Abhay Mohan Jha
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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