South Asian Studies
Harvard’s Mittal Institute Helped Book a Nine-Day Hindu Recitation at Sanders. Then Its Own Faculty Revolted.
For nine days in August, roughly 1,000 people a day filled Sanders Theatre for a Hindu devotional recitation that Indian outlets hailed as a landmark moment for Harvard. Behind the scenes, the Mittal Institute had spent weeks trying to get Harvard's name off it.
South Asian Studies Department Apologizes for ‘Insensitive’ Image on Sanskrit Program Website After Backlash
The Department of South Asian Studies apologized Friday after an image long displayed on Harvard’s Sanskrit program website — and quietly removed earlier this month — drew criticism from Hindu advocacy groups.
Hundreds of Harvard Students, Faculty Celebrate First Ever South Asian Convocation
Over 200 Harvard students and faculty members gathered on the steps of Widener Library to celebrate the first ever South Asian convocation on Saturday.
CGIS Hosts Seminar on Defensive Cooperation Between Indian Religious Groups
Researchers gathered for a joint seminar on South Asian politics held by Brown University, MIT, and Harvard University’s Weatherhead Center for International Affairs last Friday.
Red & Black Revolution
A world debut of an exhibit of dazibao and woodcuts from 1960's China is on display in the CGIS South Asia Center's lobby. The exhibit is entitled "Red & Black Revolution."
Steel Magnate Renames South Asia Institute with $25 Million Donation
Steel magnate Lakshmi N. Mittal and his family donated $25 million to establish an endowment at Harvard’s South Asia Institute, retitling the institute in his namesake.
The Humanities at Work
The universe of higher education often bemoans a "crisis" in the humanities, with supposedly dwindling numbers and few job prospects. At Harvard, humanities concentrators face a crisis of choice, attempting to balance their passions with factors like stability and employment. For Harvard graduates, the question is not so much whether you’ll get a job with a humanities degree—it’s where.
Author Musharraf Farooqi Discusses Storytelling
Farooqi argued for the need to sometimes rework historical stories, since some have potentially harmful social messages regarding gender, violence, and relationships.
Harvard, Brown Host Pakistani Film Festival
After a recent downturn, the Pakistani film industry is showing signs of renewed life, according to the hosts of the 2015 Harvard-Brown Pakistani Film Festival.
Vigil for Nepal
Over 40 participants gathered outside Memorial Church Thursday to memorialize victims of the recent earthquakes in Nepal.
Vigil Memorializes Victims of Nepal's Earthquakes
Over 40 participants gathered outside Memorial Church Thursday to memorialize victims of the recent earthquakes in Nepal. CORRECTION: A version of this caption incorrectly stated the date of the event. In fact, it was held on Thursday.
Harvard's South Asia Institute Co-sponsors Vigil
Participants hold a "Students for Nepal" banner at a candlelight vigil Thursday. The vigil was cosponsored by Students for Nepal, a Boston-based organization, as well as Harvard's South Asia Institute.
Prof. Talks Causes, Consequences of Umbrella Movement
David Zweig, a social science professor at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, spoke about the Umbrella Movement.
Scholar Discusses Democracy in Islamic States
Cesari, who recently released a book on political systems in Islamic states, said that Islamic states that govern themselves according to both religious and secular principles are not necessarily undemocratic.
Exploring Identity: The Asian American Experience at Harvard
While last year’s “I, Too, Am Harvard” focused on identity and belongingness on a multiracial campus, Harvard’s AAPI students will also examine these concepts within the context of their own community.
Tambiah, Prominent Anthropologist, Remembered as Loving Scholar
Anthropology professor emeritus Stanley J. Tambiah, described by colleagues as one of the giants of 20th century anthropology, was known for his studies of Buddhism and South Asia.
Same Story, New Book: Repackaging Humanities at Harvard
Recently, national news outlets have declared a crisis of the humanities. But at Harvard, the plot gets more complicated. The challenges facing Harvard's humanities necessitate changes to course offerings far more than the core of the humanistic enterprise.
India Poetry Reading
Dr. Bijroy Misra announces the beginning of the 17th Annual India Poetry Reading and encourages audience members to present their poems in the Tsai Auditorium on Saturday evening. In light of recent events, the theme of this year's reading was "healing" and several speakers from the community presented related works of poetry.
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