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Hindi Stories and Novels8/8_Jasoos Shehzadi_Srabani BasuNoor Inayat Khan, the first female wireless operator to be flown into occupied France, was shot at Dachau. The descendant of Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, Noor was born in Moscow and raised in the Sufi style of Islam. From this unlikely background she became the only Asian secret agent in Europe in World War II, was one of three women in the SOE to be awarded the George Cross and the Croix de Guerre. Shrabani Basu's new book tells the full story of this extraordinarily heroic woman.2024-08-051h 13Hindi Stories and Novels7/8_Jasoos Shehzadi _Srabani BasuSpy Princess: The Life of Noor Inayat Khan is a book that traces the life of children's story writer and decorated British secret agent of the Second World War, Noor Inayat Khan. It was researched and written by Shrabani Basu, and first published in the United Kingdom in 2006 by Sutton Publishing. The book has a foreword by M. R. D. Foot and contains information from her formerly secret personal Special Operations Executive (SOE) files, released in 2003.2024-08-021h 16Hindi Stories and Novels2_Jasoos Shehzadi | Shrabani Basuप्रख्यात बादशाह टीपू सुल्तान की वंशज नूर इनायत ख़ान द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध के दौरान एक गुप्तचर थीं। वे पहली महिला रेडियो ऑपरेटर थीं, जिन्हें जर्मनी के कब्ज़े वाले फ्रांस में भेजा गया था। उनके साथ छल किया गया और 13 सितम्बर, 1944 को उनकी हत्या कर दी गई। तब वे मात्र तीस वर्ष की थीं।2024-07-261h 00
Truecopy THINK - Malayalam Podcastsഹോംസിനെ അനുകരിച്ച് ആർതർ കോനൻ ഡോയൽ തെളിയിച്ച ഒരു കുറ്റകൃത്യത്തിന്റെ കഥഷെർലക് ഹോംസിൻ്റെ സ്രഷ്ടാവെന്ന നിലയിലുള്ള എഴുത്തുജീവിതത്തിനിടയിൽ യഥാർത്ഥ ജീവിതത്തിലെ കുറ്റാന്വേഷണവുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട ഒന്നുരണ്ട് അധ്യായങ്ങൾ കൂടി സർ ആർതർ കോനൻ ഡോയലിനുണ്ട്. അതിലൊന്ന് വളരെയധികം അന്താരാഷ്ട്ര ശ്രദ്ധ നേടിയ സംഭവമായിരുന്നു. അതാണ്, ജീവചരിത്രരചനകളിലൂടെ പ്രശസ്തയായ ശ്രബാനി ബസു തന്റെ ഏറ്റവും പുതിയ പുസ്തകത്തിന് പ്രമേയമാക്കുന്നത്- ജിനീഷ് കുഞ്ഞിലിക്കാട്ടിൽ എഴുതുന്നു.
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Hindi Stories and Novels1_Jasoos Sehzadi_Shrabani BasuOn 13 September 1944, Noor Inayat Khan, the first female wireless operator to be flown into occupied France, was shot at Dachau. The descendant of Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, Noor was born in Moscow and raised in the Sufi style of Islam.2024-07-231h 18
Echoes of HistoryThe Crown's Greatest Jewel: The Koh-i-Noor DiamondThe literal jewel in the British crown, the Koh-i-Noor diamond has a history as rich as its caratage. Queen Victoria received it from the last maharaja of the Sikh Empire, and it has become a symbol of British colonialism ever since - even in the eyes of the Empress of India herself.In this episode, thanks to a glitch in the Animus, Dan Snow steps in to interview Shrabani Basu about the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond - its origin and its storied journey to modern day controversy.Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast...2024-07-2331 min
Dan Snow's History Hit2. The British Empire: The Raj and Indian IndependenceThis is the story of the British Empire in India. Over two episodes, we'll chart India's history from the birth of the Mughal Empire until the Partition of India. Joining us is Shrabani Basu, a journalist, historian and author of books including Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen's Closest Confidant.In this second episode, Dan and Shrabani discuss how East India Company officials abused their rule to amass vast personal fortunes. We hear about the transition to colonial rule under the British Raj, and how imperial dominance led to a fervent Indian independence movement...2024-03-2858 minDan Snow's History Hit1. The British Empire: Mughals & the East India CompanyThis is the story of the British Empire in India. Over two episodes, we'll chart India's history from the birth of the Mughal Empire until the Partition of India. Joining us is Shrabani Basu, a journalist, historian and author of books including Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen's Closest Confidant.In this first episode, Dan and Shrabani look at the origins of the British Empire in India. We hear about the reigns of the mighty Mughal Emperors and the appearance of a nascent trading company from a far-flung kingdom that would supplant them as...2024-03-2740 min
Down the Line: a Secret Army podcastEpisode 9: Too Near HomeThere is trouble in Paris and Lisa is about to get in very deep water in nearby Senlis. But when her uncle Gaston finds himself interrogated by Kessler himself it is set to be a dark day for Lifeline.
As they review Too Near Home, AJ and Andy discuss its writer, master of suspense and spy storytelling - Robert Barr, the reliably distinctive direction of Viktors Ritelis and, thanks to the appearance of Souad Faress as Maria, the hidden history of the people of colour who played key roles as airmen and resistance workers during the war. ...2024-03-021h 17
Jaipur BytesNoor Inayat Khan - Enemy of the Reich: Rick Stroud and Shrabani Basu in conversationThis episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!2023-08-1518 min
Books of My LifeShrabani Basu on journalism and historical fictionIn the third episode of Books of My Life season two, host Hareth Al Bustani interviews Indian historian, journalist and author Shrabani Basu.
