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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.
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.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
Mentioned by Rory Stewart as the author of "Partition Voices".
Simon Schama on Pandemics and the Health of Nations, Part Two
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Conor Boyle as the host of the episode and author of a book and radio series on Partition Voices.
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 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 Speaker 2 as an example of a book written by an award-winning journalist.
Ravinder Bhogal and Kavita Puri on Taste, Tradition and Turmoil
Mentioned by Rajini Vaidyanathan as a great read, discussing the author's motivations for writing it.
Partition Voices, with Kavita Puri and Rajini Vaidyanathan
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
