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March 8, 2019
Meet our new Visiting Artist Fellow, Krupa Makhija , and join her on a journey through the lasting effects and emotions of the 1947 Partition of British India, conveyed through elaborate artwork and symbolic mediums.
Does the issue of ethics apply to all areas of genetics research? Dr. Suresh Subramani of the Tata Institute for Genetics and Society takes a closer look.
Upcoming Events
HARVARD ED PORTAL, ALLSTON
Tuesday, March 12, 6:00 PM
The work of the Mittal Institute's new art fellows, Mahboob Jokhio and Krupa Makhija, invites a deeper reflection on the impact of the Partition of British India. At this exhibition and reception, explore the deeply personal issues of culture, language, and identity in the region through their art.
CGIS SOUTH S010, TSAI AUDITORIUM
Tuesday, March 12, 4:00 PM
In this screening of Nandita Das's new film, Manto, learn how Saadat Hasan Manto, the great Urdu short-story writer, captured the human tragedy of the British India partition. The screening will be followed by a talk with the film's director, Nandita Das.
CGIS SOUTH, BELFER CASE STUDY ROOM S020
Tuesday, March 12, 4:30 PM
In this joint seminar, five panelists will discuss the historical similarities, differences, and legacies of the Wilsonian moment in China, India, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.