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Partition Voices, with Kavita Puri and Rajini Vaidyanathan

Aug 14, 2020

Kavita Puri, author of "Partition Voices: Untold British Stories," teams up with Rajini Vaidyanathan, a BBC South Asian correspondent. They delve into the impacts of the 1947 partition of India, sharing remarkable testimonies from British citizens who lived through it. The discussion highlights the importance of documenting personal narratives and addresses generational trauma. They also explore the emotional resilience of individuals amidst chaos, emphasizing the need to remember both the darkness of history and the hope that emerges through shared human experiences.

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Intro

2min

Narratives of Partition: Personal and Collective Journeys

22min

Unveiling Untold Stories of Partition

2min

Memories of Partition: A Personal Journey

9min

Untold Histories of Colonial India

12min

A Journey Through Family History: Finding Hope Amidst the Darkness

3min

The division of the Indian subcontinent in 1947 into India and Pakistan saw millions uprooted and resulted in unspeakable violence. It happened far away, but it would shape modern Britain. In this week's episode Kavita Puri speaks to Rajini Vaidyanathan about how she tracked down and uncovered remarkable testimonies from former subjects of the Raj who are now British citizens - and persuaded them to break their silence. To find out more about Kavita Puri's book click here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/partition-voices-9781408899069/.

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