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...EXCELLENCY: GEORGE WASHINGTON JOSEPH J. ELLIS He didn't actually have wooden teeth, and in his first military command--at age 22--he presided over a bloody disaster that helped kick off the French and Indian War. Handsome, burly, charismatic and enigmatic, Washington turns out to be nothing like the frozen, overfamiliar face on the dollar bill, and his life, which was in many ways a charmed one, makes for an engrossing and revelatory read...
...Chan deftly switches between the pulsing musical scenes, the growing tension among the cast in Shanghai and lengthy flashbacks to Sun and Lin's love affair in Beijing. The songs have a sense of the subcontinent, courtesy of top Indian choreographer Farah Khan, who taught the Chinese cast how to use their hips and added a few Bollywood dancers to round out the action. Two of Asia's best cinematographers?Peter Pau and Christopher Doyle?split time behind the camera, and each creates distinct visuals. Pau shoots the baroque hotels and classic Bund streets of Shanghai with a warm...
...their academic work,” said Sen, who is an assistant professor in the English and American Literature and Language department. The seminar began with a presentation of 10 graduate and undergraduate projects relating to South Asia. The topics varied widely, from the role of women in Indian nationalistic politics to fictional works with strong South Asian connections. Along with their projects, many students openly discussed their frustration with their studies at Harvard.“In order to study South Asia, I have had to negotiate between a lot of disciplines, without really getting a ground...
...documents surrounding Robeson’s Othello. Pusey Library. Free. (LEB) Silver and Shawls. Through Jan. 29, 2006. This exhibit highlights shawls and silver tableware produced in India during the late colonial period, focusing on the evolution of the former toward European styles and the latter toward more traditional Indian designs. A series of gallery talks and lectures throughout the semester will accompany the show. Arthur M. Sackler Museum. Free. (KAK) Stratification: An Installation of Works Since 1960. Through Feb. 26, 2006. Curatorial intern M. Celka Straughn organized this exhibit of German and Swiss painters and sculptors highlighting seven...
...religious tradition and background but mainly on personal characteristics and compatibility.” His parents would not agree. Interfaith dating forces many students to make a difficult choice: conceal their relationship from their parents, or face fighting with them about it, Bhaskarabhatla says. He adds that many Indian families would not support interfaith relationships, and that this attitude is characteristic of many other cultural traditions as well.“A lot of parents feel that you’re going to dilute your culture if you date someone of a different culture,” he says...