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A New Republic: An Oral History of the Indian Constitution. Episode 7: A Colony Betrayed 8 Feb 2013 | 12:13 am
In this episode we talk about the state of affairs in India after the First World War. Things are pretty grim. And all of India’s hopes of freedom and self-government are dashed. But the nationalist m...
February is “come and say hello” month. 8 Feb 2013 | 12:09 am
In case you are in Chennai or Goa later this month do drop in and say hello. I will be talking about popular fiction at a panel discussion in Chennai during the Hindu Lit For Life event on the 17th. ...
Smells 2 Feb 2013 | 05:11 pm
So we’re spending the weekend in Cambridge, the missus and I. Our agenda for the weekend is one big, refreshing, rejuvenating void. We intend to breakfast gloriously every morning at our b&b, and then...
A New Republic – Episode 6: The Great War 18 Dec 2012 | 05:19 pm
This week we look at India’s participation in the First World War, and how the war created an environment for the next phase of India’s constitutional history. Featuring a field trip to Brighton and a...
Top 10 running tips for increasing your Vaducuteness 11 Dec 2012 | 11:14 pm
As some of you may be aware, in January this year I embarked on a new exercise regime. This new regime, chosen after extensive research and rumination, involved a series of run-cum-walks that graduall...
A New Republic: An Oral History of the Indian Constitution. Episode 4: Representation 28 Nov 2012 | 01:13 am
In this episode we talk about the legislative implications of the Indian Councils Act of 1909. Features some mild racism and the only Indian family to ever be elevated to royalty in England. Oh, and F...
A New Republic: An Oral History of the Indian Constitution. Episode 2: A Nation In Flames 19 Nov 2012 | 09:17 pm
In this first part of a two-part story we look at the context surrounding the drawing up of the Indian Councils Act of 1909. This episode outlines the genesis of Indian extremism during this period, t...
A New Republic: An Oral History of the Indian Constitution. Episode 2: Rebellion 8 Nov 2012 | 03:31 am
Who Let The Dork Out? 4 Nov 2012 | 01:13 am
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A New Republic: An Oral History of the Indian Constitution. Episode 1: Origins 3 Nov 2012 | 02:27 am
I am embarking on what, I hope, will be a fun, long-term side project.