05 Sep 2018 Korean Peninsula has been ravaged by war for almost 65 years. Armistice efforts throughout the decades’ long war have been unsuccessful, partly owing to the involvement of many parties, including the United States, China, and Russia. Hope for the contested border is on the horizon following a historic summitbetween leaders of the North […]
What should be Done to Prevent Using Drones as a New Weapon?
20 Aug 2018 The need for security has compelled the development of various apparatus that would address this matter. Governments have engaged in innovations that would make them standout in matters security. This saw the invention of drones to counter the increasing terrorism activities that have caused a lot of damage to the universe. And […]
The Big Mistake of Volunteering: The “Savior” Complex
08 Aug 2018 No one wants to carry the world’s problems on their shoulders. As much there seem to be ways to help the intensity of these problems appear to weigh down on every individual. In the long run, most people develop some sort of fear and tend to adopt the “escapism” path in dealing […]
CROSSING THE LINES: KASHMIR, PAKISTAN, INDIA
20 Jul 2004 Alliance for a Secular and Democratic South Asia and PAKSMIT (Pakistani Students at MIT) present CROSSING THE LINES: KASHMIR, PAKISTAN, INDIA July 20, at 7:00 MIT Room 3-270 A story of people at war over borders and boundaries by Pervez Hoodbhoy and Zia Mian Produced for the Eqbal Ahmad Foundation, 2004 […]
Kazi Nazrul Islam Death Anniversary
28 Aug 2004 The poet’s message is poignant in light of the increasing violence and intolerance in Bangladesh. The effect of the breakdown of law and order fall on all sectors of the population but disproportionately on the marginalized and weaker, such as Hindus and Ahmadiyas. The recent attack by grenades on a densely populated […]
Despair and Hope: Crisis in Bangladesh? (Forum Oct 2004)
9 Oct 2004 The Alliance for a Secular and Democratic South Asia invites you to A Forum Despair and Hope: Crisis in Bangladesh? Central Square Cambridge Public Library Lewis Conference Room Saturday October 9th, 3-5pm An attack by grenades on a densely populated mass rally in Dhaka in August of this year left 20 dead […]
Shabnam Hashmi at MIT March 7 9 – 7pm Rm 4-145
6 Mar 2008 Alliance for a Secular and Democratic South Asia Womens and Gender Studies at MIT present “The Uses and Misuses of Religion: Lessons from 20 years of Anti-Communal Activism” by Shabnam Hashmi March 7, 2008 7-9PM MIT 4-145 As many of you know, India has been torn with religious strife for the last several […]
Words on Water Film 12/1/2008 6:30PM MIT 32-124
23 Nov 2008 Filmmaker Sanjay Kak will be present to answer questions at the screening. December 1, 2008 6:30PM MIT Room 32-124 Synopsis: Words on Water For more than 15 years people of the valley have resisted a series of massive dams on their river, and in their struggle have exposed the deceptive heart of India’s development politics.The […]
National March in Washington DC & joint action in San Francisco
26 Oct 2002 GEORGE BUSH PLANS HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS: Why We Are Marching on October 26th By Carl Messineo and Mara Verheyden-Hilliard [The authors, attorneys and co-founders of the Partnership for Civil Justice – LDEF, are members of the national steering committee of the A.N.S.W.E.R. (Act Now to Stop War & End Racism) Coalition.] […]
Youth Conference
17 Jul 1998 SASSY 1998 South Asian Solidarity Seminar for Youth social consciousness for a new generation of South Asians a JULY 17-19th weekend for 17-23 year olds Topics of the Workshop Who defines my identity? What is my “race”? Does my gender matter? What can I do about inequality? Why? TODAY, WITH: growing social […]