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Professor Aparna Vaidik on Forgotten Histories and Indian Revolutionaries | India Unarchived Ep.4

In the 4th episode of India Unarchived, YIF students sit down with Professor Aparna Vaidik, a distinguished historian, author and professor at Ashoka University. She is known for challenging traditional historical narratives by uncovering overlooked and marginalized histories. Her influential books, such as Imperial Andamans, uncover hidden stories and offer new ways to understand India's past. About the Episode History is not only what’s documented—it’s also the stories left untold. Join YIF students as they speak with Professor Aparna Vaidik about the power of oral histories, alternative archives, and challenging traditional narratives. Discover her fascination with Indian revolutionaries, her trip to Lahore, and her research on the colonial history of the Andaman Islands. Tune in for an engaging conversation on forgotten histories and the discipline of history. About India Unarchived India Unarchived, produced by Ashoka University, explores the power of archives in remembering history. Through conversations with historians, archivists, and scholars, the podcast uncovers untold stories and highlights the significance of historical preservation. Created in collaboration with the Archives of Contemporary India and Young India Fellows (Class of 2025), Season 1 delves into history through the lenses of cinema, environment, public memory, and pivotal events. Chapters 00:00 Preview 00:00 Preview 01:01 Guest Introduction 02:09 On the first professor of history 07:06 On the significance of oral history 10:33 On what history is and isn't 13:44 On the first archive she visited 15:06 On Lord Curzon - villain of Indian history? 18:14 On her fascinating visit to Lahore 21:43 On alternate archives and forgotten histories 24:54 On a bizarre story from Andamans 28:29 On less talked about Indian revolutionaries 32:41 On collections in Archives of Contemporary India, Ashoka University Listen to India Unarchived on: YouTube:    • India Unarchived   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vgGWlO... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/661... Shot at AshokaX Studio In collaboration with ELM Team 10 of YIF’ 25 and Archives of Contemporary India _________________________________________________________________________________________ About Ashoka University Ashoka University is India’s leading liberal arts and sciences university with 3,000+ students, 21 research centers, and 5,500 alumni in 38 countries. Offering a transformative education rooted in diversity and innovation, Ashoka empowers its alumni to pursue higher education at top global institutions and excel in industries like consulting, technology, media, research, and the social sector. With a faculty-student ratio of 1:11, financial aid for 60% of students, and partnerships with 50+ global institutions, Ashoka exemplifies inclusivity and excellence. Explore More About Ashoka University Official Website: https://www.ashoka.edu.in Apply to Ashoka Now: https://tinyurl.com/u7m6sf8w Instagram:   / ashokauniv   Twitter: https://x.com/AshokaUniv LinkedIn:   / ashoka-university   Facebook:   / ashokauniversity   Youtube:    / @ashokauniversity