In a post-truth world, India has seen history subverted to follow a specific agenda of Hindu nationalism.
Indian officials met with the foreign minister of Afghanistan for the first time since the Taliban takeover. What does this mean for the future of South Asian geopolitics?
In August 1947, a new border was drawn to create an independent India and Pakistan, however, like all borders, it’s a dynamic and ongoing social process.
India’s ‘neutrality’ on Ukraine has raised eyebrows abroad, which could harm cooperation with other nations in the long-term.
“Do not complain because it’s Holi”. The Holi celebrations can be used as an excuse to molest women in the guise of putting colours on them.
In 2019, Dhruv Ramnath travelled to Calicut in south India to attend the Skanda Sashti celebrations. Here is his photo essay of the ceremony.
Reflecting on a society’s view of gender-based violence and the impact this can have on victims.
SOAS student Raju Kendre features on Forbes India’s 30 Under 30 list for his work with Eklavya India.
As the Farmers’ Protests in India continue, SOAS alum Simrandeep further explores this global issue.
The India-Pakistan border ceremony represents multiple identities of brotherhood, animosity, socio-cultural norms and is a site of enterprise and tourism.
A brief history of Kumartuli and the everyday realities of the potters who live there.
Curator Karun Thakar discusses the significance of Punjabi embroidery in reflection on the latest Brunei Gallery exhibition.
India’s Prime Minister and his government are facing criticism for their handling of the Covid surge. But their political spin on the situation tells another tale.
Netajj Subhas Chandra Bose is a national hero in India – yet we don’t know much about him in the west. Netaji’s grandnephew tells us more.
The farmers’ protest in India has been on-going for two months – and with more than half of Indians working on farms, this is a
Since the signing of the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship, the nearly 1,800-kilometre border between Nepal and India has served as an open
“At the stroke of the midnight hour, as the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.” Perhaps the most overwhelming line from Independent
A safe space for students to talk about, bring awareness of, and highlight the voice of Kashmiris.
A student discusses decolonisation at SOAS, and ‘Decolonising History’, an audio series created with Tamasha.
As India observes Hindi Diwas, we talk to Hindi lecturer Rakesh Nautiyal to discuss the politics behind the day.
Academics provide their take on the situtation in Kashmir.
Philippe Cullet discusses new book ‘The Right to Sanitation in India: Critical Perspectives’.
The Prime Minister’s reinterpretation of India’s constitutional principles is a source of enormous concern.
Dr Eleanor Newbegin explains the contested history of the Indian nation-state.
Two years since the murder of Mashal Khan, students take to the streets
Domestic concerns provide a battleground between opposing parties.
It’s time we started taking yogis seriously, says religious scholar
The dawn of a new era
Is taking the year abroad worth it? Yes, certainly…Thanks to this programme I am not only studying the language but I am living it.
What books do a 30-minute search via web and library ‘shelf test’ turn up, and how does an academic convenor of degree programmes respond?
‘Today, 4.5 billion people live without a household toilet that safely disposes of their waste.’ (UN Water website)
There is something about Bloomsbury Square, which makes it an untypical Bloomsbury square.
In a year, which sees the 70th anniversary of the Partition of India, the theme of the Bloomsbury Festival is independence.
Charis McCarter takes an honest look at how she’s secured a job in the sustainability field
Voting has begun to elect a new President of India. The winner will replace Pranab Mukherjee, who has held office since 25 July 2012.
‘Queer’ Asia 2017, the second annual conference, takes place 16-18 June 2017 at SOAS University of London
The 15th World Music Summer School opens on Monday 19 June 2017 with a programme of musical traditions from around the world.
An artistic snapshot of the city as it stands today, and a celebration of its culture and diversity
Enrol onto our summer school and pick the brains of our academic specialists about the issues that interest you most
‘What if he turns up at the next Kumbh Mela with 200 foreigners and wants to pitch camp?’
SOAS students typically celebrate Holi with a big party in one of the Bloomsbury squares. Rather more emphasis is placed on the fun and the frolics of the festival, and slightly less on chasing out evil on a big bonfire.
The South Asia Institute (SSAI) at SOAS University of London represents the largest multi-disciplinary community of scholars working on South Asia of any university in
