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Connecting Carolina to India
The Modern Indian Studies initiative was established to bring together a wide range of research initiatives focused on present-day India, while providing students and the Carolina community the opportunity to develop a broader, deeper understanding of contemporary India. Our goal is to offer programming, events, courses and resources, to raise awareness and an understanding of modern India.
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Holi Celebration Brings Vibrancy to Chapel Hill
Holi is an Indian festival marking the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. It is known for its vibrant colors, playful atmosphere, and the tradition of throwing colored powders and water at each other.
MIS Undergraduate Student Award
The MIS Undergraduate Student Excellence Award is intended to further research on modern India, broadly conceived, by recognizing the scholarship of undergraduate students. One award of $500 will be given annually for the best unpublished essay or research paper (10-20 pages) written by an undergraduate from any discipline on a topic relating to modern India.
MIS Graduate Student Lunch and Learn Mixer
Come join the Modern India Studies Initiative as we host our first graduate student "Lunch and Learn" mixer on March 1, 2024, from 12 noon - 2pm on the 4th floor of FedEx Global Education Center. Lunch will be served.
