Kalathmika Natarajan

Lecturer in Modern South Asian History at the University of Exeter whose research combines diplomatic history and South Asian migration; author of Coolie Migrants, Indian Diplomacy.

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Nov 2, 2025 • 1h 16min

Kalathmika Natarajan, "Coolie Migrants, Indian Diplomacy: Caste, Class and Indenture Abroad, 1914-67" (Oxford UP, 2026)

Kalathmika Natarajan, a Lecturer in Modern South Asian History at the University of Exeter, explores the stories of 'coolie' migrants and their impact on Indian diplomacy from 1914 to 1967. She reveals how caste, class, and race shaped India’s diplomatic anxieties, particularly regarding the 'coolie stain.' Discussing topics like the Komagata Maru incident and the complexities of quarantine during migration, Natarajan highlights how historical narratives around caste continue to influence modern migration policies and transnational resistance.

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