India is currently embroiled in large-scale national discussions about censorship and academic freedom kicked off, at least in part, by a February 2016 incident at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi.
The Indian Students Association organizes a variety of local cultural events including annual celebrations of the Hindu festivals Holi and Diwali. Check their website for more information on dates and scheduling.
Also check out the annual India Festival.
See the Bibliography of Asian Studies for resources for this region.
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Bhangra music is a popular, upbeat music style originating in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. The music and associated dances have been very influential in the Indian film industry, and many college campuses in the United States have their own bhangra dance teams that participate in competitions. In fact, check out OSU's own team Buckeye Bhangra! The video below is of a very popular bhangra song by the renowned artist Daler Mehndi.