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EP 70: Anglo-Indians Oct 16, 2024

During colonial rule of India, relations between British men and Indian women became regular practice, and over generations a large and growing 'mixed race' community developed. They would come to be known as Anglo-Indians and have their own distinct identity. Anglo-Indians held a unique position at the crossroads of race, color, and class. They were never fully colonizers nor colonized, but something in-between, at times playing the roles of either, neither, or both. When the British left and India was granted its independence in 1947, Anglo-Indians would face an existential dilemma. In today's episode, we sit with Uther Charlton-Stevens, author of ‘Anglo-India and The End of Empire,’ and reexamine empire and decolonization through the eyes of Anglo-Indians.

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Book Recommendations:

An Anglo-Indian Childhood by Shirley Pritchard

Embers: An Anglo-Indian Memoir by Joy Chase

Anglo-Indian Lives in Pakistan by Dorothy McMenamin

Children of Colonialism: Anglo-Indians in a Postcolonial World by Lionel Caplan

Anglo-Indian Identity: Past and Present, in India and the Diaspora by Robyn Andrews (Editor), Merin Simi Raj (Editor)

EP 69: Kani Kusruti Sep 09, 2024

Our guest today is the acclaimed actress Kani Kusruti. Kani garnered widespread recognition when she won the Best Actress award at the Kerala State Film Awards in 2020. Her recent film, All We Imagine as Light, won the prestigious Grand Prix at Cannes. This film marks the first Indian entry in competition at Cannes in nearly three decades and is set to make its Canadian debut at the Toronto International Film Festival. Today, we’ll delve into Kani's journey, the making of this groundbreaking film, and what this moment means for Indian cinema.

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EP 68: Kerala and the Arab Gulf Aug 21, 2024

Kerala was once one of the poorest states in India. However, in the 1970s, the oil boom in the Gulf sparked a surge in demand for labour which was largely filled by Keralites, thus transforming the fabric of Kerala society forever. When we talk about migrant labor, we often focus on the economic side. But we forget that cities are not just built from stone and bricks. They are also built on dreams, hopes, memories, and longing, passed down from one generation to the next. On today's episode, we sit with Mohamed Shafeeq Karinkurayil, author of 'The Gulf Migrant Archives in Kerala' —the first ever book that studies Gulf migrant archives in Malayalam through photographs, films, and literature. Together we delve into the impact of the Gulf in Kerala society and examine migrant labor beyond just the economic aspects.

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EP 67: Fatima Farheen Mirza May 27, 2024

Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Fatima Farheen Mirza to our podcast. Fatima is the acclaimed author of the New York Times Bestseller novel, 'A Place for Us', which offers a profound and deeply insightful look into the lives of an Indian-American Muslim family navigating their cultural and personal identities in contemporary America. Her debut work has garnered praise for its richly drawn characters and its ability to capture the intricacies of family dynamics and the immigrant experience. In the latest episode, we sit down with author Fatima Farheen Mirza and dive into her creative process, the themes she explores in her work, and her journey as a writer.

In addition to her novel, Fatima also shares her thoughts and reflections through her newsletter, where she delves into various aspects of her writing process, personal experiences, and musings on life. You can subscribe at fatimafarheenmirza.substack.com/

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EP 66: Pakistani Hindus May 08, 2024

Millions of Hindus make up Pakistan's largest non Muslim minority, almost all of whom are underprivileged and live in the province of Sindh. They are treated as second-class citizens and are systematically discriminated in every aspect of life. Hindu women in Pakistan face double discrimination, most notably through forced conversions. These conversions often involve abduction, kidnapping, rape, and forceful marriages. However, many people often see forced conversion as the end goal but in fact, cases of forced conversions are rarely motivated by religious zeal and are instead a consequence of the commodification of and denial of agency to women in a deeply rigid patriarchal society. In today's episode, we sit with Dr. Jürgen Schaflechner, author of 'Hinglaj Devi: Identity, Change, and Solidification at a Hindu Temple in Pakistan' and look at the different beliefs and practices of Hindus in today's Islamic Republic of Pakistan while depicting the complexities behind forced conversions as well as highlighting the economic, social, and political realities of many Pakistani-Hindu women.

