“They Are Not Colonies but Jails”: Indian Indentured Labour in Colonial Mauritius, 1852-1900

By Sascha Auerbach, Department of History, The University of Nottingham To understand the rationale for the research conducted with the generous aid of IAPS seedcorn funding, a little background on the topic of study is necessary. Today, the constant flow of population across the globe—whether as workers, visitors, or refugees—is a common feature of life.  …

Violence Against Women in India: Is ‘Culture’ The Culprit, or Structure?

We're getting excited about the annual Tomlinson Lecture on 3rd March at 6pm. Kavita Krishnan will speak on 'Violence Against Women in India: Is 'Culture' The Culprit, or Structure?' Kavita Krishnan is the Secretary of the All India Progressive Women's Association. Lecture open to all but please register at http://www.tomlinson-lecture.eventbrite.co.uk

UK-India Business Council, growing trade, and reverse colonialism

Written by 3rd year International Relations student, Priyanka Mistry, who undertook an internship in India in July 2015 as part of the British Council Scheme UKIBC, the UK–India Business Council, is a membership based organisation founded in 2007 to promote and increase bilateral trade between the UK and India. Some companies which are part of …