Bihar is undergoing a remarkable energy transformation. Rooftop solar panels are turning consumers into power producers, while govt buildings, reservoirs and irrigation networks are embracing renewable energy. TOI explores how the state is scripting its solar-powered future
Repeated paper leak controversies and examination cancellations in Bihar have left lakhs of aspirants battling anxiety, financial strain and fading faith in merit. TOI explores how the crisis is impacting Bihar’s youth
As Bihar grapples with an increasingly erratic pre-monsoon season, extreme weather is leaving a trail of destruction across cities and farmlands alike. TOI explores how changing weather patterns are altering life and livelihoods across the state with growing intensity
Along Bihar’s porous India-Nepal border, authorities are tightening security against fake currency, smuggling and infiltration. TOI explores the challenges, security concerns and changing realities along one of India’s most socially connected international borders
From a rich cinematic legacy and iconic film shoots to a renewed policy push by the govt, Bihar is scripting a comeback on India’s film map. TOI explores how the state is building a vibrant film ecosystem
Modernisation, migration and urban lifestyles are eroding Mithila’s traditional festivals and institutions like the centuries-old Saurath Sabha. TOI highlights a cultural shift threatening the region’s heritage
Patna’s tattoo culture has undergone a striking transformation over the past decade. TOI explores how this evolution reflects changing attitudes, technology and artistic consciousness
From Madhubani art to Shahi litchi, Bihar’s GI-tagged products tell a rich but under-recognised story. With just 14 tags, the state lags behind its neighbours, yet momentum is building. TOI highlights how the state is attempting to protect its heritage
As households in Bihar increasingly look for alternatives to LPG amid supply uncertainties and rising costs, PNG in cities and biogas in rural areas are emerging as practical solutions. TOI explores how cleaner, piped energy options are changing household cooking fuel choices
The recent rescue of bonded workers exposes Bihar’s hidden crisis of debt bondage, child exploitation and weak enforcement decades after abolition. TOI sheds light on the entrenched networks and systemic gaps sustaining modern slavery
Growing health awareness has fuelled a surge in packaged water demand in Bihar, triggering a boom in local bottling units. TOI explores the sector’s quality concerns
In February this year, the Bihar govt ordered strict enforcement of the Bihar Municipal Act, 2007 against illegal open-air meat and fish shops. TOI examines its impact