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EP 65: British Asians of the 1970s and 80s Apr 09, 2024

During the 1970s and 80s in Britain, South Asians came together to protest against the violent racism and injustice they were facing from the government and from rising facist groups like the National Front. These South Asians, held rallies and marches, protested, and did whatever they had to do to defend and protect themselves. It is the story of how the British Asian community had reached their breaking point and decided to stand up and fight for their right to stay and live in Britain with dignity. In the latest Brown History Podcast episode, as Channel 4 releases their new documentary series – "Defiance: Fighting the Far Right" – a three-part series that examines how Britain’s Asian community was targeted with a campaign of violence and murder between 1976 and 1981, we sit with Suresh Grover, one of UK's leading activists against police brutality, and shed light on this dark chapter in British history.

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EP 64: Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Nov 24, 2023

In October, the government of Pakistan announced that it would expel all undocumented foreigners, including 1.7 million Afghans—one of the country’s largest immigrant communities. This includes those who were born in, brought up, married, had children, and then they raised their families, all within in Pakistan. Many of them had fled from the Taliban and are terrified of heading back to the Taliban government. In the past month, we've seen heartbreaking scenes where Afghan students bid farewell to their Pakistani classmates with heartfelt hugs, and at the border, long lines of trucks were laden with the possessions of Afghan families. The United Nations agencies and human rights organizations have widely criticized Pakistan's practice of forcefully returning refugees. This is cruelty on a massive scale. In today's episode we sit with Sanaa Alimia, author of "Refugee Cities: How Afghans Changed Urban Pakistan," and delve into a thought-provoking discussion on the intricate dynamics surrounding Afghan refugees in Pakistan. We look at their history, their current situation, and most importantly, we shed light on their humanity.

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EP 63: Sid Sriram Sep 30, 2023

We sit with Indian-American musician, music producer, and songwriter Sid Sriram, who is currently one of the most popular playback singers in India and has recently released his English-language studio album, 'Sidharth'.

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EP 62: Christians of Kerala May 27, 2023

In India, Christians account for about 2% to 3% of the population. However, in the state of Kerala, Christians make up a remarkable 18% to 19% of the total population. And among them, Syrian Christians play a significant role, representing almost half of Kerala's Christian population. Although the Syrian Christians of Kerala are a minority, they are also a caste-, race-, and class-privileged minority that have historically benefited from their privileged position within society. And if the Syrian Christians are the dominant community, then it is also necessary to look at the subordinated communities, as they represent the minority within the minority. Our guest today is Sonja Thomas, author of, 'Privileged Minorities: Syrian Christianity, Gender, and Minority Rights in Postcolonial India' and together we will discuss the Christians of Kerala, specifically the Syrian Christians, and navigate the intricacies of caste, gender, class, race, religion, and language.

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EP 61: The Rohingya May 19, 2023

The Rohingya are widely recognized as one of the most persecuted and vulnerable communities in the world. They are a people that much of the world keeps forgetting. For centuries, they called Burma/Myanmar their home, but being victims of persecution as a result of ethnic cleansing and genocide, they were forced to flee to neighbouring countries. and now, over a million Rohingyas endure life in cramped refugee camps in Bangladesh. Excluded as illegal migrants by both Myanmar and Bangladesh, they face unimaginable hardships, including unemployment, mental and sexual abuse, and the denial of basic human necessities. We sit with journalist Kaamil Ahmed, author of ‘I Feel No Peace: Rohingya Fleeing Over Seas and Rivers,’ andexplore the haunting question: has the world failed the Rohingya?

