When most people think of Bihar, the usual keywords pop up—politics, migration, or outdated stereotypes. But walk into the Nalanda Literature Festival, and you’ll witness a completely different Bihar—vibrant, soulful, and brimming with creativity. This festival isn’t just about writers and books. It’s about reviving Bihar’s cultural heartbeat and putting…

When we think of Bihar and the North-east, our mind often goes to the prejudices about them, but this has never been the same. For several centuries, the Magadh Kingdom (modern-day Bihar) was ruled by several dynasties such as the Haryanka, Nanda, Maurya, Shunga, and Gupta dynasties. Even modern-day Bihar…