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India & Pakistan '07

In 1947 India gained independence from Great Britain.

The Indian subcontinent was partitioned into Hindu-dominated but nominally secular India and the newly-created Muslim state of Pakistan.

60 years on, we look at the continuing religious and personal repercussions.

Features

  • India & Pakistan '07 India & Pakistan '07

    Find out more about the season, celebrate Indian culture and read more about the history of partition - from the people who were there to see it.

  • Indian family in brightly-coloured clothing standing on a busy roadside Video Nation

    Short films following the British Asian experience in the UK, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, exploring family life, culture, faith, history and youth.

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Personal journeys

  • Neha Malhotra

    Neha's journey
    A Hindu teenager retraces her grandparents' footsteps

  • Qasim Ahmed

    Qasim's journey
    An 18-year-old Muslim sets off to explore his family history

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