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This is the an MA Public History project undertaken for Royal Holloway, University of London. Ever wondered about India's history outside of Independence? Ever wanted to learn beyond the scope of Gandhi and his non-violent philosophy? It's difficult when his face is literally EVERYWHERE, but other significant, historical figures are not given the same attention. The Power of Paisa presents a refreshing outlook on the various historical figures associated with India, and asking the question: who else should be on the rupee note?
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Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
DISCLAIMER: This episode touches on themes of violence against girls and women which some listeners may find distressing.
We're still here! Me and Padma continue with Pandita Ramabai's story, her literary career and what her legacy has to offer us today if, indeed, it does. Perhaps her work as an activist and pioneer deserves her a spot, not just on a stamp, but on the rupee?
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
DISCLAIMER: This episode touches on themes of violence against girls and women which some listeners may find distressing.
We're back with Episode 3 and I'm joined by the amazing Dr Padma Anagol to shed some light on the polymath Pandita Ramabai: India's First Female Social Reformer and Modernist...amongst many other things!
She falls under an umbrella of titles, so much so that I've had to split the episode into 2 parts! Part 1 looks at Ramabai's struggle in the religious environment of India, and being a woman didn't help either! How did being a Christian affect her path to fighting patriarchal constraints? What was wrong with Hinduism in her eyes? Find out!
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Episode 2 features the interesting Dr Vinita Damodaran, where we discuss the mysterious botanist Janaki Ammal. Why is she mysterious? Well, it's only because she was so well known in her time and then her name just vanished somewhere along the way!
Perhaps her innovative spirit would revive interest in healing the Indian eco-system, if she were to be on the rupee?
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Welcome to the first official episode of The Power of Paisa, today I am joined by the awesome Dr Priya Atwal and we're looking at the Muslim wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Moran Sarkar. Perhaps her captivating beauty earns a place on the rupee?
And as a surprise second choice, Guru Nanak is also featured - maybe it's time he returned to the rupee?
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Hi!
My name is Serena and I'm the creator of The Power of Paisa. So, if you wanted to know some of my background but also the inspiration for the conception of PofP then give Episode 0 a whirl!