Across the Kalapani: The Bihari Presence in Mauritius
This book analyses the roots of Bihari migration from the 19th century to the present day and assesses the experiences of Biharis in Mauritius. Uniquely in the Bihari diaspora, in the multi-ethnic, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural Republic of Mauritius, Biharis have become crucial power brokers. Since Independence in 1968, every Prime Minister of Mauritius [bar one, during a brief power-sharing experiment] has been not only Indian but of Bihari descent. Across the Kalapani brings together academics, activists and artists in a unique exploration of the overseas Biharis. The illustrations, poems and archival sources which have been used in the book provide a new dimension to the story of the Bihari presence in Mauritius.
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The Centre for Research on Indian Ocean Societies [CRIOS] was set up in 1997 by a group of researchers based in Mauritius and with a common interest in the study of the societies of the Indian Ocean region.
The objectives of the Centre are:
(a) To act as a forum and to organise local and international conferences to discuss social,
cultural, and heritage issues.
(b) To act as a centre for documentation and information on the social sciences as pertaining to
Mauritius and the Indian Ocean region.
(c) To act as a consultancy and advisory body on social, cultural and heritage issues.
(d) To promote and carry out research on the social sciences as pertaining to
(e) To establish links and to promote collaborative projects with relevant institutions.
(f) To popularise the shared heritage and cultures of the peoples of the Indian Ocean
(g) To initiate and promote publications in the above fields.
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