From now until Nov. 30, the University of Washington Libraries will be displaying “From Film Festivals to Songbooks: An Exhibition on Indian Film Memorabilia.” This exhibit showcases ephemera from American cinephile and writer Lyle Pearson accumulated over nearly five decades from film festivals in Paris to Tunis to Istanbul to New Delhi. The collection comprises

MA in South Asia Studies South Asia Center, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies University of Washington, Seattle Deadline: January 31, 2025 Learn More and Apply The South Asia Center in the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington invites applications for the MA in South Asia Studies program. Located in beautiful Seattle, the University of Washington

The South Asia section of the University of Washington Libraries is now subscribed to the Hindustan Times database. Hindustan Times is one of the largest and most important English-language newspapers in India. This historical newspaper serves researchers interested in studying colonialism and post-colonialism, British and world history, class and gender issues, international relations, comparative religion,

The South Asia Center recently sat down with Sudhir Mahadevan, an associate professor in the Departments of Comparative History of Ideas and Cinema and Media Studies and SAC affiliate, to discuss his upcoming fall course “597A: Collecting Cinema: Visual Culture, Film History, and the Archive of Indian Cinema” and accompanying symposium. This seminar is sponsored

This spring, South Asia Center affiliate and Department of Asian Languages and Literature doctoral student Anjali Yadav received the Digital India Learning fellowship from the American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS). Earlier this summer, Yadav completed her project “Eternalizing the Ephemeral: Invitations As a Window to Arangetram in Bharatnatyam.” “Eternalizing the Ephemeral” looks at Arangetram

The Nepali Summer Language Program is more than just a language training workshop — it’s a gateway to discovering the heart of Nepal. Since its debut in 2020, the program, part of the South Asia Center’s Nepal Studies Initiative, has offered students an immersive journey into the Nepali language and culture, bringing an often-overlooked corner

South Asia Center affiliate faculty Sangram Majumdar and Kavita Dattani have recently been awarded funding from the University of Washington’s Royalty Research Fund (RRF).  Majumdar, an assistant professor in painting and drawing in the School of Art + Art History + Design, received funding for his project “Performing Places.” According to Majumdar, “Performing Places” will

Aseem Prakash, an affiliate of the South Asia Center and a professor in the Department of Political Science, was recently elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS). Prakash’s work focuses on environmental policy, climate governance, NGOs and non-profits, and voluntary/private regulation. He is one of 15 faculty members from the University of Washington

Anis Rahman, an affiliate of the South Asia Center and assistant teaching professor in the Department of Communication, recently discussed his involvement in the 2024 Community College Master Teacher Institute (CCMTI). This year’s theme, “The Promises and Perils of New Technologies: Global Perspectives,” provided a backdrop for his examination of technologies and disinformation in South

As we come to the end of yet another eventful year, the South Asia Center would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to each of you for the myriad ways in which you have engaged with and enriched the South Asia Center. Without you, we would not be the intellectually and culturally vibrant hub of teaching,