For nearly two decades, Nitish Kumar’s political durability has rested on a quiet but powerful constituency—the women of Bihar. His policies since 2007, from the
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The Mood of Bihar: Change on the lips, delivery on the mind
Bihar is heading into a knife-edge election with a peculiar emotional register: an appetite for change bound tightly to a demand for measurable delivery. Voters
Change at the Edge: Bihar’s Mood in 2025
In the dusty lanes and tea-stalls of Bihar, a quiet mutiny is rising. The familiar political rhythms—of caste-based allegiances, alliance switches, and headline-catching promises—are being
India’s Q1 FY26: Fast growth on a narrow base
The newest national accounts offer an easy headline and a harder truth. Real GDP in Q1 FY26 rose 7.8% year-on-year and real GVA 7.6%—a clean
Paternal Lineages and Maternal Continuity: Genetic Evidence of Patriarchy in India’s Caste System
Introduction India’s caste system, one of the most enduring and complex forms of social stratification, has profoundly influenced the subcontinent’s cultural, political, and biological landscape.
The Genesis of Caste in Ancient India: From Class Fluidity to Institutional Lock‑In
AbstractCaste is often treated as an eternal feature of South Asian society, but a closer reading of archaeology, text, and economic logic shows a far