Arts at SAI: Dastangoi Performance by Ankit Chadha
Performance by Ankit Chadha Chair: Hajnalka Kovacs, Preceptor in Hindi and Urdu, Department of South Asian Studies, Harvard University Dastangoi, the lost art of Urdu storytelling, developed in 8th...
View ArticleVisiting Artists Seminar: Revelations: Reclaiming South Asian Narratives
SAI Visiting Artists: Rajyashri Goody, Faiham Ebna Sharif, Kabi Raj Lama, Imran Channa Chair: Jinah Kim, Gardner Cowles Associate Professor of History of Art and Architecture, Department of History of...
View ArticleReporting on Asia: A Discussion with Four Nieman Fellows
Glenda M. Gloria, Managing Editor and Co-Founder of Rappler, Philippines social news network Shalini Singh, Features Reporter, New Delhi, India; former reporter for The Week and the Hindustan Times;...
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The Riyaaz Qawwali Ensemble: A Journey of Cultures and Faiths Through Qawwali
The Riyaaz Qawwali ensemble was established on a college campus in the US 12 years ago. Since then, it has toured the country, debuting in Europe in 2017. Artistic Director and founder of Riyaaz...
View ArticlePakistan’s Youth and the Welfare State: Bilawal Bhutto
Join us for a conversation with Bilawal Bhutto, Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, on Pakistan’s youth and the welfare state. The conversation will be chaired by Mariam Chughtai, Babar Ali Fellow...
View ArticleCrisis in Kashmir: Valley of Saints Film Screening
Film Director Musa Syeed will join Professor Ali Asani for a screening of his film, Valley of Saints, followed by a question-and-answer session. About the Film: Dal Lake is a sprawling aquatic...
View ArticleVoting for Strongmen: Nationalist and Populist Leadership in Brazil and India
Around the world, numerous nations have witnessed a resurgence of strongman politics — and with it, many governments are bypassing democratic norms and embracing populist ideals. Focusing on President...
View ArticleRaj Rewal: Timeless Rasa & the Spirit of Our Times for Epic Works
Raj Rewal is internationally recognized for the creation of buildings that respond with sensitivity to the complex demands of rapid urbanization, climate, and culture. Earlier in his career, his focus...
View ArticleData Privacy 3.0: Are We Ready for AI in South Asia?
How can India take advantage of data to achieve its developmental objectives while balancing the need for personal privacy? The recently implemented Account Aggregator framework tries to establish a...
View ArticleShareholder Cities: Land Transformations Along Urban Corridors in India
Economic corridors — ambitious infrastructural development projects throughout Asia and Africa — are dramatically redefining the shape of urbanization. As these corridors cut across croplands, the...
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