The truly great history writer walks a fine line between dramatisation and documentation – a balance Basu has mastered admirably.
Basu famously wrote Victoria and Abdul, a historical novel later adapted into a feature film. Somewhat of a sleuth herself, she also wrote a fascinating account of Arthur Conan Doyle’s efforts to rescue a Parsi lawyer from injustice.
In the episode, Al Bustani and Basu discuss the remarkable correlations between hist...2023-07-1923 min
Lady Carnarvon's Official PodcastVictoria & Abdul: Shrabani BasuMy guest this month is a dear friend, and renowned author, Shrabani Basu.Shrabani is an Indian journalist and historian who is perhaps best known for writing the true story of 'Victoria & Abdul' about Queen Victoria's friendship with an Indian attendant Abdul Karim. It was a joy to sit down and talk to Shrabani - I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. You can hear more episodes of Lady Carnarvon's Official Podcasts at https://www.ladycarnarvon.com/podcast/New episodes are published on the first day of every mo...2023-06-3029 min
The Goldster Conversations PodcastShrabani Basu and Lucinda Hawksley - The Goldster Conversations Podcast
Victoria & Abdul is the story of the controversial relationship between Queen Victoria and a young Indian servant called Abdul Karim who arrived in court as a special present for her Golden Jubilee. Soon he became the Queen’s favourite, was promoted to being her Munshi or teacher, taught the Queen Urdu and introduced her to curries. Based on previously unseen journals and letters, Shrabani Basu uncovered this hidden story that rocked the establishment. Her book has since been made into an Oscar-nominated film starring Dame Judi Dench.
Shrabani Basu is a journalist and Sunday Times best-selling author. Her boo...2023-06-3058 minJaipur BytesThe Mystery of the Parsee Lawyer: Shrabani Basu in conversation with Tanuj SolankiThis episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!2023-06-0919 min
ARGUMENTATIVE INDIANS PODCASTShould independent India honour the soldiers of British Indian Army?SPEAKERSLt. General Ajay Kumar SinghPVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd.), former Commander in Chief of Southern Command of Indian Army, 11th Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and currently Advisor to O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU). Shrabani BasuJournalist and Author of many critically acclaimed books including For King and Another Country: Indian Soldiers on the Western Front 1914-18 and Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen’s Closest Confidant, and Spy Princess: The Life of Noor Inayat Khan. Shrabani is a frequent commentator on Indian history on British tele...2023-05-251h 32Dan Snow's History HitThe Koh-i-Noor DiamondThe enormous Cullinan Diamond will be on display at Charles III Coronation, but the diamond that's missing - the Koh-i-Noor - is the one that everyone's been talking about. Its splendour captured the eyes and imaginations of rulers for centuries, from the Persian conqueror Nader Shah to Queen Victoria. But how did this symbol of Mughal power and prestige come to hold a central role in the British coronation ceremony? Dan is joined by journalist and historian Shrabani Basu as she traces the story of the diamond, navigating the epic twists and turns of South Asian history, the power...2023-04-1731 min
Heroine CityNoor Inayat KhanIn this episode, host Lynsey Shaw is joined by acclaimed author and journalist Shrabani Basu to talk about World War II wireless operator and special operations executive, Noor Inayat Khan.Shrabani's books include For King and Another Country: Indian Soldiers on the Western Front 1914-18, Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen’s Closest Confidant (now a major motion picture,) and Spy Princess: The Life of Noor Inayat Khan. She has always combined her journalism with her love of history and all her books have evolved from her observations about the shared histories of India an...2023-03-1358 min
Dan Snow's History HitQueen Victoria's FuneralThe Queen's body has been taken to Westminster Hall in London, where she will lie in state for the public to visit and pay their respects. Over the past week since her death, we've seen a number of ceremonies and protocols enacted across the country to mark the end of her reign and life. These arrangements and the funeral we can expect to see on Monday follows a precedent set by Queen Victoria upon her death in January 1901. Before Queen Victoria, royal funerals had been quiet, private affairs held at night but Victoria left very clear instructions that she...2022-09-1525 min
Food Matters Live PodcastHow curry conquered the worldThere is no doubt that the UK is a nation of curry lovers, curry addicts even, with many of our best, and biggest nights out happening in Indian restaurants.
They are a huge player in the UK food industry. Estimates vary, but one trade group suggests curry houses employ 100,000 people and have annual sales of £4.2 billion. And that’s not even counting supermarket sales, recipe book sales, and so on.
The impact on our food culture is immense.
And the UK is not alone. In so many parts of the world, there’s a big curry...2022-08-1551 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.21 Shrabani Basu: Uncovering Arthur Conan Doyle’s Solitary Case As A Detective!Find out how she writes about the famous detective writer helping an Indian Parsee man who was wrongfully convicted of murder. Tara and Michelle chat with Shrabani Basu on how she attempts to give a complete perspective to the George Edalji case in her latest book “The Mystery of the Parsee Lawyer”. Shrabani Basu talks about how an auction of a series of letters exchanged between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the Chief of Police of Staffordshire led her to start this book. What was so special about this case that made the famous novelist investigate it perso...2022-06-2138 min
The Literary CityShrabani Basu On Why Queen Victoria Loved Abdul Karim And How Conan Doyle Saved A Parsee LawyerSend us a textA few years ago, I went to a movie theatre in New York City’s Chelsea, a theatre that screens indie films, to watch this new movie, Victoria & Abdul. It is a story of how Abdul Karim, a servant to Victoria, who was then Queen of England, came to be her closest confidant. A touching tale.After the movie, in the foyer, I overheard one woman asking her friend in a most puzzled tone, “Is that what the museum in London is called? Victoria and...Abdul?!” “No dear,” her friend replied and set her...2022-05-2432 min