Emergency
Jun 7 2009, Neeraj Bhushan

As the Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar has built long-delayed bridges, re-laid roads that had ceased to exist, ensured that teachers and doctors work in their respective centres, and kept crime under control. As a result, his development agenda...

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FILE - In this April 20, 2009, file photo headlight trails are seen from cars streaking past the Rock N Roll McDonald’s restaurant in Chicago. Firms, including huge employers like McDonald’s, Sears, and Coca-Cola tried and failed to get relief as part...