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Amitav Ghosh: Mumbai for much of its history was kept afloat by the Malwa opium trade

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Updated on: 17 July,2023 02:23 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Nascimento Pinto | nascimento.pinto@mid-day.com

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In an exclusive interview with Mid-day.com, Indian writer Amitav Ghosh says why he is fascinated by the Opium trade, ahead of the launch of his latest non-fiction book ‘Smoke and Ashes’ in Mumbai on July 18. It has previously been the subject of Ibis Trilogy but the Padma Shri awardee also delves into how it shaped many aspects of Indian life

Amitav Ghosh: Mumbai for much of its history was kept afloat by the Malwa opium trade

Amitav Ghosh will be in Mumbai on July 18 for the launch of his latest book ‘Smoke and Ashes’ at the Royal Opera House. Photo Courtesy: Avid Learning

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