‘The Miranda Chronicles’: A profoundly human history of one of India’s most prestigious colleges

In the heart of North Delhi, within the stately University of Delhi campus, lies Miranda House – a college that has, for 77 years, stood not just as an institution of higher education, but as a living, breathing force in the lives of generations of Indian women. It was founded in 1948 at a time of national transformation, barely a year after India’s independence, planting the seeds of a revolution in women’s education.

The spirit of the college

The recently published commemorative volume, The Miranda Chronicles: Daughters of Independence, embraces personal narratives from students and faculty, past and present, crafting a vital and profoundly human history – one that captures the texture of everyday life at Miranda House, while also reflecting the social and political changes unfolding outside its walls.

As an alumnus of Miranda House, reading the book was both a nostalgic journey and an insightful exploration of the institution that shaped a formative part of my life and that of my sisters and cousins. The editor, Devjani Ray, has curated a thoughtful balance of history, personal narrative, and cultural reflection, which captures the spirit and evolution of the college. I especially appreciated how some of the pieces delved into lesser-known anecdotes that brought the campus and...

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