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'Loot' traces the love, war and art that shaped India's colonial history

Nov 25, 2023
Author Tanya James shares her fascination with Tipu's Tiger, a wooden automaton challenging British colonialism. The podcast explores the desire to make an impact through writing and the unpredictability of the writing process. It also discusses the themes of theft and the importance of gratitude and thankfulness.
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