{"product_id":"the-deoliwallahs-the-true-story-of-the-1962-chinese-indian-internment-hardcover","title":"The Deoliwallahs: The True Story of the 1962 Chinese Indian Internment - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoy Ma\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDilip D'Souza\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eShashi Tharoor\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Deoliwallahs \u003c\/i\u003esheds light on a lesser-known chapter of Indian history--the internment of Chinese Indians following the 1962 Sino-Indian War. During the war, around 3,000 Indians of Chinese descent were detained in a camp in Deoli, Rajasthan, under suspicion of espionage. Many of these individuals had deep roots in India, with families that had lived there for generations. The book recounts their harrowing experiences, including abrupt arrests, harsh conditions in the camp, and the emotional toll of being ostracized by their own country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlternating between historical context and the personal stories of survivors, authors Joy Ma and Dilip D'Souza weave together a compelling and emotional account of a nearly forgotten community of people interned against their will. The book draws parallels with other instances of internment, such as the Japanese American experience during World War II, highlighting the universal themes of identity, citizenship, and the consequences of fear-driven policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA documentary, \u003ci\u003eVoices of Deoli\u003c\/i\u003e (2025), directed by Lulu Men with author Joy Ma serving as executive producer, along with Michael Cheng and Neela D'Souza, also shares the stories of survivors and, like the book, serves as a powerful reminder of the fragility of rights and the impact of prejudice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJOY MA was born in Deoli Camp, where more than three thousand people of Chinese origin were interned in Rajasthan. She is the producer of the associated film \u003ci\u003eVoices of Deoli\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDILIP D'SOUZA is a Mumbai-based writer and journalist. He is the author of seven books, including \u003ci\u003eRoadrunner: An Indian Quest in America\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBranded by Law: Looking at India's Denotified Tribes.\u003c\/i\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 236\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 8.67 x 5.52 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 08, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56371134824753,"sku":"9781978845404","price":32.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/y0rrsWuR6V9781978845404.webp?v=1789793527","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/the-deoliwallahs-the-true-story-of-the-1962-chinese-indian-internment-hardcover","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}