Jharkhand presents one of India’s most perplexing economic puzzles. The state holds nearly 40 percent of the nation’s mineral wealth, including vast reserves of iron ore, coal, and bauxite, yet …
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Beyond the Bottle: The Secret Life of Jharkhand’s Mahua Tree
by Vivek Dasby Vivek Das 8 minutes readIn the heart of Jharkhand’s lush forests, where the Sal and Bamboo stand tall, there exists a tree that has sustained communities for generations. The Mahua tree—known scientifically as Madhuca …
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Jharkhand’s Quiet Revolution: A Conversation on Peace, Paper Leaks, and a State’s Lost Talent
by Vivek Dasby Vivek Das 7 minutes readThe traffic came to a standstill near Albert Ekka Chowk in Ranchi. I was stuck, like hundreds of others, watching a procession of students march past with placards and the …