Bihar

Sumati Jalan runs Bihart, a zero waste clothing brand that is her bid to challenge the stereotypes associated with her home state, Bihar. With this, she aims to revive the region’s lesser known arts.

Hailing from Meerut, 32-year-old Dolly, an MBA graduate, became the sarpanch of the gram panchayat in Bihar’s Shadipur village. While challenging patriarchy and orthodox work culture she also digitised the village’s panchayat system.

Makhana, also called lotus seeds or fox nuts are a powerhouse of nutrients and make a healthy snack. Watch this video to learn what makes it special and expensive!

Ravi Shankar from Bihar couldn't stand to see his people sleep on an empty stomach. Here's how he started the Roti Bank in Chhapra with his friends.

Watch this video to see how Rajesh Kumar Suman’s coaching centre not only provides free coaching for competitive exams, but also plays a big role in conserving the environment.

Sunita Prasad, a passionate gardener from Bihar, practices vertical gardening and grows organic vegetables in PVC pipes at home. Watch this video to see how she does it without burning a hole in her pocket.

Makhana, also known as fox nuts, can help you keep calories at bay and lose weight, among a host of other health benefits. Watch this video to see how.

Shubham Kumar from Bihar clinched the AIR 1 in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Service Exam (CSE) 2020. Here's what he did right.

The world’s first republic, Vaishali, is in Bihar, India. Here’s the story of its rise and fall, and why it was an integral city in ancient India.

Dr Ananda Prasad from Bihar pioneered the study of zinc deficiency and published over 300 papers and 15 books.