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Long Story Short Season 2

An Unforgettable Guide to India’s Past

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Long Story Short Season 2

Written by: The Paperclip
Narrated by: Arun Sridhar
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Welcome to Long Story Short, an Audible Original podcast brought to you by Paperclip Media & Entertainment production. Join us on Season 2, as we bring to you stories of wondrous foreigners who visited India and influenced its history, one way or another.

At Long Story Short, we bring history to life, one fascinating story at a time.

©2023 The Paperclip (P)2023 The Paperclip Asia India South Asia
Episodes
  • S2E1: On Her Majesty’s Service

    S2E1: On Her Majesty’s Service

     The Australian Who Fought for Jhansi Ki Rani
    Jan 22 2024

    We know that when the Maharaja of Jhansi died in 1853, the British East India Company refused to recognize the claim of his adopted heir and issued an order for Jhansi's annexation instead. But did you know that when faced with the potential loss of her kingdom, the fiery Laxmibai appointed a tenacious, anti-colonialist, and maverick Australian lawyer to fight her case against Jhansi's annexation?

    Today we reveal all.

    Script: Shreya Bhanja and Debayan Dasgupta of Saucepan Collective

    Host: Arun Sridhar

    Research & Edit: Banshori Bhattacharya, Srinwantu Dey and Arun Sridhar

    Recording: Caprino Studio, UK

    Editing & Initial Sound Design: Arun Sridhar

    Sound Mixing & Mastering: Mr. Swaminathan ThiruGnanaSambandam

    Music Composer: Dr.ShivaShankar Sadasivam

    Fact-checking: Joseph John

    Visit https://thepaperclip.in/podcast/long-story-short for all the detailed sources, citation and references

    Visit https://thepaperclip.in/support to find out how you can support Paperclip and to provide feedback

    Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/Paperclip_In and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepaperclipofficial/
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    16 mins
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  • S2E2: The Curious Origin of Himachali Apples

    S2E2: The Curious Origin of Himachali Apples

     An American Monk in India’s Freedom Struggle
    Jan 22 2024

    Today we present the incredible journey of an American missionary, orchardist, author, and freedom fighter who, despite Herculean odds, played a pivotal role in transforming Himachal Pradesh into the 'Apple Bowl of India'. A visionary also known as the 'Economic Emancipator of the Hills'.

    Tune in.

    Script: Shreya Bhanja and Debayan Dasgupta of Saucepan Collective

    Host: Arun Sridhar

    Research & Edit: Banshori Bhattacharya, Srinwantu Dey and Arun Sridhar

    Recording: Caprino Studio, UK

    Editing & Initial Sound Design: Arun Sridhar

    Sound Mixing & Mastering: Mr. Swaminathan ThiruGnanaSambandam

    Music Composer: Dr.ShivaShankar Sadasivam

    Fact-checking: Joseph John

    Visit https://thepaperclip.in/podcast/long-story-short for all the detailed sources, citation and references

    Visit https://thepaperclip.in/support to find out how you can support Paperclip and to provide feedback

    Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/Paperclip_In and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepaperclipofficial/
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    13 mins
    Free with 30-day trial
  • S2E3: The Wonder Woman of Gulistan

    S2E3: The Wonder Woman of Gulistan

     The Australian Nanny Who Delivered a Baby Girl during the Battle of Saragarhi
    Jan 22 2024

    Two events collide in today's surreal potboiler: the heart-breaking heroics of 21 Sikh soldiers as they try and stave off a ferocious army of Afghan tribesmen, and the unbridled courage demonstrated by an Australian nanny as she races against time to save lives even in the face of flying bullets. Do they succeed? Does she?

    Find out in today's episode of Long Story Short.

    Script: Shreya Bhanja and Debayan Dasgupta of Saucepan Collective

    Host: Arun Sridhar

    Research & Edit: Banshori Bhattacharya, Srinwantu Dey and Arun Sridhar

    Recording: Caprino Studio, UK

    Editing & Initial Sound Design: Arun Sridhar

    Sound Mixing & Mastering: Mr. Swaminathan ThiruGnanaSambandam

    Music Composer: Dr.ShivaShankar Sadasivam

    Fact-checking: Joseph John

    Visit https://thepaperclip.in/podcast/long-story-short for all the detailed sources, citation and references

    Visit https://thepaperclip.in/support to find out how you can support Paperclip and to provide feedback

    Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/Paperclip_In and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepaperclipofficial/
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    18 mins
    Free with 30-day trial
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