Hidden Heritage: Minority South Asian Communities in Singapore
Discover the vibrant stories of the Bengali, Gujarati, Hindustani (from the Gangetic Heartland), Tamil Catholic, and Telugu communities through our captivating series. An initiative by the NUS FASS South Asian Studies Programme, this series delves into the everyday lives of these communities, highlighting their unique and shared histories and cultural values. By examining their interactions with other ‘Indian’ and non-‘Indian’ groups in Singapore, we reveal the rich and intricate tapestry within the broader ‘Indian’ ethnic category, showcasing the diverse heritage of the diaspora.
Dive into South Asia like never before with South Asian Studies Programme (SASP) – the only one of its kind in ASEAN! From exploring cultural vibes to uncovering the connections between South Asia and Southeast Asia, this program has it all. Launched in '99, we're all about deep dives into the rich history and vibrant diaspora of South Asia.
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JOB VACANCY: Associate Professor in South Asian History, with joint appointment in Department of History
The South Asian Studies Programme (SASP), a constituent unit of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, at the National University of Singapore, invites applications for a tenured faculty position, at the Associate Professor rank, in South Asian History, to commence in 2020. The successful candidate will have a strong research agenda focused on South …
New book traces Tamils’ presence in region
Sunday, 8 December 2019, Straits Times Online A newly launched publication has traced the Tamil community’s presence in Singapore and South-east Asia back 2,000 years. The Indian Heritage Centre’s (IHC) From Sojourners To Settlers – Tamils In South-east Asia And Singapore was launched yesterday by Minister for Communications and Information S. Iswaran at the Asian …
FASS AWARDS 2019
The annual FASS Awards Ceremony celebrates the pursuit of excellence across all domains, academic and non-academic achievements alike. From Special Book Prizes and Gold Medals for high-performing undergraduates to the FASS Student Leadership Award (#FSLA) which rewards leadership in extra-curricular activities, the Faculty’s bid to cultivate well-rounded students is an unceasing one. Our heartiest congratulations …
Marrying for a Future: Transnational Sri Lankan Tamil Marriages in the Shadow of War
SIDHARTAN MAUNAGURU. (2019). Marrying for a Future: Transnational Sri Lankan Tamil Marriages in the Shadow of War (Global South Asia). University of Washington Press The civil war between the Sri Lankan state and Tamil militants, which ended in 2009, lasted more than three decades and led to mass migration, mainly to India, Canada, England, and …
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