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EP 60: Asha Puthli May 12, 2023

Asha Puthli is a living legend. A musical pioneer, fashion icon, Studio 54 star, feminist, actor, environmentalist, and friends with everyone from Andy Warhol to Mikhail Gorbachev. She is cited by the New York Times as having been an inspiration to Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder. As an actor she's worked with greats that include Merchant Ivory, Louise Malle, and the Italian Director Bruno Corbucci. And she continues to stay as relevant as ever. A remix of her immensely influential 1975 track Space Talk was recently released on the music label @naya.beat and she is about to record her 11th studio album this summer. A Hollywood documentary about her life is also in the works. On today's episode, writer-director-producer @deeptidatt who has been documenting @ashaputhli in her expansive, multimedia, installation project #interstellarIconoclasts, sits down with the legendary artist to conduct a rare and incredibly far-ranging interview exploring Asha's music, life, career and inspirations.

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EP 59: Portuguese Goa Apr 14, 2023

When we think of Goa, we usually think of beach parties, vacation, or that movie Dil Chahta Hai, but Goa was once the headquarters of the Portuguese empire in the East for 450 years. They were the first colonial powers in the subcontinent and the last ones to leave. The Portuguese brought a different face of Christianity and they used it to impose their rule over Goa. They planned for Goa to be the "Rome" of the East, and that involved violence, torture, and erasure. We sit with Ângela Barreto Xavier, author of 'Religion and Empire in Portuguese India' and discuss the transformation of Goa during the first couple of centuries of Portuguese colonial rule.

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EP 58: Saket Soni Apr 07, 2023

In 2006, just after Hurrincan Katrina, hundreds of Indian workers were lured to the United States with false promises of a green card and forced to work under grueling working conditions at a shipyard in Mississippi. It would become one of the largest human trafficking schemes in U.S. history. When one of those workers called labor organizer Saket Soni for help, it set off an epic chain of events that led him to engineering their escape from the work camp and set them off on a path to citizenship. We sit with Saket Soni, author of 'The Great Escape: A True Story of Forced Labor and Immigrant Dreams in America' as he recounts their heroic journey for justice.

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EP 57: Manoj Bajpayee Mar 31, 2023

We sit with award-winning actor Manoj Bajpayee, known for his roles in films like Satya, Gangs of Wasseypur, Aligarh, and the most recent, Gulmohar, as well as leading the running hit series, The Family Man.

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EP 56: Smriti Mundhra Mar 17, 2023

We sit with Oscar- and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Smriti Mundhra, creator of the hit Netflix series 'Indian Matchmaking' and the four part docu-series 'The Romantics.'

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EP 55: Siddhartha Khosla Mar 10, 2023

We sit with 6 time Emmy-nominated film and television composer, Siddhartha Khosla, lead singer of critically acclaimed band, Goldspot, and the man behind musical scores of hit shows like This Is Us and Only Murders in the Building, and his most recent film, Gulmohar.

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EP 54: Israel and India Feb 24, 2023

In 1948, when Israel declared itself as an independent state, it quickly sought for international recognition from other countries, including from a newly independent India. Nehru, who was Prime Minister then, was hesitant. Even Albert Einstein personally wrote to Nehru, requesting India’s support but Nehru declined. Instead, India allied itself with the Palestinians, and when 33 nations at the United Nation voted in favour of an Israel, India was one of the 13 countries that voted against. However, today, India has become Israel's biggest and most dependable purchaser of weapons. What happened? We sit with Azad Essa, author of 'Hostile Homelands: The New Alliance Between India and Israel,' and discuss the history of the relationship between India and Israel.

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EP 53: Caste in America Feb 17, 2023

Did you know that a survey done in 2016 on caste in America revealed that one in three Dalits in the United States reported being discriminated against during their education? Did you know that same survey revealed that one out of four Dalits in America said they had faced verbal or physical assault based on their caste? Did you know that it also revealed that that two out of three Dalits in America reported being treated unfairly at their workplace because of their caste? We sit with Dalit American rights activist Thenmozhi Soundararajan, author of 'The Trauma of Caste,' and discuss caste in America. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3BY4Lm3

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EP 52: Asif Kapadia Feb 06, 2023

We sit with award-winning filmmaker Asif Kapadia, who works across both film and television, and has firmly established himself as one of the world’s most popular and celebrated documentarians. His documentaries include Senna, Diego Maradona, and Amy which won Best Music Film at the Grammy Awards and Best Documentary Feature at the Academy Awards.

