“Brown University dedicated the academic year of 2009-2010 as the Year of India, with an exciting program of major public lectures, cultural events, academic conferences, multimedia, and other explorations of India and its dramatic rise on the world stage. The Year of India aimed to advance the understanding of India’s people, culture, economy, and politics – and their growing impact around the world. It also served as a catalyst for the future, deepening India’s enduring presence at Brown – and Brown’s in India – through increased scholarship and collaboration.”
From http://brown.edu/web/india/