The first episode of HistoryChatter asks a deceptively simple question: 
what does it mean to be an Indian?
It shows that at times in history the Chinese have been called Indians, by law. It also shows that Muslims have been as legitimately been called Hindus. It concludes that all history must pay attention to contexts.

Hosted by Dr. Anirban Bandyopadhyay 

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The first episode of HistoryChatter asks a deceptively simple question: what does it mean to be an Indian? It shows that at times in history the Chinese have been called Indians, by law. It also shows that Muslims have been as legitimately been called Hindus. It concludes that all history must pay attention to contexts.
Hosted by Dr. Anirban Bandyopadhyay&nbsp;
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HistoryChatter offers an informed take on our shared pasts.

Designed and performed by Anirban Bandyopadhyay (Ph.D.), a trained historian and writer, the podcast offers a perspective on the past that shows how multiple interpretations of our pasts and our histories emerge.

HistoryChatter believes diversity is not, difference and that difference does not produce inferiority of superiority. More importantly, it believes the past is made of many stories, and many more stories about the past will never be known. 
Yet, the past is a necessity to understand how the present has come about and where it is heading. 
HistoryChatter is about stories about the past that walk us through the present. It believes  good history can be done with fun.

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HistoryChatter offers an informed take on our shared pasts.
Designed and performed by Anirban Bandyopadhyay (Ph.D.), a trained historian and writer, the podcast offers a perspective on the past that shows how multiple interpretations of our pasts and our histories emerge.
HistoryChatter believes diversity is not, difference and that difference does not produce inferiority of superiority. More importantly, it believes the past is made of many stories, and many more stories about the past will never be known. Yet, the past is a necessity to understand how the present has come about and where it is heading. HistoryChatter is about stories about the past that walk us through the present. It believes&nbsp; good history can be done with fun. Subscribe to "Historychatter" &amp; receive updates about our latest episodes.
Historychatter is an Ep.Log Media production.

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What does it mean to be an Indian ?

2024 marks the twenty year anniversary of Finding Forhotten Ciities, Prof. Nayanjot Lahiri’s landmark book on the various events and personalities which led to the discovery of Indus Valley civilization in the early twentieth century and later.

In a freewheeling conversation with Anirban Bandyopadhyay, Prof. Lahiri recalls how she came to write the book, how the book presents a modern history of the discovery of an ancient civilization and the multiple ways in which pasts and the present are always necessarily connected in historical research, writing and understanding. While the conversation revolved around the book's content, it touches upon some of the general concerns which inform the research and presentation of history to a popular readership in a time when contested pasts are often leveraged for group identity formation and polarising politics.

Chapter Markers: 
(0:00) Introduction
(6:00) How Finding Forgotten Cities Came to Be 
(8:00) The Early Phase of Indian Antiquarianism (Early 19th - Late 19th Century) 
(13:00) Local Perceptions and the Birth of Archaeology in India 
(14:00) John Marshall's Independent Path 
(20:00) Contingency and Incidental Points in the Discovery Process 
(25:00) The Relationship Between Indians and British Officials in the Archaeological Survey 
(28:00) The Role of Local Communities and Memories 
(32:00) How Historical Discoveries Happen 
(36:00) Presentness of the Past, Future Projects, and Concluding Thoughts

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The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.

2024 marks the twenty year anniversary of Finding Forhotten Ciities, Prof. Nayanjot Lahiri&rsquo;s landmark book on the various events and personalities which led to the discovery of Indus Valley civilization in the early twentieth century and later.
In a freewheeling conversation with Anirban Bandyopadhyay, Prof. Lahiri recalls how she came to write the book, how the book presents a modern history of the discovery of an ancient civilization and the multiple ways in which pasts and the present are always necessarily connected in historical research, writing and understanding. While the conversation revolved around the book's content, it touches upon some of the general concerns which inform the research and presentation of history to a popular readership in a time when contested pasts are often leveraged for group identity formation and polarising politics.
Chapter Markers: (0:00) Introduction (6:00) How Finding Forgotten Cities Came to Be (8:00) The Early Phase of Indian Antiquarianism (Early 19th - Late 19th Century) (13:00) Local Perceptions and the Birth of Archaeology in India (14:00) John Marshall's Independent Path (20:00) Contingency and Incidental Points in the Discovery Process (25:00) The Relationship Between Indians and British Officials in the Archaeological Survey (28:00) The Role of Local Communities and Memories (32:00) How Historical Discoveries Happen (36:00) Presentness of the Past, Future Projects, and Concluding Thoughts
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Rediscovering Indus Cities, with Prof. Nayanjot Lahiri

When economic blockade encouraged the Portuguese to hold on to Goa rather than abandon it, India finally decided to use force. Yet its long held pacifist position in international diplomacy misled Portugal and China into complacency that India would never actually use force. While secret military predications were afoot, the Defence Minister of India mounted a spirited press campaign virtually calling for an Indian invasion. USA tried last minute diplomatic manoeuvres but Indian soldiers finally moved ahead. The disparity in military strength between the Indian and Portuguese forces was overwhelming.

The Operatiion Vijay holds the unique distinction of being the first campaign in which the three wings of the Indian military services-army, navy and airforce- deployed simultaneously for the first time.



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The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.

When economic blockade encouraged the Portuguese to hold on to Goa rather than abandon it, India finally decided to use force. Yet its long held pacifist position in international diplomacy misled Portugal and China into complacency that India would never actually use force. While secret military predications were afoot, the Defence Minister of India mounted a spirited press campaign virtually calling for an Indian invasion. USA tried last minute diplomatic manoeuvres but Indian soldiers finally moved ahead. The disparity in military strength between the Indian and Portuguese forces was overwhelming.
The Operatiion Vijay holds the unique distinction of being the first campaign in which the three wings of the Indian military services-army, navy and airforce- deployed simultaneously for the first time.
 
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Operation Vijay | Konkan Uprising 4

The third episode of Konkan Uprising, our special series of the liberation of Goa, focuses on the economic blockade during the late 1950s. India did not want to make a military intervention, even though diplomatic relations broke down irrevocably. Instead, it imposed an economic sanction, since trade with India made up the lifeline of the Goan economy. India hoped that the boka class would choke the Goan economy, forcing Portugal to hand over Goa to India. What followed was its exact opposite. Goa actually became quite prosperous during the years the blockade was in effect. It set off an unprecedented mining boom, and a general deuce towards industrialisation. This episode explores that paradox.

The third episode of The Konkan Rising, a four-part series on the liberation of Goa on HistoryChatter, explores that irony.

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The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.

The third episode of Konkan Uprising, our special series of the liberation of Goa, focuses on the economic blockade during the late 1950s. India did not want to make a military intervention, even though diplomatic relations broke down irrevocably. Instead, it imposed an economic sanction, since trade with India made up the lifeline of the Goan economy. India hoped that the boka class would choke the Goan economy, forcing Portugal to hand over Goa to India. What followed was its exact opposite. Goa actually became quite prosperous during the years the blockade was in effect. It set off an unprecedented mining boom, and a general deuce towards industrialisation. This episode explores that paradox.
The third episode of The Konkan Rising, a four-part series on the liberation of Goa on HistoryChatter, explores that irony.
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