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EP 51: South India vs. North India Jan 23, 2023

Take the average child born in South India and the average child born in North India; one will live a healthier, wealthier, more secure life than the other, all because of which side of the country they happened to be born and raised in. We sit with data scientist Nilakantan RS, author of 'SOUTH vs NORTH : India’s Great Divide' and discuss why there is such a large imbalance between the South of India and the North of India. By using hard data, we examine how and why states on one side of India are outperforming the rest of the country and what the consequences of that could mean for everyone in an increasingly centralized India.

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EP 50: The Hijra under British Rule Oct 26, 2022

We sit with Jessica Hinchy, author of 'Governing Gender and Sexuality in Colonial India', and discuss the Hijra community during colonial rule. When the British ruled the subcontinent, one of their preferred methods of control was classification; they grouped and categorized people, reducing them inside their boxes. However, the British were not able to define the Hijra community into a category and that caused the British see them as threat. So what solution did the British come up with? They decided to exterminate the Hijra community through laws and policing. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3WhMVDQ Book mentioned on the episode: https://amzn.to/3ohbfJC

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EP 49: Sheila Chandra Oct 21, 2022

We sit with British vocalist Sheila Chandra who first created waves in 1982 when she and her band, 'Monsoon,' reached number 12 in the UK charts with their single "Ever So Lonely." She was only around 16 years old at the time. The band split up and Chandra embarked on a solo career and released several albums. In 2002, she was featured in the movie soundtrack for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,' in the song, 'Breath of Life,' where she sings completely in Elvish. Sadly in 2010, she developed a rare chronic condition called Burning Mouth Syndrome which made it extremely difficult for her to even speak.

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EP 48: Opium and Colonialism Sep 26, 2022

We sit with Thomas Manuel, author of ‘Opium Inc.: How a Global Drug Trade Funded the British Empire,’ and discuss the historic opium trade which unleased two wars, and ultimately shaped human history.

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EP 47: Nisha Pahuja Sep 18, 2022

We sit with award-winning Canadian documentary filmmaker Nisha Pahuja whose works include Diamond Road, The World Before Her, and her latest, To Kill A Tiger.

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EP 46: Vinay Shukla Sep 15, 2022

We sit with filmmaker Vinay Shukla, director of the award-winning documentary 'An Insignificant Man', and his latest, 'While We Watched.'

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EP 45: Nandita Das Sep 13, 2022

We sit with filmmaker, actor, and social advocate Nandita Das and discuss her life, works, and her latest directorial film, 'Zwigato'.

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EP 44: Blasphemy with Adeel Hussain Sep 12, 2022

In today’s episode, we sit with Adeel Hussain, author of ‘Revenge, Politics and Blasphemy in Pakistan', and take a deep dive into the history of Blasphemy in South Asia, specifically Pakistan. We trace the history of blasphemy from colonial India to present times and look at how big of a role blasphemy has played, and still plays, in politics, society, and within the legal frameworks.

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EP 43: Descendants of Partition with Aanchal Malhotra Sep 01, 2022

We sit with Aanchal Malhotra, author of 'In the Language of Remembering: The Inheritance of Partition,' and discuss how Partition is preserved and passed down through generations, and how the ramifications of Partition still spread and manifest within families, communities, and nations.

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EP 42: Satyajit Ray with Meenakshi Shedde Aug 16, 2022

We sit with award-winning film critic Meenakshi Sheedi and discuss the life and works of legendary film director Satyajit Ray.

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EP 41: Dur E Aziz Amna Aug 03, 2022

We sit with writer Dur E Aziz Amna, author of her debut novel, 'American Fever,' and discuss her writing, her cross-cultural experiences and much more.

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EP 40: Obeah and Hosay in the Caribbean with Aisha Khan Jul 11, 2022

We sit with Aisha Khan, author of 'The Deepest Dye: Obeah, Hosay, and Race in the Atlantic World,' and discuss the religious practises of Obeah and Hosay in the Caribbean and dive into the concepts of identity and race.

