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Developing a democratic dialogue
At SAI’s Annual Symposium on May 6, a panel discussion moderated by Homi Bhabha, with Deepa Mehta, Adil Najam, and Michael Sandel addressed questions of democracy across the world.
“A chance of a lifetime”
At an event on May 19 at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, faculty leaders from the Kumbh Mela project shared why studying the world’s largest gathering provided so many lessons for fields such as business, public health, and urban planning.
Congratulations, Class of 2016!
SAI spoke to several graduating students who have been involved with SAI during their time at Harvard.
Webinar: Intellectual Property in Creative Industries
By Kundan Madireddy, Project Manager, and Dr. Shashank Shah, Project Director On May 4th, the Harvard University South Asia Institute (SAI) and Tata Trusts hosted the sixth webinar in its multi-part series on issues connected with Livelihood Creation in India. This...
20th Annual India Poetry Reading at Harvard
On May 15, poets from around New England interpreted the idea of “environment” through poems in Hindi, Bengali, Kashmiri, Urdu, Koshali, Gujarati, Nepali, and more South Asian languages.
Liberal democracy, in South Asia and beyond
How have liberal freedoms (such as freedom of expression, religious practice, and association) been managed in democracies across the world? At SAI’s Symposium on May 6, a panel facilitated by Ashutosh Varshney, Brown University, addressed this question and more.
Reimagining education in Pakistan
What should a school of education in Pakistan look like? On May 6, SAI hosted a roundtable discussion at Harvard to address this question with scholars, administrators, and leaders in the field of education from across the US and Pakistan.
Update from the Harvard Alumni Group in Nepal: US-Nepal relations
“Nepal’s constitution is a milestone, and it’s a living document that should be taken to the people for broader engagement,” said Alaina B. Teplitz, US Ambassador to Nepal, at a recent meeting in Kathmandu of the Harvard Alumni Group in Nepal.
Recap: South Asia Week at Harvard Kennedy School 2016
From April 25 to April 29, The Future of Diplomacy Project and India and South Asia Project hosted the annual South Asia Week with influential practitioners and experts of diplomacy from Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, and the U.S.
The nature of democracy in South Asia
As part of SAI’s Symposium, “Who Speaks for Democracy Across South Asia?” Veena Das, Johns Hopkins University, facilitated a discussion about the manner in which religious differences are managed within South Asia, and how democracy responds to the aspirations and needs of the poor.
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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!