This Week's Top Stories
October 4, 2019
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"I want to convey that there's hope," says
Sagar Chhetri
, one of our new Visiting Artist Fellows.
A photographer from Nepal, his work delves into the identity conflict of the Madhesi community on the Nepal-India border. Through profound imagery of their day-to-day lives, his photojournalistic series,
Eclipse
, explores the dual identity of this community.
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Who will benefit from big health data — and who won't? In this podcast,
Satchit Balsari
and
Rahul Matthan
discuss India's unique position to change healthcare delivery around the world. Tune in, then join us Tuesday for our seminar,
Data Privacy 3.0: Are We Ready for AI in South Asia?
, featuring Matthan.
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Alex Sanyal
(GSD '20) traveled to Kolkata and London over the summer to dive into a world of historic designations and heritage preservation, which runs parallel to the dynamic urbanism of Kolkata — a hybrid that has left behind lasting structural and socio-cultural impacts.
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Tuesday, October 8, 5:00 PM
S020, CGIS SOUTH, 1730 CAMBRIDGE STREET
How can India take advantage of data to achieve its developmental objectives, while balancing the need for personal privacy?
Rahul Matthan
and
I. Glenn Cohen
will delve into the interplay between data transfer and personal privacy in both the financial and healthcare systems.
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Friday, October 11, 4:30 PM
S050, CGIS SOUTH, 1730 CAMBRIDGE STREET
Lashkar-e-Taiba 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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Deadline: Friday, 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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