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'Parsi Bombay Then and Now' with Nev March

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Exploring Historical Events and Social Dynamics in Pre-Independence India

The chapter delves into various historical events and social dynamics in pre-independence India, including the entrepreneurial ventures of the Godrej family, the early stages of the independence movement, intercommunal tensions, and the involvement of Indians in the British Parliament and civil service. It also discusses the challenges faced by mixed-race children in the Indian army, social taboos regarding race and caste mixing, and the complexities of relationships between British men and Indian women in colonial India.

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