251. Victorian Narcos: Flooding China With Indian Opium (Ep 5)
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Opium Dens: A Cultural Legacy in Bombay
This chapter explores the historical and cultural significance of opium dens in Bombay, particularly within the Parsi community. It reflects on personal experiences, societal shifts after the 1984 abolition, and the darker transition from opium to heroin, all while drawing connections to the cultural context and themes from George Orwell's dystopian narrative.
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