COVER STORY
Where are Anglo-Indians, as a community, heading? What does the future hold for them? Will they be around or would they be relegated to the pages of history books?
Outlook Magazine - 1 April 2023
McCluskieganj was once to be the 'mooluk' of Anglo-Indians and now, the decrepit bungalows here are a metaphor for the identity of the community that says betrayal was their fate.
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In an Exclusive Interview with Outlook, Anglo-Indian nominated MLA from Jharkhand Glen Joseph Galstaun unpacks the political farce that abolished the nomination of the community members in Parliament and state assemblies
There was a time in the 40s when many Anglo-Indian families moved to Mhow. Most of them worked as railways personnel. But now, most of the families have moved abroad
Established as an Anglo-Indian village in 1800s, Whitefield in Bengaluru is now an IT hub. However, in some lanes, one can still find ‘Little Gem’ and ‘Perfect Peace’—names of houses of Anglo-Indian families
The Grant Govan Homes is a refuge for elderly Anglo-Indians in the capital where a little part of the Raj continues to live out its last days of glory
The discourse on the lived experiences of Anglo-Indians can be enriched by listening to the members of the community
Journalist Vikas Kumar Jha first visited McCluskieganj in 1990 to write a story for a magazine. But he fell in love with the unique Anglo-Indian town and ended up writing a novel that has won many awards and accolades
Kitty Texeira, an Anglo-Indian woman, has been living in McCluskieganj for decades, searching for her identity. An extract from Vikas Kumar Jha’s novel
What does being an Anglo-Indian mean for the present generation? Can they ever come together as a community again?
There is no dearth of prejudice and stereotyping of Anglo-Indians in 19th century English literature
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In an Exclusive Interview with Outlook, Anglo-Indian nominated MLA from Jharkhand Glen Joseph Galstaun unpacks the political farce that abolished the nomination of the community members in Parliament and state assemblies
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There was a time in the 40s when many Anglo-Indian families moved to Mhow. Most of them worked as railways personnel. But now, most of the families have moved abroad
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Established as an Anglo-Indian village in 1800s, Whitefield in Bengaluru is now an IT hub. However, in some lanes, one can still find ‘Little Gem’ and ‘Perfect Peace’—names of houses of Anglo-Indian families
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The Grant Govan Homes is a refuge for elderly Anglo-Indians in the capital where a little part of the Raj continues to live out its last days of glory
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The discourse on the lived experiences of Anglo-Indians can be enriched by listening to the members of the community
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Journalist Vikas Kumar Jha first visited McCluskieganj in 1990 to write a story for a magazine. But he fell in love with the unique Anglo-Indian town and ended up writing a novel that has won many awards and accolades
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Kitty Texeira, an Anglo-Indian woman, has been living in McCluskieganj for decades, searching for her identity. An extract from Vikas Kumar Jha’s novel
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What does being an Anglo-Indian mean for the present generation? Can they ever come together as a community again?
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There is no dearth of prejudice and stereotyping of Anglo-Indians in 19th century English literature
OTHER STORIES
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The representation of Anglo-Indians in cinema betrays a desire for an alternative emotional history of cosmopolitanism
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Although it features in the name of the film, the movie 'A Death In The Gunj' focuses more on the death and the events leading up to it and not so much on the gunj itself.
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With the loss of political reservation, the Anglo-Indian community—through appeals and surveys—decides to take matters into its own hands
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The number of Anglo-Indians living in this hub in Kolkata may have gone down, but what lives on is the sense of community and camaraderie
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The colourful people who lived there made McCluskieganj what it was. Alas, only a few are left now
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In the 1930s and 40s, Anglo-Indians who moved to McCluskieganj, their new home, had a tough time settling in because of the lack of basic amenities
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Anglo-Indians have a rich history of excelling at sports from a young age thanks to familial and infrastructural support. But is there more to their success?
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The harassment of the marginalised in Assam is a modus operandi of the xenophobic and patriarchal nature of the state since its inception
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A therapist describes his experience of aiding the Turkish people who faced incredible losses after the earthquakes in February
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A travelogue detailing the sights and smells of India’s quaint Anglo-Indian town in Jharkhand
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A world within a world is running out of time. But the voices of McCluskieganj’s past continue to resonate within its ruins, even as development takes over
