Article: The Bihari disease. (politics and crime in the Indian state of Bihar)

Article: Bihar to market brand Bhojpuri to woo diaspora in ...
The Hindustan Times;  July 25, 2007 ;     700+ words ...Patna, July 25 -- Bihar is ready to market its Bhojpuri brand to woo Mauritians of Indian origin, most of them from Bihar itself. Nothing but Bhojpuri will be the main campaign of the Bihar delegation headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ...

Article: Bihar state descends into anarchy
The Independent - London;  November 29, 1994 ;     700+ words ...For some Indians, a journey into Bihar state in nothern India is like travelling ... lawlessness and chaos. But others see Bihar as a nightmare just beginning to unfold ... country. "There's a reign of terror in Bihar," said Saibal Gupta, a sociologist in ...

Article: Why Bihar (still) matters
The Hindustan Times;  November 10, 2005 ;     700+ words ... ... is a barometer of popular demand, then Bihar has simply fallen off the map. No more ... be faulted. There are no TRP boxes in Bihar. Moreover, why would anyone want to watch ... story is tomorrow's history, revisiting Bihar seems a bit like being forced to sit through ...

Article: Mauritius to observe Bihar Day
The Hindustan Times;  April 22, 2007 ;     620 words ...Patna, April 22 -- In a move to showcase Bihar in Mauritius, a Bihar Day will be celebrated in that country in June to mark the contributions of Bihar origin people in the making of the island nation. "Bihar Day will ...

Transcript: Analysis: Kidnapping rampant in Indian province of ...
NPR Morning Edition;  February 15, 2005 ;     700+ words ... ... Kidnapping rampant in Indian province of Bihar Host: STEVE INSKEEP Time: 11:00 AM ... host: Kidnappings are so rampant in Bihar, India, that kidnapping has been described ... an industry there. Today, in parts of Bihar, voters are choosing a new state government ...

Article: Mauritians will be able to track Bihar roots more easily
The Hindustan Times;  February 19, 2008 ;     700+ words ... ... brought to you by HT Syndication. Harigaon (Bihar), Feb. 19 -- People of Indian origin living in Mauritius, most of whom hail from Bihar, will find it easier to trace their roots ... open a single window system for them. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said a single ...

Article: MULTI-DIMENSIONAL STRATEGY NEED OF HOUR IN BIHAR: WORLD ...
The Hindustan Times;  March 10, 2006 ;     700+ words ... ... ASSOCHAM) on "Investment Opportunities in Bihar" recommends that the State administration ... can be envisioned to address issues of Bihar expenditures restructuring. The report to be released by Chief Minister of Bihar, Mr. Nitish Kumar here on Saturday ...