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Stories by Anu Kumar

Anu Kumar is a regular Scroll.in contributor. Her new novel, The Language of Longing will be published by Speaking Tiger Books later this summer. She tweets @marginalbeing

A British merchant’s journey from Madras to England that gives a glimpse into early days of colonialism

Showing the punctiliousness of an ethnographer, George Forster documented every detail of his two-year trek. Updated 30 Jul, 2019 04:32pm

Curry from the colonies: The incredible advice for young brides from Raj-era cookbooks

Written for those still living in India, or missing it, these books help understand daily life in colonial times. Updated 02 Jul, 2019 01:32pm

The Indian bowling sensation who left American batsmen flummoxed in the early 20th century

Lauded for his ‘twirling abilities’, Maneckji Jamshedji Bhumgara’s five-wicket hauls made him a match-winner. Updated 14 Jun, 2019 11:14am

The story of the dacoit who spread violence to influence India’s first general elections

Egged on by princes, Bhupat Singh killed innocents to create the impression 'democratic rule’ led to 'lawlessness'. Updated 04 Apr, 2019 03:48pm