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South Asian Studies Association conferences striveto advance our understanding of South Asia's peoples, cultures,histories, issues and opportunities in a professional environmentnotable for its relaxed atmosphere and warm collegiality. Participantscome from all parts of the US, Europe, and South Asia. Your attendancesends a strong signal that South Asian Studies programs need to figureprominently in university life across the globe. Your presentationsfurther the discipline and increase cross-cultural understanding.We welcome papers from all academic disciplines and all periods of timethat address the rich tapestry that is South Asia's past, present andfuture.We also encourage university students interested in any facet of SouthAsian life or scholarship to join us at this conference.ABOUT OUR HOST:Founded in 1844, the University at Albany&#60;http://www.albany.edu/&#62; is the intellectual center of one of the oldestcities in North America and the Capital of New York State. Travel to itis through its International Airport and frequent Amtrak service fromPenn Station in New York City. The Conference will be held at the heartof the main campus, known as the Uptown Campus.ABOUT YOUR PARTICIPATION*:*SASA accepts paper and panel submissionsonline at www.sasia.org.MORE INFORMATION:Conference accommodations, access, travel links,program details, and more are at www.sasia.org..QUESTIONS?Contact the Program Chair, Dr. Kumaran Muthlusami, atprogram@sasia.org.&#160;