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EP 39: Mira Nair Jun 13, 2022

We sit with world-renowned filmmaker Mira Nair. Her films include Monsoon Wedding, The Namesake, Mississippi Masala, and Salaam Bombay for which she was nominated for an Oscar.

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EP 38: Kunal Nayyar May 30, 2022

We sit with 'The Big Bang Theory' star Kunal Nayyar.

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EP 37: South Asian Ghost Stories with Azania Imtiaz Khatri-Patel Apr 06, 2022

Ghost stories can reveal the fringes of our resentments and anxieties, the essence of our collective fears and hopes, and the things societies keeps repressed. On this episode, we sit with Azania Imtiaz Khatri-Patel and analzye the ghost stories from South Asia.

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EP 36: Jinder Mahal Mar 28, 2022

We sit with WWE former champion Jinder Mahal and discuss his wrestling journey as well as his recent acting debut on the TV series Big Sky.

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EP 35: Partition with Aanchal Malhotra Mar 20, 2022

We sit with Aanchal Malhotra, author of 'Remnants of Partition: 21 Objects from a Continent Divided,' and discuss the Partition of 1947.

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EP 34: Jai Wolf Mar 03, 2022

We sit with Bangladeshi-American music producer Sajeeb Saha, known by his stage name, Jai Wolf.

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EP 33: South Asian Storytellers with Pasha M. Khan Feb 24, 2022

We sit with Pasha M. Khan, author of "The Broken Spell: Indian Storytelling and the Romance Genre in Persian and Urdu," and discuss traditional storytelling in South Asia. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3pdS7ti

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EP 32: R.B. More with Anupama Rao Feb 16, 2022

We sit with Anupama Rao, editor of "Memoirs of a Dalit Communist: The Many Worlds of R.B. More" and discuss the life and struggles of R.B. More, who was a leader in the Dalit movement, a trade unionist and a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).

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EP 31: Eqbal Ahmad with Stuart Schaar Jan 12, 2022

We sit with Stuart Schaar, author of "Eqbal Ahmad: Critical Outsider in a Turbulent Age," and discuss the life and works of Eqbal Ahmad.

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EP 30: Muhammad Iqbal with Zirrar Jan 04, 2022

We sit with Zirrar, author of "Ghazi and the Garden" and discuss the life and works of poet and philosopher Muhammad Iqbal.

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EP 29: Kal Penn Dec 06, 2021

We sit with actor Kal Penn, known for his roles in the 'Harold and Kumar' movies and 'The Namesake' and for his work as a White House staff member during the Barack Obama administration.

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EP 28: Anuk Arudpragasam Nov 18, 2021

We sit with award-winning Sri Lankan Tamil novelist Anuk Arudpragasam, who was shortlisted for the 2021 Booker Prize for his second novel, A Passage North.

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EP 27: Race Science with Angela Saini Nov 06, 2021

We sit with British science journalist Angela Saini, author of 'Superior: The Return of Race Science’ and discuss the disturbing past and present of racism in science.

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EP 26: Indo-Caribbean Music with Peter Manuel Sep 16, 2021

We sit with Peter Manuel, author of 'East Indian Music in the West Indies,' and discuss the history and evolution of Indo-Caribbean music.

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EP 25: Cornershop with Tjinder Singh Sep 05, 2021

We sit with Tjinder Singh, frontman of the British rock band Cornershop, and discuss the band's history, music and politics.

EP 24: French India with Jessica Namakkal Aug 29, 2021

We sit with Jessica Namakkal, author of 'Unsettling Utopia,' and discuss the rise and fall of French India, as well as the colonial history of Auroville which continues to thrive postcolonialism.

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EP 23: Afghan Hindus and Sikhs with Inderjeet Singh Aug 25, 2021

We sit with Inderjeet Singh, author of 'Afghan Hindus and Sikhs,' and discuss the history of the Hindu and Sikh communities of Afghanistan.

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EP 22: Tata with Mircea Raianu Aug 21, 2021

We sit with Mircea Raianu, author of 'Tata: The Global Corporation That Built Indian Capitalism,' and discuss the history of the Tata corporation.

