A New Republic

Sidin Vadukut

Podcast by Sidin Vadukut

  1. A New Republic - Episode 14: An Imperial Masterpiece

    15/04/2015

    A New Republic - Episode 14: An Imperial Masterpiece

    In the first of two episodes on the Government of India Act of 1935, I set the context for this masterpiece in Imperial legislation that somehow persists in the daily life of all Indians. Bonus feature: Slightly sexier voice.

    19 min
  2. A New Republic - Episode 13: Gandhi In London

    29/08/2014

    A New Republic - Episode 13: Gandhi In London

    In this episode we explore the aftermath of the Simon Commission, and the sham that were the Round Table Conferences. Sham... but also British political masterstroke. The Indians got seriously played.

    16 min
  3. A New Republic - Episode 12: The Nehru Report

    06/03/2014

    A New Republic - Episode 12: The Nehru Report

    In this episode we explore the complex context and implications of the Nehru Report, why it left Jinnah feeling humiliated, and how it had both positive and negative outcomes. It also contains a selfie featuring Gandhi, Nehru, Jinn... ok, not really.

    23 min
  4. A New Republic - Episode 11: Simon Says

    15/12/2013

    A New Republic - Episode 11: Simon Says

    In this episode we look at the fiasco that was the Simon Commission. This attempt to review Indian government was a failure, but it set the foundation for India's eventual independence. It also perhaps helped make the Indian National Congress the political phenomenon it is today. Also I suggest that the Simon Commission was possibly less horrible than people think it was.

    20 min

  5. 23/09/2013

    A New Republic - Episode 10: The Aundh Experiment

    A full 12 years before independent India drew up its constitution, a small princely state in Western India ratified its own Gandhian constitution. This is a highly compact telling of the story of the Aundh Experiment.

    24 min
  6. A New Republic - Episode 9: In the name of the father

    11/04/2013

    A New Republic - Episode 9: In the name of the father

    In the first of a two-part series of episodes we look at Gandhi's visions of Indian statehood and constitutionalism. The Mahatma is often seen as an exemplary freedom fighter, but a somewhat naive nation builder. The podcast begs to differ. Featuring a cameo appearance by JP Narayan. P.S. Slightly longer than usual. Apologies.

    23 min
  7. A New Republic - Episode 8: Dyarchy

    05/03/2013

    A New Republic - Episode 8: Dyarchy

    In this episode we look very briefly at the legislative implications of the Government of India Act of 1919. While this was an act that was widely reviled at the time, it ironically continues to have lasting influence on the Indian republic. Beware the opening monologue.

    13 min
  8. A New Republic - Episode 7: A colony betrayed

    06/02/2013

    A New Republic - Episode 7: A colony betrayed

    In this episode we look at the aftermath of the First World War on India's nationalist movement, the economic state of affairs, and how British politicians betrayed India's hopes of self-government. Highlights include use of the word "puke".

    16 min
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Podcast by Sidin Vadukut

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  • Creator
    Sidin Vadukut
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2015
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
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    A New Republic