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Harvard’s South Asian Studies Department Apologizes for Insensitive Image

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Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) Harvard University’s Department of South Asian Studies has apologised for posting what it described as an “insensitive image” related to its Sanskrit programme, following criticism from sections of the Hindu community.The department, in a statement on Friday, said it “deeply regrets the posting of an insensitive image in relation to our Sanskrit program.”“As a department, we have a long and celebrated history of teaching Sanskrit, and we remain committed to …