Year 2011 will go down as a landmark year for Bihar. Having turned the wheels of development and progress in the last few years, 2011 saw consolidation of various initiatives and remarkable turnaround in the state. In 2010, Bihar emerged as a role model for electoral democracy when people unanimously voted for progress and prosperity, [...]
Sonepur Mela
The famed cattle fair is held at Sonepur, in Northern Bihar on the banks of the River Ganga. It is one Of the Asia’s largest cattle fair. The Sonepur Cattle Fair or Sonepur Mela (सोनपुर मेला) is held on Kartik Poornima (the full moon day) in the month of November in Sonepur, Bihar, on the [...]
Global summit on Changing Bihar
Bihar will be hosting a Global summit on Changing Bihar to forge partnerships for Development. In order to contribute to debate and action in the State, the Institute for Human Development (IHD), Bihar Foundation and Asian Development Research Institute (ADRI) are organizing a Global Summit for all those committed to the cause of development in [...]
Amartya Sen on Reviving Nalanda University
Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen discusses the pan-Asian initiative to revive the ancient Nalanda University and the significance and relevance for Asia. You can also read the Q&A script here Nalanda University also launched its new website with details of University vision and plans for development.
Bihar has higest growth rate in 2010-11
Bihar tremendous growth story continues this year and it’s not surprising that it has the highest growth rate in 2010-11. An annual growth rate of 14.15 per cent – the highest for any state in the country – bears testimony to the spectacular turnaround that has taken place in Bihar in recent years. This would [...]
Vintage Bihar Collection
Bihar’s glorious history is replete with innumerable instances of heroics and milestones which have left indelible marks on mankind. It’s rare to find images of Bihar’s glorious past on Internet. Vintage Bihar collection is an effort to showcase those rare glimpses of few historic moments and a peep into history. Most of these images [...]
Bihar Calling
Take take a look at what happens when the Bihar story actually sustains itself. New Bihar through the eyes of the few entrepreneurs who have returned to their homeland to be a part of this striking change. This report showcases few individuals who have decides to start unique ventures in Bihar to generate employment opportunities. [...]
Mother Teresa International Film Festival – Patna
Mother Teresa International Film Festival is going to take place from 2nd to 5th September 2011 in Patna. The festival has been held at Kolkata, Agartala, Shillong, Udaipur, Chennai and other cities in India on a grand scale. This three day film festival will showcase special movies based on life and characteristics of Mother Teresa [...]
Blissful Bihar Collection
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