Description
South Asia is a name for the region that includes the countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Maldives. Together, these countries account for almost 1/4th of the world s population. South Asia is also the site of one of the world s oldest civilizations, birthplace of Gandhi, home to Bollywood (the world s biggest film industry), and an important centre of global culture and commerce. In the India and South Asia studies programme, students will acquire extensive knowledge of South Asia, its social, cultural, political, and economic life, and the varied and changing patterns of everyday life in the region.