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Dr. Arunima Datta

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Historian I Author of WAITING ON EMPIRE (2023); FLEETING AGENCIES(2021)(winner of NWSA; WAWH; NACBS awards); Traveling Ayahs (winner of CG Award). Views my own

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Dr. Arunima Datta
2 years
Finally happening. my next book will be out soon. Thank you to everyone who supported this! πŸ˜ŠπŸ€—πŸ™ @OxUniPress @OUPAcademic
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Dr. Arunima Datta
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Here is a local history and archives project I did with archives in UK. they have a whole series of shorts. But this is a snapshot …. Wanna know more about travelling ayahs … get in touch πŸ€—.@OUPHistory @OUPAcademic .
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Dr. Arunima Datta
1 month
Looking forward to this.
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SAALG
1 month
The next SAALG Summer meeting will be taking place at the British Library on Monday 23rd of June and will include a tour of the BL conservation studio. RSVP by 17 June, more details on our speakers and programme below.
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Dr. Arunima Datta
2 months
Delighted to share that my article on travelling entertainers/performers in Britain just got published in Journal of Immigrants and Minorities (a journal that has for long inspired me! πŸ₯Ή) .
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Dr. Arunima Datta
3 months
RT @StudiesofHome: Huge thank you to @migrationhist for yesterday's fascinating and moving talk on travelling ayahs. And another wonder….
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Dr. Arunima Datta
4 months
Looking forward to seeing y’all at the event. Thanks to @MuseumoftheHome @OUPHistory for all the support and opportunity!.
@MuseumoftheHome
Museum of the Home
4 months
Take a closer look at A Townhouse in 1878 and the story of Bunoo, an ayah employed to journey from Calcutta (Kolkata) to London with the Stevenson family. Tour and hear more from @migrationhist at our next Housewarming #museumlate on Thu 27 March!. 🎟️
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Dr. Arunima Datta
6 months
A moving review of my book (Waiting on Empire) in Bengali newspaper - Kalantor! πŸ₯ΉπŸ™πŸ½.@OUPHistory
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Dr. Arunima Datta
9 months
Yup … that’s me. If you are at the #SHA #SHA2024 come say πŸ‘‹πŸ½πŸ€—.
@unthistory
UNT History Dept.
9 months
Dr. Datta is going to be delivering the keynote address this keynote this Saturday at the Southern Conference of British Studies, which is a part of the Southern Historical Association!. Link to register here: #UNT #UNThistory.
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Dr. Arunima Datta
9 months
if you're at the Southern conference, this year's keynote speaker might be a familiar face πŸ€—
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Dr. Arunima Datta
1 year
OMG I spotted another review by another scholar. πŸ₯ΉπŸ₯ΉπŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½ thank you so much
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Dr. Arunima Datta
1 year
A moving review of my book πŸ₯ΉπŸ₯ΉπŸ™πŸ½.The reviewer was spot on in how I approached the writing … with lots of emotions
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Dr. Arunima Datta
1 year
This is amazing @GeogSara .I suddenly want to jump to 65+πŸ˜‚.
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Sara Smith
1 year
If you struggle with accepting compliments, my daughter made us all a guide
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Dr. Arunima Datta
1 year
Times of India today cited my work (WAITING ON EMPIRE) on travelling ayahs to allow us more understanding about the Hindujas case. Delighted! @OUPHistory
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Dr. Arunima Datta
1 year
Wow. Thank you! πŸ₯ΉπŸ€— @Himalistan and @SohelS28.
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Sohel
1 year
Glad to be writing for @Himalistan again! This time a review essay of @migrationhist’s excellent book Waiting on Empire.
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Dr. Arunima Datta
1 year
Looking forward to it.
@KhakiLab
KHAKI Lab
1 year
#DidYouKnow? The British Empire’s constant mobility needs across continents were supported by an army of travelling Ayahs from India. Find out more about this at our Online Talk #AyahsAbroad by Arunima Datta on Sat, 25th May at 6 PM IST on Zoom. Admission free. Register now at:
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Dr. Arunima Datta
1 year
Looking forward to speaking at Khaki Tours based on my latest book by @OUPHistory
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Dr. Arunima Datta
1 year
Guess what came home with me today… πŸ₯°πŸ₯ΉπŸ™πŸ½
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Dr. Arunima Datta
1 year
Delivering the Annual Ewing lecture has been a true highlight of this year. So honored! Thank you for hosting me Lycoming and @Laura_Sedd
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Dr. Arunima Datta
1 year
Had so much fun writing this πŸ₯ΉπŸ€—πŸ₯° thank you @JofVictCulture.
@JofVictCulture
Jnl.VictorianCulture
1 year
@migrationhist weaves together the larger histories of colonialism, migration, adaptation, acculturation, and globalization through an incredible history of Indian curry in Britain. Check out 'Curry Tales of the Empire' today! Read here:
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Dr. Arunima Datta
1 year
RT @IHR_britain: Really looking forward to our final seminar of term tonight - please join us in person at the IHR, tonight at 5:30! https:….
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Dr. Arunima Datta
1 year
So honored! Thank you πŸ™πŸ½.
@ManchesterUP
Manchester University Press
1 year
This #WomensHistoryMonth we are happy to welcome Dr Arunima Datta as editor to the Gender in History series at MUP. With expertise in British Empire and Asian history, her perspective promises insights into gender dynamics. #GenderHistory. @migrationhist
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