Abhay Mohan Jha

Herey chhe! 

In the weeks after Mamata Banerjee's resounding victory over the Left Front, a roving writer finds a state reeling from the effects of three decades of left rule.

Jul 01, 2011

Naya Bihar: Nitish’s next yatra

Bihar's chief minister was able to convince voters that he was changing the state for the better — and they rewarded him overwhelmingly.

Jan 29, 2011

Harvest to harvest in West Champaran

As times change in rural Bihar, so does the social texture of the village.

Oct 01, 2010

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