The Story Isn’t Over: History from the Margins

⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠00:00 - Introduction01:08 - Who is Daniel Elam?01:26 - Becoming a Professor?06:02 - Bhagat Singh’s upbringing and influence of Sikhi?06:02 - Can you shed light on Bhagat Singh’s upbringing and the influence of Sikhi in shaping his ideology? 09:02 - In what ways did Bhagat Singh’s age impact his radical political views? 12:09 - What factors contributed to Bhagat Singh’s atheism? 20:42 - What was the primary aim of Bhagat Singh in authoring "Why I am an Atheist", and how did it address his critics? Furthermore, how does this piece contrast with the Hindustan Socialist Republican Army's response to M.K. Gandhi, titled "The Philosophy of the Bomb"?26:03 - How is Bhagat Singh portrayed in the media, and how accurate is this representation? 34:31 - Bhagat Singh could be You or I.35:58 - Is Bhagat Singh’s atheism in anyway influenced by the protelysing Christian theism of the British Empire?41:11 - What were the major factors that radicalised Bhagat Singh?44:54 - How do Bhagat Singh’s thoughts connect with the global conversations on religion, philosophy, and anti-colonialism? 48:58 - What is the relationship between doubt and anti-colonialism in Bhagat Singh’s writing? 50:58 - What relevance do Bhagat Singh's ideas on atheism and anticolonialism have in today's global political climate, in your opinion? 53:29 - The concept of Shaheedi in the context of Bhagat Singh's life and beliefs?

⁠⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠⁠00:00 - Introduction01:32 - Getting To Know Radha Kapuria02:53 - Understanding The Scope Of The Book04:57 - Music And Culture During Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Era08:48 - Busting Myths: Ranjit Singh's Debuachery?13:52 - Impact On Musicians And Connoisseurs In Punjab?26:02 - Exploring The Diversity Of Musicians And Dancers31:29 - Colonial Punjab's Influence On Today's Music34:52 - British Raj & Eic: Their Role In Preserving And Transforming Punjab's Music39:08 - What Does The Drive Towards One Religion & One Language Do To Music In Punjab?44:56 - Revisiting Impact Of Colonialism On Punjabi Music46:51 - Examining The Changing Role Of Gender In Music52:33 - Understanding The Influence Of Caste58:53 - Nationalism, Independence, And Their Effects On Punjab's Music01:04:11 - If You Could Meet Someone From Your Research, Who Would It Be And What Would You Ask Them?01:07:17 - Conclusion

⁠⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠00:00 - Introduction05:08 - What factors have contributed to the contentious nature of studying the British Empire in contemporary discourse?10:39 - Can you share the spark or motivation that led you to the unique angle your book takes?15:45 - What was your process or criteria in selecting the individuals to be featured in your book?21:12 - Could you provide insights into the sophisticated and resilient societies and cultures that you've encountered in your studies?29:52 - What were some of the obstacles you faced during your research, and can you describe the methodologies and approaches you employed in your research and study?40:51 - How has the audience and scholarly community responded to your book, and what feedback have you found particularly insightful?50:25 - If you had the opportunity to meet and converse with one historical figure from the era you’ve researched, who would you choose and what makes them so fascinating to you?01:04:11 - What are your go-to activities or hobbies that help you unwind and relax?01:09:42 - Is there a captivating story or anecdote that didn’t make the cut for your book, but still holds a special place in your heart? Can you share it with us?

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⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠00:00 - Introduction01:18 - How did you approach simplifying a complex topic for young readers, while maintaining its essence?03:34 - What motivated you to write about the British Empire specifically for a younger audience?04:45 - How did you navigate the sentiment of imperial nostalgia while crafting this narrative?07:05 - As the author, what new insights or learnings did you gather from the creation of this book?08:35 - How do you respond to critics who view discussions about the British Empire's controversial aspects as an assault on British pride?10:47 - Could you share some of the most interesting or surprising facts you unearthed during your research?12:31 - A Light-Hearted Interlude: The Story Behind Gin & Tonic?14:38 - If you had the chance to meet any figure from British Empire history, who would you choose and why?16:09 - Could you shed some light on the intended symbolism in the book's illustrations?17:49 - Why should parents consider adding "Stolen History" to their children's reading list?18:22 - Reflections on Modern Society: Do you believe racism still persists in today's world?20:34 - What are your hopes for the actions or conversations young readers might initiate after engaging with "Stolen History"?22:37 - The Importance of Teaching British Empire History: Thoughts and Perspectives

