This lecture was delivered at the 'What is History' regional conference held in Bulandshahr in October 2024. A Personal Journey with History Before I begin, let me briefly refer to the background that animates this paper. Although I am not a historian, in this presentation, I put before you certain concerns relating to history. Currently, I teach Gender Studies and my background is in the field of Cultural Studies. While I am not trained as a historian, I have always been int

History for Peace is undertaking a new public history initiative with interactive sessions and workshops on the historical craft. This public history series aims to take conversations about history outside the classroom, to expand the consciousness of citizens and to create a critical public sphere.

This lecture was delivered at the 'What is History' regional conference held in Bulandshahr in October 2024.

This lecture was delivered at the regional conference on 'What is History' held in Bulandshahr, October 2024.

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This lecture was delivered at the Idea of Belonging Conference in Coimbatore on 5, 6 October, 2024

This lecture was delivered at the Idea of Belonging Conference in Coimbatore on 5, 6 October 2024.

This lecture was delivered at the Idea of Belonging Conference held in Coimbatore on 5, 6 October 2024.

This lecture was delivered at the annual History for Peace conference on the 'Idea of Belonging' held in Calcutta, 2024.

This conversation was part of the annual History for Peace conference on the 'Idea of Belonging' which took place in Calcutta, 2024.

This lecture was delivered at the annual History for Peace conference on the 'Idea of Belonging' held in Calcutta, 2024.

This lecture was delivered at the annual History for Peace conference on the 'Idea of Belonging' held in Calcutta, 2024.

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This talk was delivered at the annual History for Peace conference on 'The Idea of Belonging' in Calcutta, 2024.

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This lecture was delivered at the Idea of Justice Conference in Noida on 13th May 2024.

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