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Image: Taj mahal, India, People by JungR via Pixabay
Image: Taj mahal, India, People by JungR via Pixabay
Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Voices of the Thar Desert: Words, Worlds, and Ways of Telling in Rajasthan

This lecture introduces the distinctive cultural and textual world of Rajasthan through three interconnected dimensions: language, literature and narrative practices. 
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Shanti Mandir (Courtesy YouTube)
Shanti Mandir (Courtesy YouTube)

The Asana of Authority: Power, Legitimacy, and Yoga’s Hidden Hierarchies
ANU alum Patrick McCartney explores how yoga institutions shape authenticity, power, and identity in his latest book. Read more on his deep dive into Shanti Mandir and its hidden hierarchies.
Tayyaba Malik on Graduation Day
Tayyaba Malik on Graduation Day

Tayyaba Malik: Balancing Research, Life, and a Dash of Resilience
Tayyaba Malik’s PhD journey was one of resilience—balancing research, motherhood, and activism while amplifying Muslim women’s voices in politics, all with the support that made her success possible
Geoff With Young Cricketers in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Geoff With Young Cricketers in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

A Grandstand Finish: Geoff Piggott Scores His PhD
Geoffrey Piggott raises his PhD bat, celebrating a deep dive into cricket’s cultural impact and its role in Australia-India relations.
Tracy Beattie
Tracy Beattie

From hashtags to honours: Tracy’s path to the ANU University Medal
Meet Master of Asian and Pacific Studies graduate Tracy Beattie
World Toilet Day: Flushing Away Myths and Celebrating Sanitation

World Toilet Day: Flushing Away Myths and Celebrating Sanitation
On 19 November, celebrate World Toilet Day and discover the crucial role of sanitation in our daily lives.
Anastasia Bickel (Photo Supplied)
Anastasia Bickel (Photo Supplied)

Discovering New Worlds Through Language: Anastasia's Journey at ANU
Music, multilingualism and more: read on to experience Anastasia's Adventures at ANU!
Immersia 2024: A Cultural Kaleidoscope

Immersia 2024: A Cultural Kaleidoscope
Immersia 2024: 50 events, 1,500+ participants, more than 20 collaborations. It's a wrap on another successful year of the flagship festival hosted by the ANU School of Culture, History & Language!
Silambam

Silambam: Twirling into Tamil Combat Tradition
Silambam is an ancient Tamil martial art that combines powerful combat with graceful, fluid movements using bamboo staffs, reflecting deep cultural roots and influencing modern combat sports.

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Fri, 14 Nov 2025

Wisdom of Happiness: A Heart-to-Heart with the Dalai Lama - Exclusive Film Screening

In collaboration with the Australia Tibet Council...

 
Tue, 4 Nov 2025 Wed, 5 Nov 2025

ANU South Asia Update Conference 2025

Join us for a two-day conference to engage with rich discussions on pressing regional issues. 
Tue, 4 Nov 2025 Wed, 5 Nov 2025

ANU South Asia Update Conference 2025

Join us for a two-day conference to engage with rich discussions on pressing regional issues. 
Thu, 18 Sep 2025

SARI 'Book Adda' with Gaynor Shaw

The ANU South Asia Research Institute Book Adda is a recurring seminar series that showcases the work of the SARI members within the ANU working on political, social, historical, and cultur
Thu, 18 Sep 2025

2025 Immersia: A Glimpse of India by ACT Desi — Lippan Clay Art Workshop

Clay, craft, and culture collide—step into the mirrored sparkle of India's Lippan art form.
Mon, 15 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep 2025

2025 Immersia: Student Showcase

Gain insight into student projects blending creativity, critical thinking, and diverse knowledge systems from the region.

 
Wed, 10 Sep 2025

Bangladesh at a Crossroads: Political, Economic, and Social Transformations Post-July Revolution

The event is designed to engage academics, researchers, and policymakers interested in Bangladesh, as well as members of the Bangladeshi diaspora in

Mon, 8 Sep 2025

2025 Immersia: Threads of Tibet

Explore Tibetan culture up close in this vibrant and immersive showcase.

 

Recent recordings
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The Contortionist Turn: Ancient Guilds, Outcast Street Performers, and the Acro-Wrestling Roots of Haṭhayoga
From whom/where did the royal wrestlers get the idea to climb poles?

Poetic Supermen & Villains: Ethics, Aesthetics, and Masculine Cosmopolitanism in Early Modern North India & Nepal
This presentation will explore how memory, music, and masculinity were packaged and transmitted across time and spaces in a uniquely Maithili manner.

Right Hand, Left Hand: The Flexible Politics of Yoga
This talk explores the imaginative life of yoga, a privileged symbol of India in today’s world, in twenty-first-century stories.

The Art and Life of Gulammohammed Sheikh
Artist, poet, teacher and art historian Gulammohammed Sheikh (1937-) has played a germinal role in the development of contemporary art in India since the early 1960s.