Independence Day Special: Bose, Savarkar & Aurobindo's Untold Stories of India's Freedom Struggle

Dr. Hindol Sengupta, from Jamshedpur, is an Indian historian, journalist, and author. He is the Editor-at-Large at Fortune India and has worked as a senior journalist with top broadcasters and publications. He studied South Asian history and politics at Worcester College, Oxford, as a Chevening Scholar, and also studied business and finance as a Knight-Bagehot Fellow. He has written on a wide range of topics, including Indian history, religion, economics, and social issues. His well-known books include "Being Hindu" and "The Modern Monk.

In this episode, Vinamre and Hindol talk about:

- Importance of Patriotism and Nationalism, Aurobindo’s Contribution to India's Freedom Struggle

- Rich Architectural Heritage in India, Underemployment vs. Unemployment

- The Unheard Torture of Kala Pani, How the Circus Was Used for Passing Revolutionary Messages

- What the British Don’t Want Us to Know: The Unheard Violent Side of the Indian Struggle

If you want to learn more about the unheard stories of India’s freedom struggle, watch this episode.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Why nationalism and patriotism are important for India

08:30 - Common heritage in India that binds us

11:50 - How being polyglot helps

20:12 - Role of Aurobindo in India's freedom struggle

25:18 - Why the role of Subhash Chandra Bose is suppressed by modern scholars

31:34 - The unheard torture of Kala Pani

37:59 - Circus was used for passing revolutionary messages

39:66 - The love story of Ullaskar Dutta

42:10 - Problem of privilege

45:25 - British politics is a joke

47:35 - What do the British want us to believe?

50:32 - The idea of treating your country as your mother

54:57 - Conclusion

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