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Learning entrepreneurship from South Asia

“When it comes to innovation, I think there is no place better than Harvard to start work on an important initiative,” said Viroopa Volla ’14, who is helping to launch Impact, a magazine about social entrepreneurship written exclusively by students....

Learn About SAI’s Grant Opportunities

Learn About SAI’s Grant Opportunities
SAI has grant opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students, for both research and internships. Learn more by visiting our Students page, where we have information on how to apply, as well as reports from past students who have received SAI grants. Don’t...

SAI Announces Postdoctoral Fellowship!

We are seeking applications for a Harvard University South Asia Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship in South Asia Studies for the Academic Year 2013-2014. For more information, please click here.

Mapping the Kumbh Mela

Mapping the Ephemeral Mega-City: An interdisciplinary research project The Kumbh Mela is a Hindu religious fair that occurs every 12 years at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers on the plains of northern India. The next festival will take pla…

SAI Becomes the South Asia Institute!

The South Asia Initiative has gained formal recognition as an academic institute.   In response to the South Asia Initiative’s demonstrated commitment to the advancement of South Asian studies and programs, the Office of the President and the Office of the...

SAI Grants Open House A Success!

SAI Grants Open House A Success!
SAI’s Grant Open House, held on Monday December 10, featured presentations from eight students who went to South Asia this summer to conduct research or intern at one of the 49 different organizations SAI has partnered with in the region. Nishin Nathwani...

Shiv Nadar Visits Harvard

On Thursday, December 6, Shiv Nadar, Founder and Chairman of HCL Technologies and the Shiv Nadar Foundation, Nikhil Sinha, Founding Vice-Chancellor of Shiv Nadar University and Senior Advisor of the Shiv Nadar Foundation, and Saurav Adhikari, President – Corporate...

SAI Winter Gathering

SAI Winter Gathering
The South Asia Institute Winter Gathering was held on Tuesday, December 4. Performers included Harvard Bhangra and Charun Thattai, a carnatic whistler. Students and other members of the SAI community gathered to share food and celebrate the conclusion of a fantastic...