Past Events

Date & Time March 31, 2021 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Virtual
Program
ALLIES

ALLIES Weekly Discussion: India's Farmers Strike

India’s farmers have been protesting anti-farmer laws since August 2020. How has the strike reverberated across India and what implications does it have for the rest of the world? Join ALLIES this Wednesday as we discuss the implications of the Indian farmer’s protest and what Modi’s response to the farmer protests means for India. As usual, no prior knowledge is required, and background readings will be provided at the event. We hope to see you there!

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Date & Time March 30, 2021 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Virtual
Program
SURGE

Coup in Burma: What's happening and what's next?

This Tuesday (March 30th) at 8:00 PM EDT, Tufts SURGE is proud to host a presentation, followed by a discussion, by Mr. Aaron Connelly on the recent coup in Burma. Mr. Connelly will explain the current situation in Burma, discuss the coup's long-term consequences, and talk about what the international community can do.

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Date & Time March 29, 2021 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Location
Virtual
Program
South Asian Regional Committee

Queer Representation in Bollywood: A discussion with Kareem Khubchandani

One word to describe the representation of most queer Bollywood characters: PROBLEMATIC. 

From John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan in Dostana to the dean Rishi Kapur plays in Student of the Year, queer representation in Bollywood has most often been for comedic value. The film industry seems to profit off of the presentation of homosexuality in a way convenient to them. While new TV shows such as Made in Heaven and Sacred Games shift away from these stereotypes, what will it take for the mainstream Bollywood industry to change its ways? 

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