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...research opportunity changes, helped develop of the Harvard College Program for Research in Science and Engineering, a 10-week residential program for students pursuing science research. Beyond the realm of science, Yanamadala has been an active member of the community. Last year, he served as co-president of Dharma, Harvard’s Hindu students association. During his tenure, he helped launch Hinduism Awareness Week as well as a semesterly journal dedicated to informing the campus about Hinduism-related issues. Yanamadala has also worked closely to organize events with the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations. During his sophomore...
...editors: On Monday, March 12th,The Crimson published a photo (news) of the Holi celebration organized by Dharma, Harvard’s Hindu Students Association. We greatly appreciate the coverage, as The Crimson is a wonderful avenue to convey information about Hinduism to the student body. However, we have some reservations about the title given above the photo. As the title “Just like Krishna” would suggest, the significance of throwing colors on Holi is often associated with Sri Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu. In Hindu mythology, Krishna’s followers anointed themselves with bright...
...Cultural Rhythms Food Festival. Diners circled the culinary globe by walking from table to table, weighing their options before committing to a cuisine. While there was the occasional overlap (at least three groups sold fried plantains), the diversity of offerings was astounding—bright yellow mango lassi from Dharma, spicy jerk chicken from the Harvard Caribbean Club, and pillowy scallion pancakes from the Harvard-Radcliffe Chinese Students Association were definite stand-outs. So where did it come from? “We hijacked the Adams House kitchen,” said...
Barefoot students of different class years, college affiliations, and cultures collided—literally in some cases—at Hungama, a South Asian dance fest held at the Malkin Athletic Center’s gymnasium Saturday night. Hungama, organized by Dharma, Harvard’s Hindu Students Association, means “uproar” in Hindi and showed a scene of vibrant flashes of traditional South Asian garb swirling to lively music. “I haven’t pre-gamed at all and I feel amazing,” said Firth M. McEachern...
...It’s a great way for students to broaden their view of community.” On Saturday night, Harvard’s South Asian Association presented “Kalpanam,” a cultural celebration featuring traditional Indian dance and music, which coincided with Diwali. Dharma, Harvard’s Hindu Students Association, has also planned several events, including an informal prayer service yesterday at the new Prayer Space in Canday B Basement, which was inaugurated on October first. The prayer service included devotional hymns led by several different students. Aneesh V. Kulkarnin...