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A New Republic — Episode 8: Dyarchy

A New Republic — Episode 7: A Colony Betrayed

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 movement is more unified. So all is not lost. Sigh.

A New Republic — Episode 6: The Great War

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 tiny village in France.

A New Republic: An Oral History of the Indian Constitution. Episode 4: Representation

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…

A New Republic: An Oral History of the Indian Constitution. Episode 3: A Nation In Flames

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…

A New Republic: An Oral History of the Indian Constitution. Episode 1: Origins

Some unsolicited thoughts on newspapers

Note 1.: Long-ish.

Note 2.: Not at all funny. But naive.

I work with an Indian business daily newspaper. I work with, I believe sincerely, a rather good newspaper. I am proud of my job on most days. But, more…

Arrey do a good thing no?

Have you ever met me? No? You should.

Tee hee.

Sorry. So what I mean to say is that if you’ve ever met me you know that I am the kind of person Punjabi parents say “is from a very prosperous family” and also “can we find a slightly…