December 12, 2014

This week's news from the South Asia Institute
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The struggle for Pakistan
In a SAI Book Talk on Dec. 3, renowned Pakistani historian Ayesha Jalal, Tufts University, spoke about her new book The Struggle for Pakistan, in which she highlighted the need for a comprehensive historical interpretation of Pakistan's narrative and encouraged members of the audience to view the history of the country through a geopolitical lens rather than a religious one.
19 tips for students traveling in South Asia

On Dec. 9, SAI hosted an orientation for Harvard students who will be traveling to South Asia during the winter academic session, including many who received SAI research and internship grants. In this blog post, SAI shares 19 tips for students traveling in South Asia.

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Building a better India
The Harvard Club of Mumbai hosted a lively panel discussion and Q&A session recently at Good Earth, Mumbai with prominent social entrepreneurs and eminent alumni on the future of social enterprise in India.
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Photo of the Week

'The Politickle Pickle,' an exhibition of editorial cartoons and caricatures on India and the United States by Shreyas NavareFellow, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs; Editorial Cartoonist, Hindustan Times; Author, The Politickle Pickle: Vol. 1 & 2 will be on display from December 7, 2014 to January 29, 2015 in CGIS Knafel Concourse, 1737 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA.
Upcoming Events
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Harvard-US India Initiative Annual Conference
This conference will bring 450 students from high schools and universities together to engage on critical issues facing India, ranging from economic, political, social to cultural issues.
Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 - Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, Shangri La Hotel, New Delhi

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