This Week's Top Stories
October 11, 2019
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Sakshi Gupta
, a sculptor, multimedia artist, and one of our newest Visiting Artist Fellows, explores the human condition, transformation, and momentariness through art. Next week, she and
Sagar Chhetri
will exhibit their work and discuss the inspiration and meaning behind their creations.
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Did you miss our recent seminar on nationalist and populist leadership in Brazil and India? If so, check out our latest podcast from the event and listen to Professors
Rachel Brulé
,
Bruno Carvalho
, and
Patrick Heller
discuss what this type of leadership means for Brazil, India, and the world.
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Our
Museums & The City Workshop
in partnership with CSMVS in Mumbai connected participants in a discussion about envisioning the museum as a forum, a cultural infrastructure, and more, to create a dynamic link between the institution and the people of the city within which it resides.
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TODAY, October 11, 4:30 PM
S050, CGIS SOUTH, 1730 CAMBRIDGE STREET
Lashkar-e-Tayyaba is a lethal terrorist organization based in Pakistan and operating in India, Afghanistan, and elsewhere in South Asia and beyond. In this presentation,
C. Christine Fair
will reveal the role that families play in a young man’s decision to fight in Pakistani terrorist groups.
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Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 PM
FOURTH FLOOR LOBBY, CGIS SOUTH, 1730 CAMBRIDGE STREET
In this opening reception, our Fall 2019 Visiting Artist Fellows,
Sagar Chhetri
and
Sakshi Gupta
, will exhibit their artwork to provide creative commentary on identity today in South Asia. Snacks will be served.
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Wednesday, October 23, 6:00 PM
S250, CGIS SOUTH, 1730 CAMBRIDGE STREET
After the 1880s, Mysore was established as the home of the royal family. Despite its interrupted and uncertain status as a "capital" city, it became the site of an experiment in ornamentalism by the 20th century.
Janaki Nair
will discuss how the invention of Royal Mysore challenges existing notions of the colonial city as a site of modernity.
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Deadline: TODAY, October 11, 2019 at 11:59 PM
Over wintersession, Mittal Institute grants can fund the research, internship, or language study in South Asia of Harvard undergraduate and graduate students. Whether you're studying archaeology in Nepal or learning Sanskrit in India, apply for a grant to make your trip a reality!
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