Going South
Podcast Description
Welcome to Going South—a podcast that dives deep into the heart of South Asia, exploring its rich cultures, complex histories, and dynamic political landscapes.
Hosted by me, Ria Chakrabarty, Senior Policy Director at Hindus for Human Rights, this podcast is your guide to understanding one of the world’s most diverse and influential regions. In a time when South Asia’s impact on global politics, culture, and economics is growing, Going South invites you to engage with the stories that shape the region and its people.
Each episode brings you conversations with leading voices—historians, journ
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as human rights, constitutional issues, cultural narratives, and historical context, with episodes that examine topics like India's shifting political landscapes, the role of grassroots movements, and the implications of ethnonationalism, exemplified by the inaugural episode featuring Aakar Patel discussing the socio-political climate in India.
Welcome to Going South—a podcast that dives deep into the heart of South Asia, exploring its rich cultures, complex histories, and dynamic political landscapes.
Hosted by me, Ria Chakrabarty, Senior Policy Director at Hindus for Human Rights, this podcast is your guide to understanding one of the world’s most diverse and influential regions. In a time when South Asia’s impact on global politics, culture, and economics is growing, Going South invites you to engage with the stories that shape the region and its people.
Each episode brings you conversations with leading voices—historians, journ
In this episode of Going South, we talk to legal scholar Arpeeta Shams Mizan about Bangladesh as it enters a new era. In this episode, we discuss the legacies of genocide and colonialism on the people of Bangladesh today, and how mass movements, in particular, have driven the country forward. Mizan provides compelling insights into the experiences of Bangladesh’s cultural and religious minorities, and argues that Bangladesh must shake off its colonial legacies to truly build an inclusive society. Join us for a wide-ranging discussion about how Bangladesh’s history informs its current challenges and future possibilities.
Reading List
“The Cruel Birth of Bangladesh” – Archer K. Blood
“Bangladesh: Legacy of Blood” – Anthony Mascarenhas
“A History of Bangladesh” – Willem Van Schendel
“Ekattorer Dinguli” (The Days of ‘71) – Jahanara Imam
“Ekattorer Diary” (The Diary of 1971) – Sufia Kamal
“The Golden Age: A Novel” – Tahmima Anam
“The Blood Telegram: Nixon, Kissinger and a Forgotten Genocide” – Gary J. Bass
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