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.
Ep.5 Professor Monia Acciari on Silent Indian Movies and Film Archiving | India Unarchived
How complicated is the process of film archiving—and how many films have we already lost, especially from India’s silent era? In this episode of India Unarchived, YIF students speak with Dr. Monia Acciari, Associate Professor at De Montfort University and Associate Director of the UK Asian Film Festival (Leicester), about the often-overlooked world of film preservation. From fragile reels to digital storytelling, they explore what it truly means to archive a film—not just the visuals, but the...
3 Apr 2025
Ep.4 Professor Aparna Vaidik on Forgotten Histories, Lord Curzon and Indian Revolutionaries | India Unarchived
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...
27 Mar 2025
Ep.3 Professor Mahesh Rangarajan on Archiving India’s Environmental History | India Unarchived
In the third episode of India Unarchived, YIF students sit down with Professor Mahesh Rangarajan, a distinguished historian and environmental scholar whose work has shaped the field of environmental history in India. A Rhodes Scholar and professor at Ashoka University, his research examines the intersections of colonial policy, conservation, and ecological change. From his seminal book Fencing the Forest to his contributions in environmental policy and governance, Professor Rangarajan offers ...
19 Mar 2025
Ep.2 Archivist Deepa Bhatnagar on Building Archives of Contemporary India | India Unarchived
In this episode of India Unarchived, YIF students sit down with Deepa Bhatnagar, Founder-Director of the Archives of Contemporary India at Ashoka University. With over three decades of experience in archival research, she has played a pivotal role in preserving India’s modern history. Before establishing the archives at Ashoka, she was Head of Research & Publications at the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (now PMML), where she worked on the Selected Works projects of Motilal Nehru, Jaya...
11 Mar 2025
Ep.1 Rudrangshu Mukherjee on 1857 Revolt, Gandhi & Archiving Indian History | India Unarchived
In the first episode of India Unarchived, YIF students sit down with Professor Rudrangshu Mukherjee, a distinguished historian and Chancellor of Ashoka University. A celebrated scholar of modern Indian history, his groundbreaking work on the 1857 rebellion has shaped historical discourse for decades. From his early days at Presidency College to earning a DPhil from Oxford and leading The Telegraph as Editor, his journey reflects a deep commitment to history and public thought. With influentia...
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