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Salman Rushdie: Touchstones with Razia Iqbal

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Reflections on Identity and Heritage

This chapter explores the significance of a cherished ingot from birth, serving as a personal link to the speaker's past and upbringing. It reflects on the historical context of Indian secularism and the emotional impacts of partition on individual and collective identities. Through nostalgia for a unified India and discussions on the evolution of names like Bombay to Mumbai, the chapter addresses the complexities of identity amid changing cultural landscapes.

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