Olive Branch Report - https://bityl.co/H9AV Deslippe & Stukin: How "Siri Singh Sahib" Yogi Bhajan Created An Empire - https://bityl.co/H9AQ Yogi Bhajan Turned an L.A. Yoga Studio into a Juggernaut, and Left Two Generations of Followers Reeling from Alleged Abuse - https://bityl.co/HAzn From Maharaj to Mahan Tantric: The Construction of Yogi Bhajan's Kundalini Yoga - https://bityl.co/HAzq Yogi Bhajan, yoga guru and founder of 3HO, ‘more likely than not’ sexually abused followers, says report - https://ytube.io/3awS  00:00 - Teaser 00:47 - Warning 01:21 - Introduction 01:54 - Who is Stacie Stukin? 04:11 - Who is Philip Deslippe? 07:28 - Can you distinguish between mainstream Sikh culture and religion and 3HO? To what extent is there a difference? 12:10 - Who is Harbhajan Singh Puri? 13:58 - How did the culture of 1960s America assist Mr. Puri, a customs agent, in his transformation into Yogi Bhajan? 16:13 - Were there any rumors or indications of unethical behavior by Yogi Bhajan during the first 10 years of his time in America? 18:48 - Tracing Yogi Bhajan's business empire 27:41 - What was happening with Yogi Bhajan during the 1980s?  35:12 - What's the significance of Yogi Bhajan's photo with Sant Jarnail Singh Ji, is Yogi playing politics? 38:00 - How similar is 3HO to groups like Jonestown?  46:20 - How legitimate is Yogi Bhajan's lineage? 55:03 - Who is Premka and how is she connected to Yogi Bhajan? 01:02:00 - What was outlined in Premka's civil case against Yogi Bhajan from the 1980s? 01:06:00 - What is the status of the current cases against 3HO? 01:07:54 - Are there any other individuals involved and, if so, how are they involved and is it organised like a mafia? 01:17: 49 - What is the connection between Sikhi & Yoga? 01:21:00 - How genuine is the teaching of Yogi Bhajan? 01:29:00 - Is it possible to distinguish between the teacher and the teaching and what is 3HO doing to address the fallout currently? 01:35:34 - The legacy of Yogi Bhajan and 3HO - can the wider community reconcile with it? 01:45:33 - Conclusion★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★

⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠00:00 - A Glimpse of the Conversation01:57 - Let's Dive In!02:49 - Meet Nandini Das: Who Is She?03:32 - Nandini's Path to Becoming an Early Modern English Literature & Culture Professor05:30 - From Travel Writing Enthusiast to "Courting India" Author07:52 - What Makes "Courting India" Stand Out Among Other Books on 17th Century England-India Relations?11:31 - Setting the Scene: India and England in the 17th Century15:56 - Tracing the Impact of Cultural Exchange Over Time18:15 - Mughal Decline: A Doorway for British Influence?21:14 - A Glimpse into Cultural Practices Shared between England and Mughal India25:24 - Religion's Role in Shaping England-Mughal India Relations and the British Empire29:45 - Through the Eyes of Ordinary Brits: Perceptions of Indians34:18 - India as an Unknown Entity: Was It Just British Propaganda?38:10 - Cultural Exchange: A Mutual Benefit or A One-Sided Affair?42:26 - Key Figures and Events That Shaped England-Mughal India Relations44:53 - Overcoming Research Challenges for "Courting India"47:20 - Uncovering the Role of Sikhs in the Source Material49:37 - Final Thoughts and Insights50:20 - Wrapping Up the Discussion

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⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠00:00 - Welcome and Introduction 01:11 - Getting to know Guillemette Crouzet: Who is she? 01:51 - Delving into the Past: What ignited your passion for history? 03:48 - Behind the Book: What inspired "Inventing the Middle East"? 06:47 - Origins of a Term: Did European Imperialists first coin "Middle East"? 09:58 - The British Connection: How did Britain's involvement in the Gulf & Arabian Peninsula evolve over time? 12:33 - The Middle East & British Interests: Is the region a creation to protect British interests in India? 14:38 - The Orientalism Factor: What role does it play in shaping the Middle East? 16:21 - The Local Lens: How has this history impacted Middle Eastern populations? 19:48 - The Imperialist Imprint: What has British Imperialism created and sustained in the Middle East? 23:39 - Resistance: Was there anti-imperial activity within the Middle East? 26:32 - Rivalries in the Region: How did other imperialist powers compete with Britain? 30:07 - Germany's Engagement: What other ways did Germany interact with the Middle East? 32:07 - The British Indian Army: What part did it play in British imperialism in the Middle East? 34:04 - Memory and Culture: How is the British Indian Army remembered in the Middle East? 35:54 - The Oil Factor: What role does it play in British Imperialism in the region? 38:41 - Attitudes & Culture: How do locals perceive the Anglo-Persian Oil Company? 41:28 - Learning from the Past: What can we take away from the British Imperialist role in the Middle East? 42:55 - Outro

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