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CGI Somnath Ghosh inaugurates India Corner at Indiana University
The India Corner is a lending library and cultural space promoting student engagement with India’s history, literature, culture and influence.
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Bhavana P - Fri, 12, Jun 2026
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Hamilton Lugar Interim Dean David Bosco and Consul General Somnath Ghosh at the ribbon cutting for the school's new India Corner / Zuzanna Kukawska/ Indiana University
Consul General of India in Chicago Somnath Ghosh inaugurated the India Corner at Indiana University’s Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, strengthening student engagement with India's culture and global influence.
The India Corner serves as a lending library and cultural space featuring books on Indian literature, history, arts and society. The collection is designed to provide students and faculty with greater access to resources that foster a deeper understanding of India and its role in the world.
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Karen Stoll Farrell, director of the Hamilton Lugar Dhar India Studies Program, said the collection would encourage students to explore India from multiple perspectives and sustain their curiosity about one of the world’s most influential regions.
Hamilton Lugar interim dean David Bosco welcomed Ghosh and highlighted the significance of the new space. He also expressed interest in expanding collaboration between Indiana University and Indian institutions through student and faculty exchanges, cultural programs and initiatives related to film and cinema.
Speaking at the inauguration, Ghosh emphasized the growing strategic partnership between India and the United States. He described India as the world’s largest democracy and highlighted the role of its young population in driving innovation, entrepreneurship and technological advancement.
Ghosh also pointed to India’s progress in digital infrastructure and renewable energy, while stressing the importance of higher education partnerships between Indian and American universities. He encouraged students to learn more about India and engage in future cultural and academic exchanges.
“We invite you to know more about India, to ask questions and engage,” he said. He also suggested the possibility of having more events in the future to continue building connections, echoing Dean Bosco’s remarks.
University officials said the India Corner will serve as a hub for learning, dialogue and cultural exchange, further enhancing India-related studies on campus.
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