In India, Bengalis seek to recapture their glory as intellectuals

September 11, 2012 12:29

Bengalis have long enjoyed a reputation as India's intellectuals. Now West Bengal state wants to spark a renaissance, after years of stagnation and brain drain. Read the report on the LA Times

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