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Novel reveals dark history of Madras Ice House
Published Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · Updated October 7
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The Ice House in Madras (now Chennai) was built in 1842 by Frederic Tudor and used to store naturally formed ice imported from New England.
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- The Hindu
The article emphasizes the importance of Jeyamohan's novel in bringing to light a forgotten history of labor exploitation and resistance in colonial Madras, particularly focusing on the experiences of Dalit workers and the intellectual contributions of Pandit Iyothee Thass.
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