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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Partition Voices

Book • 2019

Partition Voices: Untold British Stories by Kavita Puri is a non-fiction book that captures the experiences of South Asians who lived through the partition of India in 1947 and later settled in Britain.

The book includes interviews with individuals from diverse backgrounds, offering a nuanced perspective on the trauma and legacy of partition.

It explores how these events continue to shape the identities and family dynamics of those affected, providing a powerful insight into a pivotal moment in history.

Mentioned by

Rajini Vaidyanathan

Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by

Anita Anand

while discussing the impact of Partition on her family.

Mentioned by Rory Stewart as the author of "Partition Voices".

Simon Schama on Pandemics and the Health of Nations, Part Two

Mentioned as the book written by

Kavita Puri

, the episode's host.

Simon Schama on Pandemics and the Health of Nations, Part One

Mentioned by the podcast host as the author of the critically acclaimed book.

Kavita Puri and Sathnam Sanghera on War, Empire and the Untold Story of the Bengal Famine (Part One)

Mentioned by

Conor Boyle

as the host of the series and author of a critically acclaimed book.

The Sunday Debate: How is Modi shaping the future of India?

Mentioned by

Conor Boyle

as the host of the episode and author of a book and radio series on Partition Voices.

India at 75 – Secularism and the Rise of Hindu Nationalism, with Rana Ayyub

Mentioned by

Jason Cowley

as exploring issues of identity within British Asian communities.

Who Are We Now? Exploring English identity, with Jason Cowley

Mentioned by Conor as the author of "Partition Voices", exploring the history of the East India Company.

Clive, Capitalism and The East India Company, with William Dalrymple and Kavita Puri

Mentioned by

Zach Cornwell

to describe the scale of the population displacement during the partition.

The Partition of India – Part 3: A Tryst With Destiny

Mentioned by

Rajini Vaidyanathan

as a great read, discussing the author's motivations for writing it.

Partition Voices, with Kavita Puri and Rajini Vaidyanathan

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