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Lives Well Lived: (From left) The author’s relatives Malcolm Abraham on the guitar while Ronnie Abraham looks on; Cecilia at her first Holy Communion; Elizabeth and Fred Higgins, Mellesha Hayden’s grandparents

The Anglo-Indian Stories That Must Be Told

The discourse on the lived experiences of Anglo-Indians can be enriched by listening to the members of the community

24 March 2023

Change Hands: A bungalow that once belonged to an Anglo-Indian family has now been converted to a hostel

The Lost Glory Of McCluskieganj

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

23 March 2023

Missing The Past: Many young Anglo-Indians have left the country. Mostly the elderly have stayed back

The Search For Identity By Young Anglo-Indians

What does being an Anglo-Indian mean for the present generation? Can they ever come together as a community again?

23 March 2023

Slow Lane: A grotto in the lanes between iconic red-bricked buildings at Bow Barracks

Bonhomie In Bow Barracks

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

24 March 2023

Of Better Days  An old colonial bungalow seen in the picture is owned by the church. It is now in ruins. Damyanti (in red), who runs a small tea stall by the road, and a school teacher now live in the bungalow

McCluskieganj: The Ghost of 'Mini England'

The colourful people who lived there made McCluskieganj what it was. Alas, only a few are left now

23 March 2023

The Trend Breaker:  Kitty Texeira has broken the stereotype of the Anglo-Indian community by marrying a local tribal man

The Custard Apple’s Seed

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

23 March 2023

Verdant Vignette: Bakshi Bungalow, where the film A Death In The Gunj, directed by Konkona Sen Sharma was shot

Gunj Diary: A Riot Of Colours In McCluskieganj

A travelogue detailing the sights and smells of India’s quaint Anglo-Indian town in Jharkhand

23 March 2023

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Support System: Hazel Cross is one of the six current residents of the Grant Govan Homes

Fading Twilight: An Afternoon At Delhi's Grant Govan Old Age Home For Anglo Indians

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

23 March 2023

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23 March 2023
The Anglo-Indians Of Mhow

The Anglo-Indians Of Mhow

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...


23 March 2023
Anglo-Indians In Whitefield: Preserving The Present

Anglo-Indians In Whitefield: Preserving The Present

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...


23 March 2023
The Story of McCluskieganj

The Story of McCluskieganj

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...


23 March 2023
Heterotopia

Heterotopia

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


23 March 2023
The Future Of Anglo-Indians In India

The Future Of Anglo-Indians In India

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...


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22 March 2023
A Game of Numbers: Do The Census Really Tell The Story Of Anglo-Indians?

A Game of Numbers: Do The Census Really Tell The Story Of Anglo-Indians?

In an Exclusive Interview with Outlook, Anglo-Indian nominated MLA from Jharkhand Glen Joseph Galstaun unpacks the political farce that abolished the...


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