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UT Austin, South Asia Institute The University of Texas at Austin has one of the most distinguished South Asia programs in the count Hogg Building, just east of the UT Tower, in room 4.132.

As a National Resource Center for South Asia funded by a Title VI grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the institute sponsors major conferences, scholarly symposia and a weekly South Asia Seminar. The Institute also provides Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships to students pursuing graduate degrees relating to South Asia in any department or school of the University. For more information about the FLAS please visit our website: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/southasia/FLAS%20Fellowship/Applicants.php

The Title VI grant also provides resources for outreach programs to K-12 schools, post-secondary institutions, business and civic organizations, and the Texas community at large. The Outreach Program at the South Asia Institute aims to provide support services to educators and community members to foster a deeper engagement with South Asia and an ongoing relationship with the Institute. We have built strong relationships with school districts across Texas, helping educators to integrate the study of South Asia into their general curriculum. We provide a range of services to K-12 educators including audio-visual aids, lesson plans and workshops. As a part of our federal mandate, our outreach services are free of charge. For more information, or to search our library: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/southasia/outreach/overview.php

The Institute is located on the UT Austin campus, in the W.C.

"What Is True Zoroastrianism? Esotericism and Hermeneutics in Modern India" with Mariano ErrichielloDate: Wednesday Octo...
10/06/2026

"What Is True Zoroastrianism? Esotericism and Hermeneutics in Modern India" with Mariano Errichiello

Date: Wednesday October 7, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Meyerson Conference Room, WCH 4.118 Drawing on The Teachings of the Master-Hearts: Zoroastrian Esotericism and Hermeneutical Polyphony in Modern India(Oxford University Press, 2026), this talk explores the emergence of Ilme Kṣnum (“Science of Bliss”), an esoteric interpretation of Zoroastrianism introduced among the Parsis of India by Behramshah Naoroji Shroff (1858–1927). Moving beyond conventional oppositions between “orthodox” and “reformer” Zoroastrians, the talk situates Ilme Kṣnum within the entanglements of colonial India and the Persianate world.

The Butler School of Music and South Asia Institute present qawwali night with the Nizamis
10/06/2026

The Butler School of Music and South Asia Institute present qawwali night with the Nizamis

Bringing literary history into conversation with ethnography, the talk offers new perspectives on the reception history ...
09/17/2026

Bringing literary history into conversation with ethnography, the talk offers new perspectives on the reception history of the Acts of Thomas, the politics of heritage, and the construction of Christian origins in Pakistan, while highlighting the enduring interplay between text, place, archaeology, and religious identity across nearly two millennia.

This event is free and open to the UT community and the general public.
09/17/2026

This event is free and open to the UT community and the general public.

Today, we welcomed Hina Rabbani Khar, former Foreign Minister of Pakistan, to discuss Pakistan’s role in crisis diplomac...
04/29/2026

Today, we welcomed Hina Rabbani Khar, former Foreign Minister of Pakistan, to discuss Pakistan’s role in crisis diplomacy in the wake of the U.S. attack on Iran. A candid conversation on the nuances of mediation, the importance of seeing the other as human, and what a path forward might look like in a moment of real uncertainty.

We have much to do. It starts with giving young people the space to engage, question, and better understand the world around them.

Grateful to my colleagues at UT Austin, South Asia Institute and The LBJ School of Public Affairs for their support.- Dilawar Syed, Professor of Public Policy, The LBJ School of Public Affairs

04/24/2026

Join us for “Crisis Diplomacy: Pakistan & U.S.–Iran Relations,” in partnership with the South Asia Institute at UT Austin, next Monday, April 27 from 11–12:15 p.m.

LBJ’s Dilawar Syed will be in conversation with Hina Rabbani Khar for a timely discussion on Pakistan’s role in navigating rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, exploring how crisis diplomacy works under pressure, what makes mediation credible, and the limits of diplomacy in a volatile region.

🔗 Learn more & RSVP: https://lbj.utexas.edu/crisis-diplomacy-pakistan-us-iran-relations

04/23/2026

🎙️ Excited to share the launch of Watch Next, a new film podcast hosted by Dr. Z. Rubi Sanchez Lozoya, featuring conversations with guest experts on curated films.

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube Music | Follow along for more on Instagram

Date: Monday April 27, 2026Time: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PMLocation: RLP 1.302EIn the aftermath of direct confrontation between...
04/22/2026

Date: Monday April 27, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: RLP 1.302E

In the aftermath of direct confrontation between the United States and Iran – and a fragile ceasefire – crisis diplomacy has emerged as the critical tool to contain the conflict. In this moment of uncertainty, Pakistan has played a consequential, yet often underexamined, role, drawing on its relationships with major powers to help de-escalate a rapidly intensifying crisis.

This dialogue at the South Asia Institute will examine Pakistan’s strategic calculus as it navigates ties with the United States, China, and Arab partners while maintaining historic relationship with Iran. The discussion will focus on how crisis diplomacy functions under pressure, what enables credible mediation between adversaries, and the limits of diplomacy in a volatile region.

Doors open at 10:45AM

Refreshments will be served after the talk.

RSVP link: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5mAXWFqkliVn0nI

Crisis Diplomacy: Pakistan & U.S.-Iran RelationsDate: Monday April 27, 2026Time: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (Doors open at 10:4...
04/22/2026

Crisis Diplomacy: Pakistan & U.S.-Iran Relations

Date: Monday April 27, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (Doors open at 10:45AM)
Location: RLP 1.302E

Light refreshments will be served after the talk.

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