented and mostly shelved programme, is considered central to Bihar's growth. Yet, it has little currency during election campaigning
6 min |
November 11, 2025
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Newbie vs. Freebies
The most dramatic recent news from the Jan Suraaj Party is that Prashant Kishor will not be contesting these elections, against Tejashwi Yadav from Raghopur. He has said the reason is he doesn't want to focus only on his constituency, but spend time on all others. But on the ground, many feel he is running scared at the last minute after making some bombastic statements against his rival.
4 min |
November 11, 2025
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Fugitive Frames
The 13th Berlin Biennale explores themes of fugitivity, subversion and art's endurance
4 min |
November 11, 2025
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People at the Heart of India's AI Revolution
Prof TG Sitharam discusses how India's 'Enhancing Human Capital' initiative is transforming the nation's demographic strength into an AI-driven future
3 min |
November 11, 2025
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Bullet to an Amulet
Young Palestinians bristle with anger at the genocide. But that anger comes with paralysis
8 min |
November 11, 2025
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Elections Ideology
Elections stripped of ideology signal the rise of “marketisation” of politics–parties become brands, candidates turn into commodities and voters are treated as consumers to be enticed
5 min |
November 11, 2025
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'What is the Caste of Vikas?'
\"IN a meme that's doing the rounds on social media, a woman in a village in Bihar is asked by a journalist if Vikas (development) has come to Bihar.
2 min |
November 11, 2025
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Circularity of Water
Anything that goes in circles, can get into an infinite loop to go on and on and on. Or \"it is sustainable\"- if jargonized. Water Circularity is fundamental for sustainable life on earth.
3 min |
November 11, 2025
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Rooted in Legacy Rising with Vision
Siva Sivani Degree College, Hyderabad celebrating the past while shaping the future with a glorious homecoming to Somajiguda
2 min |
November 11, 2025
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Extreme People
Political parties in Bihar are trying hard to woo members of Extremely Backward Classes, a loose collection of more than a 100 small, heterogeneous castes
6 min |
November 11, 2025
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Scheming Schemes
With the Chief Minister Women's Employment Scheme, JEEVIKA and similar programmes, Nitish Kumar has turned welfare into a powerful electoral strategy, forcing his rivals to follow suit
7 min |
November 11, 2025
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The Unreluctant Politician And The Reluctant Contestor
The former poll strategist of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is carving out a third corner in the Bihar contest by building a party of the 'corporate' type to woo voters from both sides of the NDA/INDIA fight
9 min |
November 11, 2025
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"Aap Chronology Samajhiye"
Is the SIR a new avatar of the NRC by another name, being pushed through under the garb of cleansing the electoral rolls?
7 min |
November 11, 2025
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The ‘Hum’ Factor
By addressing themselves as 'hum', Biharis offer a collective motivation to act together in times of crisis and breakdown and demonstrate the ethical politics of hope as they navigate economic vulnerability, social conflict and political uncertainty
6 min |
November 11, 2025
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Not Strictly Immoral
Can Nitish Kumar once again defy anti-incumbency in Bihar's 2025 election?
5 min |
November 11, 2025
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Stopping Infections Today Saves Antibiotics Tomorrow
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing threat worldwide, making infections harder to treat. Preventing infections and using antibiotics wisely is key to stopping it, experts say.
4 min |
November 11, 2025
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Learning to Combust
A remarkable collection that explores the ways in which the mystics of the past remain relevant to the challenges of the modern world
3 min |
November 11, 2025
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The Dye Was Always Caste
For all the talk of 'development first' politics, Bihar remains a state where caste is the primary currency
8 min |
November 11, 2025
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Let Chhath Be
Will the BJP's attempt to mobilise Bihar's Chhath puja into its muscular and menacing Hindutva bring electoral dividends?
6 min |