Episode description
Dr. Hindol Sengupta, from Jamshedpur, is an Indian historian, journalist, and author. He is the Editor-at-Large at Fortune India and has worked as a senior journalist with top broadcasters and publications. He studied South Asian history and politics at Worcester College, Oxford, as a Chevening Scholar, and also studied business and finance as a Knight-Bagehot Fellow. He has written on a wide range of topics, including Indian history, religion, economics, and social issues. His well-known books include "Being Hindu" and "The Modern Monk.
In this episode, Vinamre and Hindol talk about:
- Importance of Patriotism and Nationalism, Aurobindo’s Contribution to India's Freedom Struggle
- Rich Architectural Heritage in India, Underemployment vs. Unemployment
- The Unheard Torture of Kala Pani, How the Circus Was Used for Passing Revolutionary Messages
- What the British Don’t Want Us to Know: The Unheard Violent Side of the Indian Struggle
If you want to learn more about the unheard stories of India’s freedom struggle, watch this episode.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Why nationalism and patriotism are important for India
08:30 - Common heritage in India that binds us
11:50 - How being polyglot helps
20:12 - Role of Aurobindo in India's freedom struggle
25:18 - Why the role of Subhash Chandra Bose is suppressed by modern scholars
31:34 - The unheard torture of Kala Pani
37:59 - Circus was used for passing revolutionary messages
39:66 - The love story of Ullaskar Dutta
42:10 - Problem of privilege
45:25 - British politics is a joke
47:35 - What do the British want us to believe?
50:32 - The idea of treating your country as your mother
54:57 - Conclusion
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