The Hindu·4 min read·medium
A colonial haunt
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Vidya Nesarikar
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A family visits Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, formerly known as Ross Island, reflecting on its history as a British administrative hub built by convict labor. The narrative contrasts the island's colonial past with its current state of natural reclamation and historical significance.
“W ow! Amma, did you see the deer? So many!” Taran pointed to a herd of spotted deer, as he got off the boat at the jetty. A board said: “NSCB Island”.
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