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EP 21: Bengal Famine of 1943 with Dr. Janam Mukherjee Jul 16, 2021

We sit with Dr. Janam Mukherjee, author of 'Hungry Bengal' and discuss the Bengal Famine of 1943

EP 20: Agha Shahid Ali with Manan Kapoor Jul 05, 2021

We sit with Manan Kapoor, author of 'A Map of Longings' and discuss the life and works of the late Kashmiri-American poet Agha Shahid Ali.

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EP 19: Empire Ends with Dr. Ian Sanjay Patel Jun 01, 2021

We sit with Dr. Ian Sanjay Patel, author of 'We're Here Because You Were There' and discuss how Britain coped with the ending of her empire and who ultimately suffered the consequences.

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EP 18: Empire with Sathnam Sanghera Feb 17, 2021

We sit with Sathnam Sanghera, author of 'Empireland' and discuss modern Britain and its imperial past.

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EP 17: Indentured Women with Gaiutra Bahadur Feb 12, 2021

We sit with Gaiutra Bahadur, author of 'Coolie Woman: The Odyssey of Indenture' and discuss the lost history of indentured women.

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EP 16: The Hazaras with ‪Niamatullah Ibrahimi‬ Feb 07, 2021

We sit with Niamatullah Ibrahimi‬, author of 'The Hazaras and the Afghan State: Rebellion, Exclusion and the Struggle for Recognition' and discuss the history as well as the persecution of the Hazaras.

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EP 15: Nikesh Shukla Feb 04, 2021

We sit with Nikesh Shukla, editor of 'The Good Immigrant' and author of 'Brown Baby: A Memoir of Race, Family and Home'

EP 14: Aurangzeb with Dr. Audrey Truschke Jan 12, 2021

We sit with Dr. Audrey Truschke, author of 'Aurangzeb: The Life and Legacy of India’s Most Controversial King' and discuss the sixth Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

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EP 13: Hari Kondabolu Jan 04, 2021

We sit with stand-up comic Hari Kondabolu, creator of the acclaimed documentary ‘The Problem with Apu’

EP 12: Caste with Dr. Suraj Yengde Dec 27, 2020

We sit with Dr. Suraj Yengde, author of 'Caste Matters' and discuss the caste system.

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EP 11: Himesh Patel Nov 17, 2020

We sit with actor Himesh Patel, known for his roles in 'Yesterday' and 'Tenet'

EP 10: Virgin in a Haystack Oct 30, 2020

A reading taken from the 'Virgin in a Haystack' blog.

EP 09: Bengali Harlem with Vivek Bald Oct 18, 2020

We sit with Vivek Bald, author of 'Bengali Harlem and the Lost Histories of South Asian America' and discuss the forgotten historical migrations of South Asians into the United States of America.

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EP 08: Qandeel Baloch with Sanam Maher Oct 09, 2020

We sit with Sanam Maher, author of 'A Woman Like Her: The Story behind the Honor Killing of a Social Media Star,' and explore the world of Qandeel Baloch.

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EP 07: Kafala with Adib Chowdhury Oct 04, 2020

We sit with photojournalist Adib Chowdhury and discuss the Kafala system.

EP 06: Tea and Capitalism with Andrew B. Liu Sep 26, 2020

We sit with Andrew B. Liu, author of 'Tea War: A History of Capitalism in China and India' and discuss tea and capitalism.

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EP 05: Indo-Caribbeans with Rajiv Mohabir Sep 14, 2020

We sit with Indo-Caribbean poet Rajiv Mohabir and discuss the roots and consequences of forced migrations.

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EP 04: Point of Origin with Sameer Ghadia Sep 06, 2020

We sit with Sameer Ghadia, lead singer and co-founder of the acclaimed band Young The Giant and discuss a whole variety of topics such as music, guilt, relationships, and so much more!

EP 03: Ethnic Food with Krishnendu Ray Aug 17, 2020

We sit with Krishnendu Ray, author of 'The Ethnic Restaurateur' and discuss the culinary world from the perspective of the immigrant restaurateur.

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