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Second Annual Mittal Institute Crossroads Program
Applications for the 2018 SAI Crossroads Program open on March 15! Last year, we welcomed 50 first-generation college students from South Asia, Africa and the Middle East to Dubai for a fully-funded career development opportunity with Harvard faculty.
Student Voices: Intergenerational Experiences from the South Asian Diaspora
Sheliza Jamal is a Master’s candidate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, specializing in the Arts in Education. Before Harvard, she had accrued over ten years of teaching experience, both internationally and in Canada. Sheliza has been working at SAI for the past year as the communications intern.
Alum Q+A: Art, Business and Life after Graduation
Sneha Shrestha (also known as IMAGINE in the art world) transcends easy categorization. As a calligraffiti artist, arts educator, curator and social entrepreneur, her day to day – much like her art – is never predictable. SAI recently spoke to Sneha about art, business, and life after graduation.
Mittal Institute Director Tarun Khanna to be on Committee to Choose India’s 20 ‘Institutes of Eminence’
The following article, originally published in ThePrint, covers SAI Director Tarun Khanna’s participation in The Prime Minister’s Committee to select India’s 20 world-class ‘Institutes of Eminence.’
Harvard Faculty Grant Opportunity: Deadline is March 23, 2018
The Lakshmi Mittal South Asia Institute, Harvard University (SAI) offers two grants to support the work of Harvard University Faculty on fields related to South Asia.
Pre-Texts: Using the Arts for Literacy
In an interview with SAI, Professor Doris Sommer (FAS) describes the protocol and philosophy behind Pre-Texts, an arts-based training program for teachers of literacy, critical thinking, and citizenship.
Mittal Institute India Seminar Series: Dr. Richard Cash on Infectious Diseases
SAI’s new India Seminar Series, at our Delhi headquarters, is gathering steam. We have plenty of exciting events planned for Spring 2018 and will continue for the rest of the year and beyond. Here, SAI’s India Country Director, Sanjay Kumar, reports on the most recent event. On Feb 22, Dr. Richard Cash, Senior Lecturer on Global Health at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, spoke about infectious diseases.
Free Online edX Course: “Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies”
SAI Director and Harvard Business School Professor Tarun Khanna, in collaboration with HarvardX, has re-opened his free online course Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies. The six-week course is open for enrollment now and runs from Feb 28-Jul 30, 2018.
30th Anniversary of Harvard’s Student-Produced Ghungroo
Simi Shah ’19 and Ayman Mohamed ’19 discuss this year’s production of Ghungroo with SAI. “In 1988, students organized the first Ghungroo show to raise funds after a cyclone devastated an area in Bangladesh. It has now evolved into an annual dance show that brings people together from South Asia and beyond.”
“Social” Media: How Old Newspapers Help Us Understand Partition
“We learn more about this world-changing event from the stories of men, women and children who were not in the top tiers of the Muslim League or Indian National Congress parties whose history has come to define this seminal event in the world’s memory.” – Nabil A Khan, Visiting Scholar, FXB Center, Harvard
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Welcome to The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute at Harvard University! We are dedicated to exploring the rich and diverse cultures of South Asia through research, education, and engagement. Our institute brings together scholars, students, and practitioners to foster innovative thinking and collaboration. Discover our wide range of programs, events, and resources that celebrate the vibrant tapestry of South Asian heritage. Join us on this exciting journey of knowledge and discovery!