Category : News

Video: The COVID-19 Crisis in India: What is the Way Forward?

May 20, 2021 | Announcements, Community, COVID-19, In Region, India, News, South Asia in the News

On May 13, the Lancet Citizens’ Commission on Reimagining India’s Health System held a joint webinar with the Lancet COVID-19 Commission India Task Force on “The COVID-19 Crisis in India: What is the Way Forward?” The webinar, the first in a new series, engaged academics, practitioners and the public about the recent COVID-19 pandemic surge in India. The discussion focused on the short and long-term actions that are needed to address the impact

The Mittal Institute’s 2021 Seed for Change Winners

May 20, 2021 | Announcements, India, News, Pakistan, Students

With a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship in India and Pakistan, the Mittal Institute’s annual Seed for Change competition aims to award Harvard students with grant prizes for interdisciplinary student projects that positively impact societal, economic, and environmental issues. Learn more about the funded projects.

Walking inCommon: An Exploration of Visual Artist Naiza Khan’s Work

May 20, 2021 | Announcements, Arts Program, Bangladesh, Community, COVID-19, In Region, India, Myanmar, News, Pakistan

In a conversation with the Mittal Institute this week, Naiza Khan, a visual artist who splits her time between London and Karachi, explored the impact of the pandemic on her creative processes and methods of making art. This past year, COVID-19 drastically changed the landscape of possibilities for modes of working and presented new opportunities to engage in making work alongside other artists.

Buddhist Nuns and Biodiversity: Winter Student Grant Report

May 13, 2021 | Announcements, In Region, India, News

With the support of the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute, Harvard Graduate School of Design student Emma Lewis carried out three weeks of remote research with the Ladakh Nuns Association (LNA) in Leh, Ladakh. Her core intention was to begin recording the experiences of Tibetan Buddhist nuns working at the intersection of healthcare, conservation, and climate change response in Ladakh.

South Asian Poets of New England Pen Odes to Mother Nature in 25th Annual Meeting

May 13, 2021 | Arts Program, Community, In Region, News

A brief history of the South Asian Poets of New England (SAPNE) and an interview with one of its core committee members

Animal Markets and Infectious Diseases: Research by the Animal Law & Policy Program at Harvard Law School

May 13, 2021 | Community, In Region, News, South Asia in the News

Three in four emerging infectious diseases are spread to humans from animals. Yet, the nature of our relationship with animals and the forces that drive this risk are only now beginning to come into focus. Our research, led by the Animal Law & Policy Program at Harvard Law School, operates at the intersection of public health, conservation, and animal welfare to better understand these connections and what can be done to prevent future outbreaks.

COVID-19 in Pakistan: Stemming the Third Wave

May 6, 2021 | Announcements, COVID-19, In Region, News, Pakistan

More than a year into the pandemic, Pakistan is fighting the third wave that is sweeping across its main urban centers. The hospitalization statistics increased manifold compared to the first and the second wave. However, after a relentless increase, the statistics are now beginning to register a slight respite. The seven-day moving average of the positive percentage now stands at 9.8%. Despite this trend, caution needs to reign supreme.

KamyabiTest: Educational Assessment App

May 6, 2021 | In Region, News, Pakistan

Isabel Macdonald, a Harvard doctoral student in public policy, was the recipient of a Mittal Institute Seed for Change grant in 2020. Isabel’s research focuses on education and financial inclusion, and her current projects include an analysis of training for microfinance borrowers in Pakistan, and a framework for the political economy of education reform. The following is a report on her project, KamyabiTest, a smartphone app that better helps Pakistani teachers track student progress.

Need of the Hour is to Ensure Well-being of the Vulnerable, Whom We Failed Last Time: An Op-Ed by Vikram Patel

Apr 29, 2021 | Announcements, COVID-19, Faculty, In Region, India

Our political class must set aside differences to act quickly and with compassion to ensure economic security and well-being of the vulnerable, as we fight back second wave of Covid-19, says Vikram Patel in an Op-Ed for The Indian Express.

Please Donate to Support India’s Fight Against COVID-19: Learn More Here

Apr 29, 2021 | Announcements, COVID-19, India, News

A fundraiser by South Asian students in the US in support of India’s fight against Covid-19. The fundraiser is running in partnership with GiveIndia, which works closely with organizations on the ground to address critical needs. The platform provides transparent information on fund disbursement and accepts USD, INR and other currencies.

Video: Innovating in the Health Sector in India

Apr 28, 2021 | Announcements, In Region, India, News

On Monday, April 19, a panel of experts came together to discuss innovations in the public health sector, translating health research into practice, and the challenges of creating an enabling environment for these innovations to thrive.

Cultivating Trust Can Unlock India’s Growth Potential

Apr 28, 2021 | In Region, India, News

On April 22, Professor Tarun Khanna, Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor, Harvard Business School, and Director, Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute, Harvard University, addressed the Thirteenth Session of the Distinguished Global Indian Speaker Series (DGISS) organized by Amity University Gurgaon.